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# convert(position:from:)

Converts a position from the local space of a reference entity to the
local space of the entity on which you called this method.

```
@MainActor @preconcurrency func convert(position: SIMD3<Float>, from referenceEntity: Entity?) -> SIMD3<Float>
```

## Parameters

`position`

The position specified relative to `referenceEntity`.

`referenceEntity`

The entity that defines a frame of reference. Set
this to `nil` to indicate world space.

## Return Value

The position given in the local space of the entity.

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