---
title: "init(bitPattern:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/uint/init(bitpattern:)-3qf8b"
---

# init(bitPattern:)

Creates a new value with the bit pattern of the given pointer.

## Declaration

```swift
init<P>(bitPattern pointer: P?) where P : _Pointer
```

## Parameters

- `pointer`: The pointer to use as the source for the new integer.

## Discussion

Discussion The new value represents the address of the pointer passed as pointer. If pointer is nil, the result is 0.