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Check Model report

Checking model integrity

As an additional task, you should check the integrity of your models if you think there have been any database changes since the models were created. This ensures that can generate the model into your estimate with all the correct information.

Estimating makes sure that all assemblies, items, formulas, and variables are still part of the database, that all defaults are within specified limits, and that calculations for items and assemblies have not changed since last checked. In addition, this process removes any unused variable defaults.

Before you begin

If you have not already opened the Model window and selected the model you want to work with, do so now. How?

To check the integrity of a model:

  1. Click [Check Model] on the Model window.

    2. Note: This button is not available if you made changes to the model that you have not saved. Click [OK] to save your changes and [Check Model] becomes available.

  2. In the Range Selection area, specify the model records you want to check. You can:
    • Check all the models. How?
    • Check one model. How?
    • Check ranges of models. How?
  3. Click [OK] to begin checking.

During the process, a progress bar displays in the bottom of the Check Model window. Afterwards, you can print or save the information shown on the screen.