---
title: "init(dataRepresentation:)"
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "virtualization/vzgenericmachineidentifier/init(datarepresentation:)"
---

# init(dataRepresentation:)

Creates a new unique identifier for a VM with the provided data.

## Declaration

```swift
init?(dataRepresentation: Data)
```

## Parameters

- `dataRepresentation`: A data object that describes the machine identifier.

## See Also

### Creating a Machine Identifier

- [init()](virtualization/vzgenericmachineidentifier/init().md)