Online Dynamo Course | Complete Guide to Dynamo for Revit

A course by Neelkumar Wala, BIM Specialist & Project Manager.
This Online Dynamo Course is a comprehensive 15-lesson series designed to provide users with hands-on experience and practical knowledge of Dynamo for Revit. It progresses from introductory topics, such as understanding the interface and basic scripting, to advanced subjects like parametric design, automated documentation, and creating master scripts for efficiency. By the end of the course, users will have developed a wide range of Dynamo scripts and workflows to enhance their productivity in Revit.

Skill level

Beginner-Intermediate

Duration

Approx. 7 hrs

Certificate

On completion

Closed Captions

English

About this course

Are you a Revit user looking to supercharge your workflows? Unlock the power of Dynamo with our comprehensive course on ArchAdemia, where you’ll learn how to automate tasks, streamline documentation, and create complex parametric designs. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore scripting or an experienced professional aiming to enhance productivity, this course will revolutionize your approach to Revit by integrating Dynamo’s powerful automation and customization capabilities.

The course offers a step-by-step curriculum that covers everything from Dynamo’s fundamental concepts to advanced automation techniques. You’ll gain practical skills through hands-on tutorials and real-world examples, all led by seasoned Dynamo experts who will guide you in applying these techniques directly to your projects. You’ll learn how to automate tedious tasks like sheet creation, tagging, and dimensioning, freeing up time for more creative work while ensuring consistency and accuracy across your documentation.

What sets this course apart is its focus on parametric design and advanced data manipulation. Dive into creating adaptive geometry that goes beyond Revit’s native tools, and explore data-driven workflows that allow for the rapid iteration of designs. Discover how to generate complex forms, manage large datasets, and link data seamlessly across your projects, bringing new levels of efficiency and sophistication to your work.

Beyond technical skills, the course will transform your everyday workflow. Dynamo’s scripting allows you to enhance Revit’s capabilities, making repetitive tasks a thing of the past. You’ll become a more efficient and valuable team member by learning how to optimize projects and deliver high-quality results faster. With tips and tricks from experienced instructors, you’ll master techniques that save time without compromising quality, helping you stay ahead in a competitive industry.

ArchAdemia’s flexible learning platform provides access to course materials anytime, making it convenient for professionals to learn at their own pace. Join a supportive community of Dynamo enthusiasts and Revit users, where you can share your progress, get feedback, and collaborate on projects. The platform also ensures that course content is continuously updated, so you’ll stay current with the latest Dynamo advancements and best practices.

Enrolling in this course means more than just learning Dynamo; it’s about transforming the way you approach design and documentation in Revit. With expert-led instruction, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills needed to automate workflows, create dynamic models, and produce stunning parametric designs. Don’t miss the opportunity to take your Revit skills to the next level. Join ArchAdemia’s ultimate Dynamo course today and start unlocking the full potential of Revit automation!

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Syllabus

Lesson 1 – Introduction to Dynamo (27:32). Kick off your Dynamo for Revit journey with this introductory lesson that lays the foundation for mastering visual programming in architecture and design. Learn how Dynamo can revolutionize your Revit workflows by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing design flexibility, and streamlining complex processes. This lesson walks you through Dynamo’s user interface, essential concepts, and the basics of creating visual scripts. By the end, you’ll have built your first script, working with points, lines, curves, and understanding how to dynamically control geometry.

Lesson 2 – Basic Geometries and Data Types (48:03). In Lesson 2, we expand on Dynamo basics, exploring different node states like active, warning, and error, and their impact on your scripts. Learn how to efficiently use code blocks to streamline tasks and avoid clutter. Discover the power of lists, nested lists, and lacing techniques to manipulate data dynamically. The highlight? We guide you through creating a responsive 3D parametric geometry script, where shapes react to an attractor point, producing a visually captivating model.

