---
title: dataSource
framework: quartz
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: quartz/ikimagebrowserview/datasource
---

# dataSource

Returns the data source of the receiver.

## Declaration

```swift
@IBOutlet unowned(unsafe) var dataSource: AnyObject! { get set }
```

## Return Value

Return Value The data source (IKImageBrowserDataSource). The data source is not retained by the receiver.