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# SCNParticleSortingMode.projectedDepth

Particles farther from the point of view (as measured using projected depth) are rendered before closer particles.

```
case projectedDepth
```

## Discussion

Typically you use this sorting mode in conjunction with the [`SCNParticleOrientationMode.billboardScreenAligned`](/documentation/SceneKit/SCNParticleOrientationMode/billboardScreenAligned) orientation mode.

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