---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "usdkit/usdprim/spec/init(_:)-7yaap"
---

# init(_:)

Widens a USDPrim.PseudoRootSpec into a generic USDPrim.Spec, exposing the full prim-spec API (children, properties, metadata).

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ pseudoRoot: USDPrim.PseudoRootSpec)
```

## Parameters

- `pseudoRoot`: The pseudo-root spec to widen.