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# functionHandle(withName:stage:)

Obtains a function handle for the a specific function this pipeline links at the Metal IR level.

```
func functionHandle(withName name: String, stage: MTLRenderStages) -> (any MTLFunctionHandle)?
```

## Parameters

`name`

A string containing the name of the function.

`stage`

The shader stage that uses the function.

## Return Value

a function handle representing the function if present, otherwise `nil`.

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