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# init(itemCollection:)

Creates a new queue descriptor using the designated collection.

```
init(itemCollection: MPMediaItemCollection)
```

## Parameters

`itemCollection`

The collection of media items used to create the new queue descriptor.

## Return Value

A new queue descriptor consisting of the media items contained in the designated collection.

## Discussion

After creating a new queue descriptor, you can modify when individual media items start and stop playing, and which item in the queue plays first when playback begins.

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