---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "usdkit/usdprim/init(_:)"
---

# init(_:)

Casts an object handle to a prim handle.

## Declaration

```swift
init?(_ object: USDStage.Object)
```

## Discussion

Discussion Returns nil if the object is not a prim.

## See Also

### Creating a prim

- [init()](usdkit/usdprim/init().md)