# SHADER_API_DESKTOP

> SHADER_API_DESKTOP is set when compiling shader for "desktop" platforms.

## Definition

* **Type:** Field
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.Rendering](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/rendering.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
SHADER_API_DESKTOP = 18
```