---
title: clear()
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: usdkit/usdlayer/clear()
---

# clear()

Removes all in-memory content from the layer. The file on disk is unaffected until save() is called.

## Declaration

```swift
func clear()
```

## See Also

### Saving and reloading

- [save()](usdkit/usdlayer/save().md)
- [reload()](usdkit/usdlayer/reload().md)