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Dynamo’s Security Vulnerability
Last week, I decided to see how far I could push Python nodes in Dynamo in terms of files external of Revit and I believe I have discovered a vulnerability in which an attacker can use a Python node within a Dynamo graph to gain access to your desktop. There have been some similar discussions…
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Use Dynamo to Transfer Phase Data to Bound Revit Models
This workflow was created as a request from @PhilosophyBIM on Twitter To @DynamoBIM guru, any way to automate the phase mapping to revit elements? I have a linked model binded to another file & lost all Phases. — Philip Chan (@PhilosophyBIM) September 26, 2017 The issue arises when binding a linked model in Revit. If…
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Dynamo Graph to push Space data into COBie.Component.Space including elements above the ceiling (MEP)
Here is a graph that I’ve thrown together that pushes the Revit Space number into the COBie parameter “COBie.Component.Space” for elements that are within the Space, including elements above the ceiling. Note that in order for this to include the elements in the area above ceilings (i.e., mechanical and electrical equipment), your spaces must use…
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Hello Dynamo World!
In learning every new programming language, it is customary to start with a “Hello world!” application. Although visual, Dynamo is a scripting tool as well, so I thought this would be a great first step for folks who are new to Dynamo. In this post, we demonstrate how to display “Hello world!” in the Revit…
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Linked Mechanical IFC Model Into Revit; Can’t See Ductwork
Tonight (yes, I am working on a Friday night), I ran into a new issue that I thought the community might be interested in. I linked an IFC into Revit which was exported from AutoCAD MEP. The issue is, I could not see any of the duct. Autodesk posted a solution to the problem that unfortunately…
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PSA: The Air Terminal category in Revit is DuctTerminal in Dynamo
Looking for the Air Terminal category in your Categories node Dynamo? You won’t find it. It’s called DuctTerminals in Dynamo. That is all.
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Faro Scans and Autodesk ReCap
Just a quick post to share that I had a first crack at using Autodesk ReCap 360 for importing laser scans from Faro to reference as-built conditions. So far, Recap is working well for importing FLS scans.
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Managing View Templates with Revit links that are set to “By Linked View” per level
One of the biggest challenges of dealing with large Revit models is working with outside consultants’ linked Revit models. You may need to use a linked view to easily match said consultant’s floor plan views. In that case, you should use the By Linked View V/G setting of your RVT Link. The problem you will face…
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[Solved] Revit Error: Unable to make the necessary Workset (Project Info) editable in the Linked File in order to change the Shared Coordinates.
While attempting to link an architectural Revit model into my electrical model, an interesting error message popped up: “Unable to make the necessary Workset (Project Info) editable in the Linked File in order to change the Shared Coordinates.” This was a new one for me. When attempting to open these models, you can’t uncheck the…
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[Solved] Revit does not display vertical elbows (i.e., risers in shafts) properly in plan view
Let’s talk a little about Plan Regions in Revit. In a nutshell, this tool helps to show areas of a View that may need to deviate from your view’s View Range. Aside from the common uses for this in architecture, mechanical designers can actually get their risers to display properly when using a vertical elbows. The Problem Mechanical…
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