Dynamo for Revit - File size:
- 211 MB
- Date added:
- Jul 01, 2020 | Last update check: 1 minute ago
- Licence:
- Open-source / Free
- Runs on:
- Autodesk Revit 2017 / 2018 / 2019
Dynamo for Revit is an open-source visual programming extension for Autodesk Revit. It was written for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Dynamo is visual programming, meaning that you are in fact programming, but instead of typing out lines of code your algorithm is composed of a series of, what Dynamo calls, nodes. This is a brand new way of thinking for most architects, engineers and construction professionals with no background in programming.
Working with Dynamo is writing algorithms that take input(s), extract and process the input’s data to return an output or outcome. Often, these inputs and/or outputs interact with a Revit file. An algorithm is a procedure or formula for solving a problem.
Because Dynamo users tend to be architects, engineers and construction professionals, the set of problems that Dynamo is most often used to solve are parametric modeling of architectural form, analyzing BIM data, automating tedious and repetitive documentation tasks and exchanging information between software formats that don’t always play together nicely.
Built-in Dynamo
Dynamo is fully integrated with Revit 2017 and later, and does not require an additional download. No longer just an Add-in to Revit, it can now be found in the Manage tab, Visual Programming panel.
Dynamo releases
There are three releases of Dynamo:
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- Dynamo Core
- Dynamo Core is a collection of bundled components that consist of the graphical interface, the compute engine, the scripting language DesignScript and the out-of-the-box nodes that are not specific to another program like Revit or Civil 3d.
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- Dynamo for [INSERT HOST HERE]
- Dynamo for [Revit, Civil 3d, FormIt, Advance Steel or Alias] is a collection of host specific nodes that work with Dynamo Core and runs inside of said host.
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- Dynamo Sandbox
- Dynamo Sandbox is for package developers and other folks working with Dynamo code who want to stay up to date with the latest and greatest stuff coming out. Sandbox is Dynamo’s “Core” functionality distributed in a way that doesn’t interfere with other Dynamo installations and doesn’t require any other applications (except for a few windows components and some optional extras).
What’s new in version 2.0.4:
Dynamo For Revit 2.0.4 is a hot fix for those who are still using Revit versions 2017 – 2019. We wanted to fix some of the biggest issues with the 2.0.3 release so we’ve back ported some of the most critical fixes from Dynamo versions 2.2 to 2.5.
User Enhancements
- We have made a significant performance improvement (In many orders of magnitude!) to Dynamo4Revit when using a graph with large node counts that makes changes to the Revit Document. We’re talking about a run duration difference in a sample graph of 456 nodes going from 23 seconds to ~20 milliseconds! Absolutely awesome change and a huge shoutout to Craig Long on the Refinery team for implementation of this.
- We have also updated our UI for Analytics collection tick-boxes to make them clearer and better respect users choices. Now, Instrumentation is subservient to Analytics and cannot be turned on without also agreeing to send analytics information. This also cleans up our Settings dropdown menu by removing one of the tick-box items.
Bug Fixes
- Various memory leak improvements that correctly disposes a whole range of ViewModels and addresses binding leaks.
- Fixed a crash when entering a syntax error into a code block inside a custom node.
- KeepListStructure now works reliably when set on a node using the right-click menu.
For more information please visit https://dynamobim.org/dynamo-2-0-4-hotfix/.
About Autodesk
Autodesk is a pioneer in 3D design, engineering and digital entertainment software. Though best known for its flagship product, AutoCAD, it has developed a vast range of software for the design, engineering and entertainment industries.
Autodesk was founded in 1982 by John Walker and 12 other like-minded individuals. The company launched their first original product AutoCAD that same year. Autodesk has since expanded upon a number of non AutoCAD-based products as well, including parametric BIM application Revit and 3D CAD modelling software Inventor. In recent years, Autodesk has made the move towards mobile and cloud-based applications including Fusion 360 and AutoCAD 360. Autodesk has expanded its presence in the maker community with acquisitions like Instructables and Pixlr.
Autodesk is more than just its products or its acquisitions. It had an impact on everything from education to the job sector and even on business sustainability and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.
Gallery
This tutorial shows you how to use Dynamo to create a two-way link between Revit and Excel.
Dynamo is now fully integrated with Revit 2017 and later, and provides you with powerful scripting capability without any additional installation.