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# TFiler.Ancestor

Ancestor component from which an inherited component is streamed.

## Declaration

`public property TFiler.Ancestor: TPersistent read FAncestor write FAncestor;`

## Description

When streaming a component, this is the parent component. Only properties that differ from the parent's property value will be streamed.

## See also

TFiler.Root |  | The root component is the initial component which is being streamed.
TFiler.LookupRoot |  | Component used to look up ancestor components.