---
title: clearAndMakeExplicit()
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: usdkit/usdlayer/listoperation/clearandmakeexplicit()
---

# clearAndMakeExplicit()

Removes all authored slots and switches to explicit mode with no items.

## Declaration

```swift
mutating func clearAndMakeExplicit()
```