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# ParentSameAsPrev Property (ADO MD)
Indicates whether the parent of this position [member](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/member-object-ado-md.md) is the same as the parent of the immediately preceding member.  
  
## Return Values  
 Returns a **Boolean** value and is read-only.  
  
## Remarks  
 This property is supported only on [Member](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/member-object-ado-md.md) objects belonging to a [Position](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/position-object-ado-md.md) object. An error occurs when this property is referenced from **Member** objects belonging to a [Level](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/level-object-ado-md.md) object.  
  
## Applies To  
 [Member Object (ADO MD)](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/member-object-ado-md.md)  
  
## See Also  
 [DrilledDown Property (ADO MD)](../../../ado/reference/ado-md-api/drilleddown-property-ado-md.md)