---
title: "memberByName(_:)"
framework: metal
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "metal/mtlstructtype/memberbyname(_:)"
---

# memberByName(_:)

Provides a representation of a struct member.

## Declaration

```swift
func memberByName(_ name: String) -> MTLStructMember?
```

## Parameters

- `name`: The name of a member in the struct.

## Return Value

Return Value An object that represents the named struct member. If name does not match a member name, nil is returned.

## See Also

### Obtaining information about struct members

- [members](metal/mtlstructtype/members.md)