# Document Repaired after Elements restart

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [July 12, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799 "2025-07-12T08:33:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Ulrich](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ulrich/32/29764_2.png) [@Ulrich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Ulrich)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799/1 "2025-07-12T08:33:59Z")

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![A notification window indicates that a document has been repaired but lists multiple 'missing parent' issues along with a summary stating there are 82 more similar issues, and an OK button to confirm. (Captioned by AI)](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/6/0/60b8adb379b02b3673fe0d2d55ac070c2faa69db.png)

From time to time if i restart the Elements App and open my project.

How could i help you to find the reason?

Now i had to unlink and remove some things:

 ![The image shows a hierarchical structure of containers, flex layouts, text elements, and input fields in a design or development tool, with two main <RECOVERED> sections each containing similar nested elements. (Captioned by AI)](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/5/8/588a3525980d494cc3e8c593ccd3d4f6e11c5df2.png)

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799/2 "2025-07-12T17:06:42Z")

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Ah yes, sorry about this, it’s Elements being a little _extra_ cautious with your data.

If Elements detects any orphaned nodes (bits of content that no longer have a proper home), it moves them to the top of the page rather than deleting them outright. That way, nothing important ever gets lost by mistake.

These nodes can be safely deleted, but you might need to unlink them from a Global first.

We’re actively working on reducing the chances of these orphaned nodes appearing in the first place.

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**Author:** ![Ulrich](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ulrich/32/29764_2.png) [@Ulrich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Ulrich)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799/3 "2025-07-12T17:29:00Z")

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It’s not a real problem, just a bit of clicking. I’m only answering you because the dogs are getting something to eat. My wife and a friend are upstairs watching the grill, so I have to go back upstairs soon. You too?

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/document-repaired-after-elements-restart/48799/4 "2025-07-12T19:59:01Z")

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Haha, yes, I should be off doing other things on a Saturday 🤣