Enables you to specify folders to be included in the duplicate search range.
IMPORTANT: Only Administrator and Configuration Administrator have permissions to configure Duplicate Search settings.
- In the Vault Settings dialog, Files tab, click Configure... in the part Geometry Duplicates Settings section.
- Make sure the
Enable Duplicate Search box is checked.
Note: By default, duplicate search is enabled for new and existing vaults.
IMPORTANT: When you disable duplicate search, the previously indexed data is removed. If you enable it again, data needs to be re-indexed which may take same time depending on amount of indexed parts.
- Select the folders. Parts from the selected folder will be indexed and included in the search for duplicates.
Note: Subfolders are automatically included in the selection.
- Click
to add a folder. If you do not have access to one or more selected folders, contact your administrator for help.
- If desired, click
to remove a folder.
Note: If you remove a folder, all indexed data is removed also. When you enable it back, it may take some time before the data is indexed again. -
Click OK to start indexing. You can view the data about duplicate parts in the Duplicates Dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are parts indexed?
Newly checked-in parts are automatically indexed.
Can I manually start the indexing process for newly checked-in parts?
No, indexing is automatically started by Vault Server.
Why were some parts not indexed?
Anytime you add a file to the folder selected for indexing, the indexing is started. If you add a large amount of data, it may take some time before files are indexed and ready for search. Check the Job Queue for more details.
There are cases when part files couldn't be indexed. Some of the possible reasons are:
- Part file can be corrupted.
- It's not possible to get some of the following properties of the file: Area, Volume, Principal Moments.
Possible solutions include rebuilding all parts, or change Material or Mass of the part.
Why it isn't possible to index folders (not compatible server version)?
If folders aren't indexed, check your server version. Only 2020.2 and newer support Duplicate Search. You need to upgrade the server to a 2020.2 version or later, before you can configure the folders for indexing to view the data.
Why can't I add folders so they will be indexed?
Some folders may have a limited access set by your administrator and you cannot select them for indexing. You need to contact your administrator for help.
The following video shows you how to specify folders to be included in the duplicate search range, view the data in the Duplicates Dashboard and view the report.