---
title: "init(device:)"
framework: metalkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "metalkit/mtkmeshbufferallocator/init(device:)"
---

# init(device:)

Initializes a new allocator object.

## Declaration

```swift
init(device: any MTLDevice)
```

## Parameters

- `device`: The Metal device on which to create buffers.

## Return Value

Return Value An initialized allocator object.