> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.auxalia.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.auxalia.com/plant-tools/plantexpresstools/how-to-use/plantprojectmanager/usage/project-node/validation.md).

# Validation

### <mark style="color:blue;">Validate Project</mark>

Validate Project starts the Plant 3D Validation Function.

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The process starts right away.

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Validation Settings</mark>

The validation settings of Plant 3D can be opened as well.

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The regular dialog opens.

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Validation Summary</mark>

If a validation summary already exists it can be opened. If there is no summary yet, the menu is greyed-out.

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Looks like this.

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