---
title: "appending(child:)"
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "usdkit/usdlayer/path/appending(child:)"
---

# appending(child:)

Returns a new path with the named child prim appended.

## Declaration

```swift
func appending(child name: USDToken) -> USDLayer.Path
```

## Parameters

- `name`: The child prim’s name.

## Return Value

Return Value A new path identifying the child prim.