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Table of contents
- 2. New Features in April 2013 Release 0.3.0:
- 2.1. New and Updated Nodes
- 2.2. UI
- 2.3. Engineering
- 2.4. Samples
- 2.5. Known Issues
- 3. Learning Dynamo
- 3.1. Installation and Getting Started
- 3.2. Dynamo User Interface
- 3.3. Concepts, Definitions and Terminology
- 3.4. Example 1: Create Point
- 3.5. Example 2: Create XYZ Grid
- 3.6. Example 3: Divide Selected Curve
- 3.7. Example 4: Form From Curve Selection
- 3.8. Example 5: Creating Nodes - Graph Function and Connect Points
- 3.9. Example 6a: Using Python - Create Sine Wave From Selected Elements
- 3.10. Example 6b: Connect Two Point Arrays with Python
- 3.11. Example 7: Using Solar Radiation Analysis to Drive the Model
- 3.12. Example 8: Get Set Family Params
- 3.13. Example 9: Dynamic Python Editing
- 3.14. Example 10: Parametric Tower
- 3.15. Example 11: Indexed Family Instances
Dynamo is a visual programming environment for Building Information Modeling. While Revit and Vasari are already parametric, Dynamo extends and enhances the capabilities of these BIM tools with the abstracted data and logic environment of a graphical algorithm editor, and allows users to share their work with others less inclined to write code themselves.
Dynamo is an open-source project and anyone with a programming background can download the source, build, extend and contribute back to the community. To learn more about the code, download the latest source, or contribute back, visit the Dynamo site on gitHub. The current version runs on top of Revit 2013 and Vasari Beta 2 and 3.
Download Current Build: ver 0.3.0, released 4/29/13
Download Previous Build: ver 0.2.0 for Revit 2103, ver 0.2.0 for Vasari Beta 2 and 3, released 12/3/2012
New Features in April 2013 Release 0.3.0:
New and Updated Nodes
- Watch 3d geometry preview
- Expanded Curve drawing nodes
- Transforms
- Vectors
- More Analysis capabilities
- Delaunay Tessellation
- Dynamic Relaxation
- Leap Motion interface
- Drafting view
- Syntax coloring for Python Node Editor
- Random Number generator
- Simplex Fields
- Read Image from File node
- Arduino node is more robust
- UDP node for responding to input over network
- UV Grids
- Surface Domain nodes
- More math nodes (modulo and exponent)
- Height node
- Dynamic Relaxation improvments
UI
- Custom Node creation from Selection
- Multiple Outputs from custom nodes
- Cut and Paste
- Box and Multi Select
- Search/Browse: Scalable browsing, more robust search
- Lacing: Data Matching for Lists
- Application Menu standardization
- Spline or Polyline Connector option
- More legible and compact node display
Engineering
- Code Cleanup
- Expanded code Documentation
- Code Separation (Disentangle UI, Engine, Revit code)
- API reflection: Ability to automatically generate nodes from the API
- Automated testing for improved stability
Samples
- Dynamic Relaxation
- Curves
- Arduino
- CSV driving point creation
- Tesselation
- Transforms
Known Issues
- Dynamo cannot start with Revit Python Shell Installed.
- Dynamo continues regenerating revit elements after closing when "Run Automatically" is checked
- Face selection of loaded families move origin to Revit 0,0,0
- Solar Radiation Optimization Sample may lock CSV file and stop running
Learning Dynamo
We have provided some example workflows which you can find below. Please keep in mind that these examples are very early stage proof of concepts and are subject to the fragility and limited range of Alpha level software.
Comments
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- First Kudos for this tool! this look very promising.
second, how can I have some explanations about the features in the ADD button? (except trying myself....)
and last, where will it be valuable to provide feedback?
