---
title: targetClock
framework: realitykit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: realitykit/clothsimulationcomponent/targetclock
---

# targetClock

The clock that this simulation attempts to follow.

## Declaration

```swift
var targetClock: CMClockOrTimebase { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The tempo of this clock can be adjusted to slow down or completely pause the simulation. The simulation may not be able to perfectly follow the target clock due to maximumStepsPerUpdate. Defaults to the RealityKit engine clock.

## See Also

### Synchronizing the clock

- [simulationClock](realitykit/clothsimulationcomponent/simulationclock.md)