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# imageUID()

Returns a unique string that identifies the data source item.

```
func imageUID() -> String!
```

## Return Value

The string that identifies the data source item

## Discussion

Your data source must implement this method. The image browser view uses this identifier to associate the data source item and  its cache.

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