# `GSComponent preloadCachedLayers`

*Instance Method*

Prepares an interpolated smart-component layer for later access.

## Declaration

```swift
func preloadCachedLayers()
```

```objc
- (void) preloadCachedLayers;
```

```python
preloadCachedLayers()
```

## Discussion

Does nothing when the component does not require smart-component interpolation.

## See Also

### Base Layer

- [`GSComponent.componentMasterId`](/Core/GlyphsCore/GSComponent/componentMasterId) — The ID of the base-glyph master to use.
- [`GSComponent componentLayer`](/Core/GlyphsCore/GSComponent/componentLayer) — The applicable layer of the base glyph.