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# coachingOverlayViewWillActivate(_:)

Tells you when the coaching overlay view activates.

```
optional func coachingOverlayViewWillActivate(_ coachingOverlayView: ARCoachingOverlayView)
```

## Discussion

Override this function to hide your app’s UI while the coaching overlay is active.

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