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# copy(from:to:in:)

Copies the spec at `srcPath` in this layer (and its children) to
`dstPath`.

```
@discardableResult func copy(from srcPath: USDLayer.Path, to dstPath: USDLayer.Path, in dstLayer: USDLayer? = nil) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`srcPath`

The path of the source spec to copy.

`dstPath`

The destination path.

`dstLayer`

The destination layer. Pass `nil` to copy within
this layer.

## Return Value

`true` on success.

---

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