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# SDL_Metal_GetLayer

Get a pointer to the backing CAMetalLayer for the given view.

## Syntax

```c
void* SDL_Metal_GetLayer(SDL_MetalView view);

```

## Version

This function is available since SDL 2.0.14.

## Related Functions

* [SDL_Metal_CreateView](SDL_Metal_CreateView)

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