# StructureMappingEntity object
This object defines the structural data of the synchronized items.
Over time, these objects build the same structure all synchronized items have, which is needed to find moved items.
CAUTION Any modification to this object can result in data loss, since the contents are used and maintained by the synchronization process.
# Properties
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | string | editable. The unique identity of this mapping. |
| parentId | string | editable. The identity of the parent structure. |
| parent | StructureMappingEntity | editable. A navigation property for the parent structure. |
| items | array SyncItemEntity | readonly. A navigation property for the connected items of this structure. |
| children | array StructureMappingEntity | readonly. A navigation property for the direct children of this structure. |
# Operations
Non-exhaustive list of operations that are related to this type: