---
title: "start(totalCount:)"
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "foundation/subprogress/start(totalcount:)"
---

# start(totalCount:)

Instantiates a ProgressManager which is a child to the parent from which self is returned.

## Declaration

```swift
consuming func start(totalCount: Int?) -> ProgressManager
```

## Parameters

- `totalCount`: Total count of returned child ProgressManager instance.

## Return Value

Return Value A ProgressManager instance.