---
title: "simd_matrix(_:_:)"
framework: simd
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "simd/simd_matrix(_:_:)-33y1x"
---

# simd_matrix(_:_:)

Returns a new matrix with the specified columns.

## Declaration

```swift
func simd_matrix(_ col0: simd_half3, _ col1: simd_half3) -> simd_half2x3
```

## See Also

### Matrix creation functions

- [simd_matrix_from_rows(_:_:_:)](simd/simd_matrix_from_rows(_:_:_:)-6y100.md)