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How to detect duplicate elements in a 3D model?

When working in a 3D model, you may inadverently copy objects to the same position. The schedules and mass calculations then report additional elements, which may have negative consequences e.g. when ordering purchased parts.

One of the options how to check the model for duplicate elemenst is using the application Autodesk Navisworks Manage. Navisworks Manage allows to search for duplicate elements in its collisions check (Clash Detective) – see the option "Duplicates" in the clash type setting:

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applies to: Navisworks ·

See also:
Tip 11818:	How to change resolution of images in the Clash Detective report in Navisworks?
Tip 11666:	The plugin Properties+ does not show up in Navisworks Freedom.
Tip 11106:	Displaying IfcSpace in Autodesk Navisworks.
Tip 10923:	Which Autodesk products do support the IFC format?
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