---
title: "buildOptional(_:)"
framework: accessorytransportextension
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: "accessorytransportextension/accessorymessage/builder/buildoptional(_:)"
---

# buildOptional(_:)

Builds an accessory message from an optional component.

## Declaration

```swift
static func buildOptional(_ component: AccessoryMessage?) -> AccessoryMessage
```

## Parameters

- `component`: An optional accessory message.

## See Also

### Type Methods - generated

- [buildEither(first:)](accessorytransportextension/accessorymessage/builder/buildeither(first:).md)
- [buildEither(second:)](accessorytransportextension/accessorymessage/builder/buildeither(second:).md)
- [buildExpression(_:)](accessorytransportextension/accessorymessage/builder/buildexpression(_:).md)