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# Supporting Simulator in a Metal app

Configure alternative render paths in your Metal app to enable running your app in Simulator.

## Discussion> Note: This sample code project is associated with WWDC 2019 session [418: Getting the Most Out of Simulator](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc19/418/).

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