Thanks, Julien - Julien, thanks for your feedback and interest in Vasari. Check out the Vasari and Dynamo video embedded in the topic above to help you get started. Have you joined the Project Vasari user community? Check out www.projectvasari.com where you can post feedback, ask questions, and see information posted by the Vasari team and your peers. We'd love to hear your feedback.
Regards,
Mike Lavoie
Sr. Learning Content Developer
Autodesk - Note that nodes are now moved using the left click and drag.
I am also missing the delete functionality - is CTRL+DEL not working for anyone else or is it just my installation? - hi, why the button "select instance" in the "family instance creator by selection" doesn't work? So is the button "map" in the "Instance Parameter Mapper". I follow the tutorials step by step. I just cannot get the second example done. I've no idea how to open the whole view of the Parameter Mapper to connect to the parameter.
Chen - Yes, the Map button is in the Instance Parameter Mapper. I'm sorry that you are having trouble with the second example. Did you have a chance to watch the Dynamo in Vasari video (it is expandable). This may help you get started.
I encourage you to join the Project Vasari community at www.projectvasari.com where you can post questions about Vasari and the various plug-ins.
Please remember that these examples are proof of concepts. If you post your questions to projectvasari.com, you may connect with users that can share their experiences. - Where can I find the Vasari API in order to make custom components?
- Thanks for your interest in Project Vasari. Here is a link to a blog post that describes Vasari's .NET based API, based on Revit's API: http://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/2010/11/project-vasari-api.html
- Here is a link to a new blog post about things to learn about Revit before developing add-ins: http://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/2012/02/bim-versus-free-geometry-and-product-training.html
- Please continue to mionitor the latest Revit developments and communications at www.projectvasari.com and on Twitter @ Projectvasari. Stay tuned.
Regards,
Mike - I downloaded the zip file and installed Dynamo.. but it does not show up in the 'add-in' tab. I tried many things.. but I don't get it working. Someone knows what I am doing wrong?
- Sorry to hear that you are having a problem. My first question is, where are the downloaded files located on your machine? I suggest we continue this thread on www.projectvasari.com, which is continually monitored by the Vasari team and by Vasari users who may have similar experiences and may be able to help with any issues with Vasari and the various plug ins. I look forward to hearing from you. Join the conversation at www.projectvasari.com.
Regards,
Mike Lavoie
Autodesk User Experience team - I replied on a thread on the Vasari website now. Vasari was installed in c:\vasariWIP\.
/Jouri - Hi,
I've been using dynamo for a while now (since AU 2011). One question I have is, how come you have to map the instance parameters evertime you start a new session? Is there a way to bake these, or any other potential workflows that would help? It's not too bad with one rig, but if you have multiples, it is quite time consuming. Thanks! :)
-Bill - In the current version of Dynamo, there is unfortunately no work around. In the next release there will be substantial changes and we will support the ability to save and restore workflows exactly as you had them.
Regards,
Stephen Elliott
Software Engineering Intern
Autodesk - I downloaded the latest version, but the Python Script component is missing! Why is that ?
- Nevermind, I didn't have the IronPython installed on the computer.
- I installed the 0.3.0 this morning. The AddIn loads properly but the application wont start.
I also have 2014 installed if that matters, any idea why? - Do you have Revit Python Shell installed? We are looking at a conflict between these 2 applications. To run Dynamo, you need to either uninstall RPS, or you can temporarily disable it by changing the name of the .addin file found here:
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2013\RevitPythonShell2013.addin
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\Vasari\Addins\2013\RevitPythonShell2013.addin
I just change mine to RevitPythonShell2013.addinX and take off the X if I need to run it. - Several of the links ('Installation and Getting Started' down to 'Example 1' and 'Example 8' onwards) point to articles in the drafts area, which are not accessible unless you are logged in. Do the articles need updating, or just the links?
- The Autodesk Model Review addin also appears to conflict with the Dynamo plugin. When running the Dynamo plugin will not start.
Once the Autodesk Model Review addin is removed the Dynamo addin starts fine.
