How to find duplicate elements at the same position

[Sergio.Ramirez2]

Hi all,

I just wondering if there is some way to find duplicate elements at the same point and position.

I tried to do that via Dynamo but it only allow for familie components not for system family like ducts, walls, etc.

Thanks in advance.

I know that it possible in Manage tab and then in Warnings.

[Anonymous]

Hello @Sergio.Ramirez2

Did you try Interference check to find all the clashing elements?

[kadmonkee · Accepted solution]

if you suspect you have duplicates overlapping each other try selecting them (by window) and take account ofthe number listed in your properties.

another option is - create a schedule or use the system browser.

TAB select may help too.

[Anonymous]

Hi @Sergio.Ramirez2  it would be great if you share that Dynamo script,  which you have tried.

Thanks in advance: 🙂

[L.Maas]

Free Autodesk Addd-In BIM Interoperability Tools, Model Checker.

Great tool. Does a lot more checking and you can create your own checks if needed.

[Anonymous]

thanks for your answer .........

[RobDraw]

Thanks for the spam.

[anicholsdsi]

Will this work with fabrication parts? or does anyone have a tool that does?

[rnasserWJUB5]

Go to the 'Manage' tab, then select 'Warnings' under the 'Inquiry' Panel.  

There should be the following warning:  "There are identical instances in the same place.  This will result in double counting in schedules."

Once you expand that message, you will see a list of all the places where this problem is occurring with them being labeled as 'Warning #'.  

Then click on the 'Show' button to go to the particular instance where this is happening.