---
title: init()
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: virtualization/vzlinuxrosettadirectoryshare/init()
---

# init()

Creates a new Rosetta directory share, or returns an error if Rosetta isn’t installed.

## Declaration

```swift
init() throws
```

## Discussion

Discussion Check the status of Rosetta by examining the availability class property before creating a new Rosetta directory share to ensure the capability is both supported and available on host Mac. For complete instructions on installing Rosetta see doc:running-intel-binaries-in-linux-vms-with-rosetta.