Lesson 3 – Basics of Auto Documentation in Revit (21:08). In Lesson 3, we dive into leveraging the synergy between Dynamo and Revit to automate tedious documentation tasks. This session demonstrates how Dynamo can simplify renaming views, updating sheet names, and managing parameters in large Revit projects, transforming hours of manual work into just a few clicks. We walk you through creating levels dynamically using the “level by elevation” node, adjusting node parameters, and renaming elements efficiently. If you’re tired of repetitive tasks in Revit, this lesson will show you how Dynamo can automate and streamline your workflow.

Lesson 4 – Working with Revit Elements and Parameters (37:18). In Lesson 4, we delve into the powerful data extraction capabilities of Dynamo when working with Revit. Learn how to export multiple Revit schedules to a single Excel file effortlessly and streamline tedious workflows. The lesson also covers selecting specific Revit elements, extracting parameters, and updating values using Dynamo scripts. Discover how to automate complex tasks like calculating room heights and converting units with Dynamo’s efficient scripting methods. This lesson is packed with practical insights to help you transform data management and manipulation in Revit projects.

Lesson 5 – Custom Dynamo Scripts for Workflow Automation (49:59). This session focuses on automating everyday Revit tasks that can be tedious and time-consuming. Learn how to create scripts that streamline processes like generating levels with automatic naming, joining geometry effortlessly, creating dependent views with scope boxes, and even placing Revit families using CAD data. These time-saving techniques will transform your workflow, allowing you to complete tasks in seconds that would normally take hours. If you’re ready to supercharge your Revit skills and boost productivity, this lesson is a must-watch.

Lesson 6 – Modelling Complex Geometry – Arena Tower (39:01). Lesson 6 dives deep into the power of geometry construction in Revit using Dynamo, putting your newfound skills to the test with a real-world example: the Arena Tower (Baltimore Tower) in London. This lesson covers the unique challenges posed by the building’s rotating floor design, which changes direction across various levels. You’ll learn how to model this complex structure by calculating dimensions, applying dynamic rotation, and scripting the creation of levels, floors, walls, and parapet walls. Mastering these advanced techniques will enhance your ability to automate complex modelling tasks.

Lesson 7.1 – Creating Dynamic Parametric Facades – Part 1 (33:36). Lesson 7 introduces you to the exciting world of parametric facade design using Dynamo. In this lesson, you’ll learn to create three distinct facade designs, demonstrating the power and flexibility of parametric modelling. You’ll start by designing a dynamic wavy facade, then explore advanced techniques using attractor points to shape intricate patterns, and finally, tackle an interior ceiling design with adaptive elements. Each exercise not only covers creating complex geometry but also importing and applying materials in Revit. By the end, you’ll be equipped to produce adaptable, visually striking facades that transform both exterior and interior spaces.

Lesson 7.2 – Creating Dynamic Parametric Facades – Part 2 (33:37). In this lesson, we explore the creation of a parametric facade design inspired by the New King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station in Riyadh, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. This lesson focuses on replicating Zaha Hadid’s signature fluid and dynamic architectural forms using advanced parametric techniques. By the end of the lesson, you will have developed a custom script to generate a Zaha Hadid-like facade, applying key concepts in geometry manipulation and design flexibility.

Lesson 8 – Image-to-Geometry Conversion (15:33). Lesson 8 covers converting high-contrast black and white images into solid patterns using Dynamo, then importing them into Revit. The process starts by reading an image as a pixel grid in Dynamo, extracting brightness values to distinguish dark and light areas, and creating points based on pixel data. Geometric shapes are placed at these points, then extruded to form a 3D pattern. Users can customize the design by adjusting shape size, spacing, and pixel resolution. The final geometry is imported into Revit, suitable for parametric facades or ceiling designs, with flexibility for various architectural applications.

Lesson 9: Creating and Managing Views (16:24). Lesson 9 covers auto-generating floor and ceiling plan views in Revit using Dynamo. The process begins by extracting levels, creating views, and naming them automatically based on level information. The script applies view templates for both floor and reflected ceiling plans to streamline the setup. Additionally, a custom script is demonstrated for renaming views, including replacing, removing, and adding text to view names using string manipulation nodes. This approach automates the view creation process, saves time, and ensures consistent naming and organization across the project, enhancing efficiency in Revit documentation.

