---
title: "init(transform:)"
framework: arkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "arkit/aranchor/init(transform:)"
---

# init(transform:)

Creates a new anchor object with the specified transform.

## Declaration

```swift
init(transform: simd_float4x4)
```

## Parameters

- `transform`: A matrix encoding the position, orientation, and scale of the anchor relative to the world coordinate space of the AR session the anchor is placed in.

## Discussion

Discussion World coordinate space in ARKit always follows a right-handed convention, but is oriented based on the session configuration. For details, see Understanding World Tracking. Discussion Use the add(anchor:) method to begin tracking your custom anchor in an AR session.

## See Also

### Creating Anchors

- [init(name:transform:)](arkit/aranchor/init(name:transform:).md)
- [name](arkit/aranchor/name.md)