Dynamo Studio - File size:
- 369 KB
- Date added:
- Aug 01, 2021 | Last update check: 1 minute ago
- Licence:
- Trial | Buy Now
- Runs on:
- Windows 7 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 10 64-bit
Dynamo Studio is retired. As of June 7, 2021, Dynamo Studio will no longer be available for purchase. Starting January 31, 2022, Dynamo Studio will be discontinued and will no longer be available in the AEC Collection or supported as a standalone product. Dynamo capabilities and functionality will continue in Dynamo as a plug-in (for Revit, Civil 3D and other software) and Dynamo Sandbox.
Dynamo Studio is a standalone visual scripting application for creating parametric or procedural 2D and 3D models, and automation. Dynamo Studio is based on the concept of visual programming to overcome barrier between the benefits of programming and the technical complexity it carries. With Dynamo Studio you can generate code without having to know how to code. You create a Dynamo script using “nodes” and “wires”. A node is a graphic symbol that holds code and does coding for you. Wires are used to connect nodes.
Dynamo Studio provides a user-friendly way to generate powerful code for creating or manipulating geometry with parametric relationships. Infinite possibilities of exploring complex designs or simply creating auxiliary plug-n-play modules for speeding up repetitive tasks are the goals in mind for Autodesk when it comes to Dynamo. In addition to Studio version, Dynamo is also integrated into Autodesk Revit.
With Dynamo Studio you can:
- Solve complex design challenges
- Study more design options
- Create complex geometry
- Add intelligence
- Communicate better with clients
- Understand energy design based on rules
- Extend power of Revit
- Analyze models
- Design more freely
- Make informed decisions
Dynamo is originally developed by Ian Keough from California and acquired by Autodesk in 2011. Dynamo Studio was introduced in 2015.
Dynamo versions
There are three main versions of Dynamo:
- Dynamo as a plug-in. Dynamo as a built-in plug-in is a collection of specific nodes that work with Dynamo Core (the main engine that Dynamo needs to run) and runs inside of specific software: Revit, Civil 3D, Robot Structural Analysis Professional, FormIt Pro, Advance Steel, Alias Design. You don’t need to install this version of Dynamo, you only need to install Revit or other software and you will find it inside.
- Dynamo Studio. Dynamo Studio is Dynamo as a stand-alone paid version. It functions fully independently of any other application. It contains everything that have Dynamo Core. It is a pure visual programming base that doesn’t have anything related specifically to Revit or other software.
- Dynamo Sandbox. Dynamo Sandbox is an open source environment for visual programming that represents the Dynamo core technology (scripring language, node diagramming, execution engine). It is similar to Dynamo Studio, both are standalone, it isn’t integrated into any other software and you can run it without the need of Revit or other software. The difference is that it’s free and it has limited functionality, it’s like a light version of Dynamo Studio. It is primarily used for providing feedback on new features, development, and testing. You can test and see the Dynamo packages you downloaded from Internet.
About Visual Programming
Visual Programming is a programming for non-programmers, and it is especially applicable in architecture and design. Instead of using a textual programming language (such as C++ or Python), a visual programming uses a graphical language of (interconnected) code blocks called nodes. Examples of such node-based interfaces are Dynamo and Grasshopper. They extend base functionality of software such as Revit, Civil 3D and Rhino. These software provide a set of general tools, but this might not be enough for every office, certain projects, workflows or tasks that require special or custom solutions. That’s where visual programming comes in.
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
