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## buildScreenView() function
Build a Scren View Event Similar to a Page View but less focused on typical web properties Often used for mobile applications as the user is presented with new views as they performance navigation events
<b>Signature:</b>
```typescript
declare function buildScreenView(event: ScreenViewEvent): PayloadBuilder;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| event | ScreenViewEvent | Contains the properties for the Screen View event. One or more properties must be included. |
<b>Returns:</b>
PayloadBuilder
PayloadBuilder to be sent to