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# find(identifier:)

Returns an already-loaded layer with this identifier, or `nil` if
none is loaded. Does no I/O.

```
static func find(identifier: String) -> USDLayer?
```

## Parameters

`identifier`

The layer identifier to look up.

## Return Value

The matching layer, or `nil` if none is loaded.

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