---
title: "init(configuration:)"
framework: compositorservices
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "compositorservices/layerrenderer/properties-swift.struct/init(configuration:)"
---

# init(configuration:)

Creates a set of properties using the specified configuration values.

## Declaration

```swift
init(configuration: LayerRenderer.Configuration) throws
```

## Parameters

- `configuration`: The options you use to configure your Metal rendering engine. Specify the same options you use during drawing.

## Discussion

Discussion Prior to receiving the layer you use for drawing, you can create a LayerRenderer.Properties structure and use it to start the configuration of your Metal code.