No You can only work within the group or component itself. so for a collection, they would be nested within a group component which would determine the copies. This can lead to heavier component or file size, however the contents can all be exploded leaving the parent details, thus a smaller file and when necessary swapped with its definition for further editing. Other methods include..... You can use outliner and use the filter to show all instances relating to its name The report writer will create a list based on a selection or the model or use an appropriate plugin or ruby script

Thank you pcmoor. i was able to use =CHOOSE(OPTIONINDEX. It gave me the result i was looking for. Thanks for the help!