---
title: createNew
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
platforms: [iOS 27.0+, iPadOS 27.0+, Mac Catalyst 27.0+, macOS 27.0+, tvOS 27.0+, visionOS 27.0+]
path: usdkit/usdstage/openoptions/createnew
---

# createNew

Creates a new layer instead of opening an existing file. Any existing file at the specified path will be overwritten.

## Declaration

```swift
static var createNew: USDStage.OpenOptions { get }
```