---
title: "loadNibNamed(_:owner:topLevelObjects:)"
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "foundation/bundle/loadnibnamed(_:owner:toplevelobjects:)"
---

# loadNibNamed(_:owner:topLevelObjects:)

Loads a nib from the bundle with the specified file name and owner.

## Declaration

```swift
func loadNibNamed(_ nibName: NSNib.Name, owner: Any?, topLevelObjects: AutoreleasingUnsafeMutablePointer<NSArray?>?) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `nibName`: The name of the nib.
- `owner`: The object that will be the nib’s owner.
- `topLevelObjects`: This by-reference parameter is populated with the top level objects of the nib.

## Return Value

Return Value true if the nib file was loaded successfully; otherwise, false.

## Discussion

Discussion Unlike legacy methods, the objects adhere to the standard cocoa memory management rules; it is necessary to keep a strong reference to them by using IBOutlets or holding a reference to the array to prevent the nib contents from being deallocated. Outlets to top-level objects should be strong references to demonstrate ownership and prevent deallocation. For more information on Nibs, see NSNib.

## See Also

### Loading nib files

- [loadNibNamed(_:owner:options:)](foundation/bundle/loadnibnamed(_:owner:options:).md)