Hi guys, conceptually, is there any way to figure out who deleted an element(s)? Sorry, I know I am supposed to have my own script to start with, but I just want to know if its possible. Can I use the journal files? Thanks

I am not sure on that, my journal file knowledge is limited. Did you try the Element ID? Check this out as well it may provide you some help. [image] andydandy74/Journalysis Revit journal and worksharing log analysis package for the Dynamo visual programming environment - andydandy74/J…

Dear mix, yes it is conceptually possible. I am waiting for you start scripting, I doubt dynamo alone can solve it.

Have you ever seen this blog posting? [image] #RTCEUR Wish #1: #Revit Change Tracking Dieter asked “What about a tool that can help you tracking changes in your #Revit model. E.g. select elements that were affected by an indicated change. Eg after updating model from RSA. Mayb… …

Considering you’re asking it, I’m guessing something went missing and you want to know who and/or how. The first link above requires you already had the software running in the background. I haven’t come across anyone who has utilized this solution on a large scale project yet - not to say t can’t …

So I looked into the journal files, and can harvest who, and if they used the delete command but I dont see anywhere in there what the element ID of the element that got deleted. Any ideas how to find that?

Can you use the Revit Macro creator for the first one? @Ewan_Opie I dont have visual studio

Do you have an archive of the model. That would be a good place to start. Elements IDs do change over time though so it might not match.

What do you mean element IDs change over time?

[image] Id to element, by excel Revit @Yien , To answer your question about the “permanency” of Element Ids. They are NOT supposed to be permanent. The idea is that Element Id of an Element in a WORKSHARED Revit model can change at any time during its life. To make a long …

Ok, but do I even have access to the unique element ID in the journal file? If so, I am having trouble finding it any advise?

How to find who deleted elements

Steven February 28, 2018, 5:18pm 9

This is not to say that the element ID did not change. I just wanted you to know that it might have.

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How to find who deleted elements

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