mine is working fine . . .
make sure that you are using the correct 'check doubles' add-on from the
archiCAD 8.1 goodies folder and not simply transferring your AC7 one across.
it needs to be loaded using the 'add-on manager...' tool in the 'tools' menu.
HTH
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