DYNAMO PROFESSIONAL 101

Course Overview: Mastering Dynamo for BIM Automation

This online course is designed to help you master Dynamo, a visual programming tool that allows you to automate tasks and create parametric designs within Revit. Whether you're new to Dynamo or looking to enhance your skills, this course will guide you through techniques to streamline workflows, automate processes, and optimize your BIM projects.

What You'll Learn:

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   Introduction to Dynamo

   
   
   
   
   • Understand the Dynamo interface and basic navigation tools
   
   
   • Learn the basics of visual programming with nodes and wires
   
   
   • Explore how Dynamo integrates with Revit for seamless automation
   
   
   
   


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   Creating Simple Dynamo Scripts

   
   
   
   
   • Build your first scripts to automate basic tasks in Revit
   
   
   • Work with geometry and parameters in Dynamo
   
   
   • Learn how to manipulate and control Revit elements using Dynamo
   
   
   
   


3. 
   

   Advanced Dynamo Techniques

   
   
   
   
   • Automate complex tasks and workflows to improve efficiency
   
   
   • Use loops, conditionals, and custom functions for dynamic modeling
   
   
   • Learn to work with data structures like lists and dictionaries
   
   
   
   


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   Parametric Design with Dynamo

   
   
   
   
   • Create parametric designs and manipulate geometry based on input parameters
   
   
   • Build adjustable, flexible models that can be modified quickly
   
   
   • Automate repetitive design tasks, saving time and reducing errors
   
   
   
   


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   Interacting with Revit Models

   
   
   
   
   • Learn how to import, modify, and export data between Dynamo and Revit
   
   
   • Manage Revit elements such as walls, floors, and families within Dynamo
   
   
   • Use Dynamo to create custom workflows for specific project needs
   
   
   
   


6. 
   

   Real-World Applications and Case Studies

   
   
   
   
   • Apply Dynamo for real-world BIM applications, from design to documentation
   
   
   • Explore case studies showing how Dynamo optimizes architectural and engineering workflows
   
   
   • Learn how to collaborate and share Dynamo scripts with project teams
   
   
   
   

Target Audience:

• BIM professionals, architects, and engineers


• Revit users looking to automate tasks and optimize workflows


• Anyone interested in parametric design and automation within the BIM environment

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Revit and BIM concepts


• No prior experience with Dynamo is required

By the end of this course, you'll be able to use Dynamo confidently to automate tasks, create parametric designs, and significantly improve your BIM workflows.