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# layout()

Invoked when the receiver should change its layout immediately.

```
func layout()
```

## Discussion

This message is sent to the view as a hint to perform any calculations and update rendering information. For example, at a minimum, the receiver might set the frame rectangle. This method should not perform any drawing operations.

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