---
title: "appending(_:)"
framework: pencilkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "pencilkit/pkdrawingreference/appending(_:)"
---

# appending(_:)

Returns a new drawing created by appending the current drawing with another drawing you provide.

## Declaration

```swift
func appending(_ drawing: PKDrawing) -> PKDrawing
```

## Parameters

- `drawing`: A drawing object that contains additional content.

## Return Value

Return Value A new drawing created by merging the content from the current object with the content in the drawing parameter.

## See Also

### Modifying the drawing

- [applying(_:)](pencilkit/pkdrawingreference/applying(_:).md)
- [appendingStrokes(_:)](pencilkit/pkdrawingreference/appendingstrokes(_:).md)