---
title: "field(_:)"
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "usdkit/usdlayer/spec/fieldcollection/field(_:)"
---

# field(_:)

Returns the value of name, or nil if the field is unauthored.

## Declaration

```swift
func field(_ name: USDToken) -> USDValue?
```

## Parameters

- `name`: The field name to look up.

## Return Value

Return Value The field’s value, or nil if unauthored.