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Discover how to get the `NSView` from your SwiftUI 2 app entry point, making it easy to implement printing functionality with `NSPrinterOperation`.
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How to Retrieve NSView in a SwiftUI 2 App

Migrating your macOS application from SwiftUI 1 to SwiftUI 2 can come with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to accessing the main view for functionalities such as printing. In this post, we will explore how to effectively acquire an NSView instance from your SwiftUI 2 application, allowing you to continue using features like NSPrinterOperation for tasks such as saving your main view as a PDF.

The Challenge

Previously, in SwiftUI 1, developers could easily access the main view through the AppDelegate method. If you previously had a code snippet that looked something like this:

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With the arrival of SwiftUI 2, the AppDelegate is no longer present, posing the question: How can you access the main view now?

The Solution: Accessing the NSView

Even though the structure of your SwiftUI application has changed, there are still straightforward methods to access your main view. Here are two effective approaches to retrieve the NSView instance you need for your NSPrinterOperation to function correctly:

Method 1: Using NSApp Main Window

You can retrieve the NSView directly from your app's main window with the following Swift code:

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This method is best if you are primarily working with a single main window in your application. It provides access to the content view associated with the frontmost window, making it simple to reference.

Method 2: Accessing the Key Window

If you're dealing with situations involving multiple windows or need to access the currently active window, you can use this alternative approach:

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This will allow you to get the content view of the currently focused window, ensuring you have the right instance to work with, regardless of how many windows are open in your application.

Conclusion

Migrating an application to SwiftUI 2 might initially feel overwhelming, but accessing the NSView you need for printing functionality can be achieved with the updated methods we've discussed. By using either the main window or the key window approaches, you can effortlessly obtain your NSView and maintain that crucial feature in your macOS application.

Remember to test your implementation to ensure that everything works seamlessly and keep exploring the new features available in SwiftUI 2 to enhance your application further!