---
title: "CGPDFContentStreamRetain(_:)"
framework: coregraphics
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "coregraphics/cgpdfcontentstreamretain(_:)"
---

# CGPDFContentStreamRetain(_:)

Increments the retain count of a PDF content stream object.

## Declaration

```swift
func CGPDFContentStreamRetain(_ cs: CGPDFContentStreamRef) -> CGPDFContentStreamRef
```

## Parameters

- `cs`: A PDF content stream object.

## Return Value

Return Value The same PDF content stream you passed in as the cs parameter.

## See Also

### Retaining and Releasing a PDF Content Stream Object

- [CGPDFContentStreamRelease(_:)](coregraphics/cgpdfcontentstreamrelease(_:).md)