---
title: strongObjects()
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: foundation/nspointerarray/strongobjects()
---

# strongObjects()

Returns a new pointer array that maintains strong references to its elements.

## Declaration

```swift
class func strongObjects() -> NSPointerArray
```

## Return Value

Return Value A new pointer array that maintains strong references to its elements.

## See Also

### Creating and Initializing a New Pointer Array

- [init(options:)](foundation/nspointerarray/init(options:).md)
- [init(pointerFunctions:)](foundation/nspointerarray/init(pointerfunctions:).md)
- [weakObjects()](foundation/nspointerarray/weakobjects().md)