diff --git a/tools/novaplus.py b/tools/novaplus.py
index 6598b87..e96dcdd 100644
--- a/tools/novaplus.py
+++ b/tools/novaplus.py
@@ -205,7 +205,6 @@ class AutoLayout:
                 self.loc_chip_num += 1
 
     def run(self):
-        self.assign_samples()
         try:
             self.assign_samples()
         except Exception as e: