---
title: AEStreamRef
framework: coreservices
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Alias
path: coreservices/aestreamref
---

# AEStreamRef

An opaque data structure for storing stream-based descriptor data.

## Declaration

```swift
typealias AEStreamRef = OpaquePointer
```

## Discussion

Discussion You create AEStreamRef objects and manipulate their contents using the stream routines found in the section Apple Event Manager.