# \#read-node

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## [An item with the same name already exists (read node)](https://forum.logik.tv/t/an-item-with-the-same-name-already-exists-read-node/14812)

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**Author:** [@andy\_dill](https://forum.logik.tv/u/andy_dill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.logik.tv/t/an-item-with-the-same-name-already-exists-read-node/14812 "2026-08-23T03:38:36Z")

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So every time I have flame overwrite a precomp with an existing read node I get a popup saying “An item with the same name already exists” and I’m asked if I want to add, rename, or replace. BUT “replace” breaks the o…