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# convertFromBacking(_:)

Converts a size from its pixel aligned backing store coordinate system to the view’s interior coordinate system.

```
func convertFromBacking(_ size: NSSize) -> NSSize
```

## Parameters

`size`

The size in the pixel aligned coordinate system.

## Return Value

The size in the view’s interior coordinate system.

## Discussion

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