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BIM Dynamo for Revit 2026 – Time-Saving Automation Workflows

Name: BIM Dynamo for Revit 2026 – Time-Saving Automation Workflows
Rating: 4.6 (71 reviews)

Automate Sheets, Views, Schedules + Manage Parameters, Families, Excel & Data in Revit 2026 with Dynamo Script & Node

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Created byAmir Karami • BIM

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Automation of Sheets and Views in Revit – Complete Workflow with No Code Using Dynamo
Schedules in Revit Projects – High Accuracy and Dynamic Updates with Dynamo Nodes
Parameter Editing in Revit Families – Expert Techniques for Type and Instance Modification
Selection and Filtering of Revit Elements – High Precision with BoolMask, Conditions, and Logic
Excel Integration in Revit Workflows – Seamless Data Import and Export with Dynamo Scripts
Family Naming in Revit – Prefix and Suffix Automation for Clean and Structured Standards
Element ID and TextNote Control – Professional Tagging and Annotation Editing in Revit Using Dynamo
Data Extraction from Revit Models – Structured Access to Categories, Parameters, and Elements
Function-Based Filtering of Architectural Elements – Smart Selection of Walls, Floors, and Ceilings in Revit
Use of ClockWork and Rhythm Packages – Efficient Revit Automation with Real Examples
Elevation Control for Windows and Ceilings – Smart Adjustment Based on Levels Using Parametric Logic
Dynamo Player in Revit Projects – Interactive Automation with Input and Output for Non-Coders

Course content

10 sections • 58 lectures • 9h 33m total length

Dynamo for Revit Integration – Key Applications and Workflow Benefits6:30
Leverage Dynamo for Revit to automate repetitive tasks, extract and manage data, and generate documentation, while analyzing model data and enabling interdisciplinary coordination and dynamic parameter-driven changes.
Dynamo Element Selection – All Elements, Categories, Filters23:05
Learn to connect Revit and Dynamo using practical selection nodes: all elements of a category, all elements in a view or level, and select model element options for precise workflows.
Revit Data in Dynamo – Importing Elements and Reading Properties13:35
Learn to import Revit elements into Dynamo and read both instance and type properties using element parameters and element type nodes, enabling parameter extraction and data comparison.
Dynamo Filtering Methods – BoolMask, GetParameter, Selection Logic18:46
Learn to filter selections in dynamo by wall type using boolean mask, get parameter value by name (wall type) and wall type name, selecting only walls of type w-100mm.
Dynamo String Conversion – Parameter to Text with Name Node12:30
Learn how to convert Revit element parameters to text in Dynamo using string from objects and string from array, with name node handling walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.
Revit Levels in Dynamo – Extracting Name and Elevation Data16:40
Learn how to extract Revit level data in Dynamo by name and elevation, using get parameter value by name, level name, and level elevation to distinguish SSL and FFL levels.
String Handling in Dynamo – General Nodes for Parameter Formatting13:48
Learn how Dynamo handles Revit parameters with string conversion, using element parameter name, category name, and notes like element name, typename, and family name.

Dynamo Parameter Categories – Five Types of Revit Parameters16:54
Explore five Dynamo parameter categories for Revit: editable texts, numbers, selective texts, yes/no booleans, and undefined values; learn to extract values by name and apply indexing starting at zero.
Parameter Editing in Dynamo – SetParameter Node Overview14:41
Edit wall parameters in dynamo with set parameter by name to assign rfi comments to interior walls, then filter by category and update location line to center line.
Revit Parameter Exercise – Practice on Real Model15:22
Practice a Revit wall filtering workflow in Dynamo, using wall type name and get parameter by name to apply minus 100 millimeters base offset to interiors while handling large models.
Type Properties Extraction – Accessing Revit Type Data14:40
Learn how to access and extract type properties in Dynamo for Revit, such as wall width and function, by using element type connections and get parameter techniques.
Type-Based Filtering in Dynamo – Practical Workflow9:54
Apply type-based filtering in Dynamo to select interior walls by function or width, using type properties and parameter values to create booleans and masks for clean, scalable Revit workflows.
GetParameter in Dynamo – Tips, Issues, Best Practices10:29
Explore how to extract type-property parameters in Dynamo for Revit, navigate exceptions and limitations, and apply best practices for accessing thickness and width across walls, ceilings, and floors.

