# rootProperty

> The root HierarchyProperty on which the search is started.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.SearchService](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityeditor/searchservice.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

> **Warning:**
>
> **Deprecated.** Obsolete. Use rootIterator instead.

```csharp
public HierarchyProperty rootProperty { get; set; }
```