# rootIterator

> The root HierarchyIterator on which the search is started.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.SearchService](/engine/6000.6/script-reference/unityeditor/searchservice.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor.CoreModule

```csharp
public HierarchyIterator rootIterator { get; set; }
```