Dynamo for Type Parameters – Automating Set Operations17:55
Discover techniques to read and set type properties in dynamo for revit, using get parameter and set parameter by name on element types, with walls as examples.
Window Elevation Control – Auto Adjustment (Single Level Case)15:56
Explore Dynamo workflows to adjust window elevations on a single level by using head height and sill height, filtering windows by level and category, and automating selection with boolean masks.
Window Elevation Control – Full Automation with Level Logic21:38
Learn to implement full automation of window elevations in Revit with Dynamo level logic, calculating level heights and head heights, and grouping by 60 cm below each floor.
Window Filtering Challenge – Type-Based Selection Explained1:53
Explore a type-based window filtering workflow in Dynamo for Revit 2026: filter out small or low-sill windows, set widths below threshold to 60, and elevate other widths to maximum seen.
Window Filtering Solution – Finalized Smart Workflow10:48
Apply a step-by-step window filtering workflow in BIM Dynamo for Revit 2026 to separate windows by width and sill height using type properties, get parameter, and boolean mask.
Ceiling Height Scenario – Transfer Old Values to New Parameters5:17
Transfer old ceiling heights to a new parameter and automate height changes for naff and tile ceilings in Revit. If height ≤ 3.3, add 10 cm; else add 5 cm.
Ceiling Type Selection – Filtering Two Variants for Automation8:56
Discover how to automate ceiling height updates in Revit with Dynamo by creating an instance parameter 'old height', applying height offsets, and filtering two ceiling types (nav and tile).
Height Parameter Transfer – Writing Previous Elevation to New Field10:29
Transfer ceiling height by using a height offset from level and set parameter by name, rounding to two decimals, save as ceiling height, and freeze the node to prevent cycles.

Height Adjustment in Dynamo – BoolMask Logic8:08
Learn to filter ceilings by height using boolean mask and if nodes at 3.3 m, then apply 10 cm or 5 cm height offsets with set parameter by name.
Height Adjustment in Dynamo – IF Condition Method8:44
Apply an if condition and boolean mask in Dynamo to adjust ceilings by level offset, rounding results, and split true and false cases for targeted height updates.
Wall-Floor Clash Issue – Explanation and Parameters Involved1:34
Automate interior wall top offsets to prevent wall-floor clashes by linking offset to wall thickness and floor height. Update automatically when roof thickness changes, while excluding exterior walls.
Wall-Floor Clash Resolution – Automated Filtering and Correction11:51
Automate wall-floor clash resolution by filtering interior walls, using a function parameter to separate interior and exterior walls, and setting the top offset from floor thickness with Dynamo.
Object Name Formatting – Uppercase and Lowercase Conversion17:23
Learn to capitalize or lowercase Revit names, including rooms, levels, sheets, and materials, using direct rename or edit type. Apply dynamo change case and set parameter updates to automate naming.
Object Name Customization – Prefix and Suffix Insertion16:57
Explore how to customize sheet names with prefixes and suffixes in Dynamo, using the get parameter by name node to edit editable labels while distinguishing text notes from editable parameters.

Dynamo Packages Overview – Use Cases, Popular Options, Installation10:50
Explore dynamo packages that simplify complex workflows, extend capabilities beyond native dynamo, and optimize processes; learn how to install, manage, and update packages with the package manager.
Built-In vs Package Nodes in Dynamo – Key Differences and Use Strategies6:32
Identify built-in versus package nodes in Dynamo by learning how to install and use common packages, and recognize package nodes by icons and names.
Rhythm Package for Revit Parameters – SET/GET and Wall Type Selection3:30
Discover set/get workflows in Dynamo for Revit using the rhythm package, focusing on loading and selecting wall types and distinguishing loadable, system, and in-place families.
Linked Element Selection in Dynamo – Using Packages for External Models6:46
Learn how to extend Dynamo with packages to select elements from Revit models and linked files, overcoming native limitations, and explore practical examples like selecting elements from a link.
Utility Nodes in Dynamo Packages – Working with IDs and Element Info9:09
Explore how Dynamo packages use utility nodes to work with Revit element IDs, select by id, and access all elements of a category for efficient automation.
Wall Filtering by Function – Wrapping and Condition-Based Logic4:23
Learn wall filtering by function with Dynamo for Revit, using wrapping and condition-based logic to align location lines to center line and set wrap to exterior, with practice.
ClockWork Package for Wall Filtering – Practical Exercise9:51
Master wall filtering in Revit with ClockWork, using Dynamo to build and flatten lists and set type properties like wrapping ends and location line for automation.
Floor Selection by Function Parameter – Custom Filtering Workflow14:34
Execute a custom filtering workflow to select interior floors by function, using Dynamo to get the function from family type and set the type mark to class zero one.

