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# view(for:)

Returns the view associated with the overlay object, if any.

```
func view(for overlay: any MKOverlay) -> MKOverlayView
```

## Parameters

`overlay`

The overlay object whose view you want.

## Return Value

The view associated with the overlay object or `nil` if the overlay is not onscreen.

## Discussion

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