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# addOutputWithNoConnections(_:)

Adds a capture output to the session without forming any connections.

```
func addOutputWithNoConnections(_ output: AVCaptureOutput)
```

## Parameters

`output`

The capture output to add to the session.

## Discussion

You can call this method while the session is running.

In most cases, use the [`addOutput(_:)`](/documentation/AVFoundation/AVCaptureSession/addOutput(_:)) method to add new outputs to a session. Call this method if you require fine-grained control over which inputs connect to which outputs.

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