Associated Engineering | Production Pulse Newsletter | Volume 1 - Issue 2

PRODUCTION PULSE

NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 – DECEMBER 2020

B uilding I nformation M odeling NowAvailable—Dynamo!

Self - Install via Software Centre

Dynamo is a visual programming software enabling the ability to build custom automations to save time and generate new ways of interacting with Revit and Civil 3D (currently, AE is only exploring Revit). As mentioned in earlier articles, AE has a Dynamo ProductionWebsite containing governance information as well as technical documentation on the growing list of Dynamo scripts available for Revit. The “ Dynamo – AE Custom ” install is now available via Software Center. This install streamlines the installation of Dynamo 2.0 for Revit and installs required Dynamo “ packages ” improving the user experience and increase success when running AE ’ s developed scripts. Dynamo “ packages ” are crowd - sourced improvements that allow additional functionality. This install is in response to the challenge we experienced having various versions of Dynamo installed across the company. Dynamo is installed with Revit and each Revit release installs a different version of Dynamo. Additionally, this install simplifies the complicated and time - consuming task of managing Dynamo “ packages ”.

Watch for additional scripts, resources and training.

Similar to AutoCAD ’ s Sheet Set Manager Functionality Dynamo—Rename/Renumber Sheets in Revit

Has your client ever implemented a new sheet numbering or naming schema mid - project? If so, I ’ m sure you wished there was an easy and quick way to make the required changes. Within Revit, our Dynamo workflow for renaming and renumbering sheets script can be a lifesaver! The script works with Microsoft Excel to significantly simplify the process of making edits. There are three basic steps:

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Exporting using Dynamo.

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Editing using Excel.

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Importing back into Dynamo.

Unlike editing Revit schedules, with Excel you use formulas, cell dragging and search/replace to quickly edit. Just remember, the usual Revit rules of unique sheet numbers and special character restrictions apply. Visit the Dynamo page on the Production website to learn more: HERE.

If you have any questions pertaining to the content within this article, please contact:

Edwin Guerra Castrejon

Eunice Fang

Corporate Dynamo Champion

Building Structural Technologist