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# scheduleFile(_:at:completionHandler:)

Schedules the playing of an entire audio file.

```
func scheduleFile(_ file: AVAudioFile, at when: AVAudioTime?, completionHandler: (@Sendable () -> Void)? = nil)
```

## Parameters

`file`

The URL of the file to play.

`when`

The time the buffer plays. For more information, see [`Scheduling Playback Time`](/documentation/AVFAudio/AVAudioPlayerNode#Scheduling-Playback-Time).

`completionHandler`

The handler the system calls after the player schedules the file for playback on the render thread, or the player stops.

## Discussion

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