Dynamo 2.x Essential Training

Learn how to use Autodesk Dynamo to work more efficiently in Revit. Find out how to import and manage data, build 3D geometry, and automate common design tasks with Dynamo.

Introduction

• Automate your BIM workflows with Dynamo
• Exercise files

1. Getting to Know Dynamo

• What is Dynamo?
• Navigating the UI and node library
• Placing and connecting nodes

2. Working with Data

• Understanding data types
• Performing math functions
• Using numbers to output other data types
• Creating a list of numbers
• Generating lists with sequence and range
• Using lists of numbers as inputs
• Modifying and analyzing text strings
• Reading data from an Excel spreadsheet
• The basics of managing lists
• The basics of managing nested lists
• Using the List@Level feature
• Working with Excel data in Dynamo
• Writing data to an Excel spreadsheet
• Filtering data
• Sorting data

3. Constructing and Analyzing Geometry

• Creating points
• Creating lines, polycurves, and polygons
• Creating arcs and NURBS curves
• Using vectors to translate geometry
• Rotate and mirror with vectors and planes
• Creating surfaces and solids
• Creating solids with loft
• Modifying solids
• Analyzing solids
• Analyzing curves
• Analyzing surfaces
• Exporting geometry as SAT and STL

4. Revit

• Accessing Revit geometry and data
• Linking a Dynamo-driven SAT into Revit
• Placing Revit families
• Placing adaptive components
• Setting Revit parameter values
• Creating views and sheets

Conclusion

• Next steps