Boost your Revit workflows with Dynamo—suitable for all disciplines, with a focus on mechanical applications.
Unlock the power of automation using Dynamo with this practical, project-based course designed for Revit users who want to streamline their workflows and boost productivity.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the core functionality of Dynamo within Revit.
- Recognize and use custom nodes and Dynamo packages.
- Build user-friendly interfaces using Dynamo Player.
- Import and synchronize Excel data with Revit elements.
- Integrate Python scripts within Dynamo for advanced automation.
- Convert 2D AutoCAD elements into Revit model components.
- Automate mechanical system layouts, including routing, fitting placement, and sizing.
- Apply rule-based offsets to mechanical components from reference surfaces like slabs.
Course Content
- Introduction to Dynamo and Dynamo Player –> 5 lectures • 19min.
- Nodes and Data Types in Dynamo –> 3 lectures • 25min.
- Working with Excel in Dynamo to Manage Revit Data –> 4 lectures • 25min.
- Automating with Python in Dynamo –> 2 lectures • 12min.
- Modeling Firefighting Networks in Revit with Dynamo (from AutoCAD) –> 5 lectures • 43min.
- Supplementary Lessons –> 2 lectures • 17min.
Requirements
Unlock the power of automation using Dynamo with this practical, project-based course designed for Revit users who want to streamline their workflows and boost productivity.
This course is suitable for all disciplines, as it covers essential Dynamo fundamentals that every user should know. However, the specialized examples are tailored specifically for Mechanical Revit users.
You’ll find quizzes and numerous downloadable project files included to reinforce your learning. Best of all, you can complete the course in under a day and start applying your new skills immediately.
These resources include:
- All Dynamo scripts built throughout the course
- Excel files used for data extraction and import
- Revit project models for hands-on practice
- AutoCAD drawings used in the automation exercises
In this course, you’ll start with the basics—learning how to install Dynamo, understand its interface, and build simple scripts. Then, you’ll quickly move into real-world applications.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Install and navigate Dynamo for Revit
- Understand data types and data structures in Dynamo
- Automate tasks using Dynamo Player
- Extract and import Revit data using Excel
- Apply Python scripting within Dynamo (with the help of AI models)
- Convert AutoCAD drawings into functional mechanical models
- Design and size mechanical networks in Revit using Dynamo
- Edit Revit parameters and dynamically place elements
- Recognize and use custom nodes and Dynamo packages
This course is designed to integrate smart automation into the daily workflows of Revit users. You’re encouraged to ask questions at any time—I’m always available to support you, clarify concepts, and help you get the most out of your learning experience.