Lesson 10: Sheet Creation and View Placement (13:18). Lesson 10 focuses on automating sheet creation in Revit using Dynamo, following ISO standards for sheet numbering. The process starts by scripting the sheet number format based on project details and level information, with floor plans assigned to a 1000-series and ceiling plans to a 3000-series. It also includes setting up sheet names and connecting views to specific sheets. The script generates sheets, assigns title blocks, and places corresponding views on the sheets, ensuring organized documentation. This approach maintains consistency and reduces manual tasks, making project documentation efficient and structured.

Lesson 11: Interoperability with Other Software – MS Excel (35:10). Lesson 11 focuses on using Dynamo to integrate Revit with Excel for managing room data efficiently. The workflow includes creating two scripts: one for exporting room parameters from Revit to Excel and another for importing updated data back into Revit. The process starts by extracting room elements and parameters like name, number, department, and finishes. The data is then compiled and exported to Excel, where users can easily make changes. A second script brings the updated data back into Revit, mapping the changes using element IDs, ensuring all room information is accurately updated.

Lesson 12: Automating Tagging and Dimensioning (17:43). Lesson 12 covers automating tagging and dimensioning in Revit using Dynamo. It demonstrates placing room, door, and window tags by selecting elements, setting tag locations, and customizing options like alignment and offsets. The lesson also shows automating dimensions for walls by capturing locations, defining dimension points, and connecting them with dimension lines. Additionally, it explains adding prefixes, suffixes, or custom labels above/below dimensions. This workflow enhances efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, ensuring consistent placement across views, and allowing quick adjustments for large projects.

Lesson 13: Exporting Sheets to PDF and DWG & DXF Formats (14:32). Lesson 13 focuses on automating the export of Revit sheets to multiple file formats (PDF, DWG, DXF) using Dynamo. The lesson covers setting up export nodes, configuring file naming conventions with parameters (e.g., sheet name, number, revision), and selecting export options (e.g., hiding crop boxes). It also demonstrates how to create a Dynamo Player script with key inputs (directory path, export options) for a streamlined, one-click export process. The workflow simplifies repetitive tasks, ensures consistent file naming, and supports quick adjustments across projects using Dynamo Player.

Lesson 14: Compiling All Scripts to Create a Master Script (14:18). Lesson 14 concludes the course by integrating all individual auto-documentation scripts into a comprehensive master script. This master script automates tasks like extracting views from levels, applying view templates, creating sheets, assigning ISO-standard sheet names and numbers, tagging, dimensioning, and exporting sheets. The workflow centralizes all functions, allowing users to manage Revit documentation without switching between multiple scripts. Users are advised to freeze unused script sections for efficiency. The compiled scripts and Revit files are available for download, streamlining Revit projects with a single, organized script.

Using Dynamo in Revit workflows boosts efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency across projects.

It allows users to automate processes like tagging, sheet creation, and parameter adjustments, significantly reducing the time and effort required for manual work while maintaining accuracy. This automation ensures that project standards are met consistently, minimizing errors and streamlining documentation. Beyond efficiency, Dynamo enhances Revit’s parametric design capabilities, enabling the creation of complex, adaptive geometry that goes beyond Revit’s native functions. It opens up opportunities for algorithmic design, allowing for the exploration of dynamic shapes, patterns, and structures. Additionally, Dynamo facilitates efficient data management, enabling designers to easily manipulate and update information across models, making it ideal for data-driven projects and advanced custom workflows.

Meet your tutor - Neelkumar Wala | BIM Specialist & Project Manager

Hi, I’m Neelkumar Wala. I am a BIM Specialist and Project Manager. With extensive experience across various project types and procurement routes, I have successfully managed projects with substantial contract values. My work spans a broad spectrum of public and private sector clients nationwide. I have a deep passion for educating and mentoring the next generation of professionals in the architecture and construction industry. I offer guidance and support to aspiring BIM specialists and project managers through various mentoring programs and am also a visiting tutor and guest lecturer at several academic institutions.

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