TextNote Selection in Dynamo – Three Practical Techniques9:43
Explore three practical Dynamo techniques for text notes in Revit: selecting text notes by category, removing nulls from lunchbox, and using booleans to switch between change case and title casing.
TextNote Content Editing – SetNote.SetText Node7:59
learn how to edit text notes in dynamo using the text note set text node, contrast with set parameter, and understand output behavior and case changes for titles.
ID Parameter Assignment – Adding Custom ID Fields3:24
Create a custom element id parameter for all objects in Revit, apply it to walls, and build a schedule to view and locate items by id.
Element ID Extraction – Scheduling and Quantity Takeoff4:31
Create an element id parameter in Revit, extract IDs with Dynamo from all elements or specific categories, then set the parameter and generate schedules showing element IDs, family and type.
Renaming Elements with ClockWork – Walls and Families8:29
Learn to rename walls and family types with clockwork's set name, using element type inputs, prefixes and suffixes, and overcome set parameter limits for system and loadable families.
Family Name Customization – Prefix/Suffix for Windows8:46
Master how to rename windows in Revit using Dynamo by building a new name from the type name and current name, with optional prefix, suffix, and change-case.
Type and Family Name Extraction – Structured Output from Revit Elements10:23
Master extracting the family name and type name of Revit elements in Dynamo by using an element type and the get parameter value by name, clarifying rhythm package limitations.

Filtering by Type and Family – Two Logical Methods10:37
learn two logical methods to filter by type or family in dynamo for revit 2026 using boolean masks; use equals for exact matches and contains for substring filtering.
Steel Beam Filtering – Contains Node Application8:00
Learn to filter beam types in dynamo for revit using contains and boolean mask, with case-insensitive matching and or logic, distinguishing system and loadable families.
String Parameter Editing – Remove, Replace, Substring, toNumber9:32
Master string parameter editing in Dynamo for Revit, including removing, replacing, and substring operations, and convert strings to numbers to standardize element names and data for time-saving automation.
Steel Beam Repositioning – Exercise Explanation2:39
Automate steel beam repositioning in Revit with Dynamo to uniformly lower metal parts by a set offset, even when start and end offsets differ, and tag metals for identification.
Steel Beam Filtering Logic – Contains, Or Conditions13:58
Explore steel beam filtering logic in Dynamo for Revit 2026 by filtering framings by type name with contains for IP and PG, and applying start and end level offsets.
Column Name Cleanup – Removing Extra Spaces0:44
Clean column names by removing extra spaces in types containing the letter c, using a function to delete the stray space for those columns.
Column Name Replacement – Final Output Formatting5:16
Follow a dynamo for revit 2026 workflow to replace column names by extracting type names and removing spaces. Ensure edits affect type properties via element types and set names correctly.

Dynamo Player Overview – Inputs, Outputs, and Interface9:25
Explore Dynamo Player, a lightweight add-on that runs Dynamo scripts with inputs and outputs, without the full Dynamo environment. Learn to set a category input and count outputs like walls.
Node Renaming in Player – Using Numeric Parameters8:55
Explore Dynamo Player workflows to adjust walls base offset with numeric parameters, using get parameter by value, plus, and set parameter by value, then run to apply.
Sheet Parameter Reading – Strings, Booleans, and Common Issues11:19
discover how to use Dynamo Player to edit sheet parameters with strings and booleans, adding prefixes or suffixes, and applying uppercase, lowercase, or title case to sheet names.
Sheet Parameter Writing – Adding Prefixes and Suffixes6:22
Learn to apply prefixes and suffixes to sheet name and drawn by parameters using Dynamo's set parameter by name, with Dynamo player inputs, string inputs, and boolean buttons.
Element Selection in Player – Using Select Node9:18
Learn to select model elements in the player using select by category to filter walls and floors, with inputs, strings, and a boolean mask guiding precise outputs.
Category-Based Filtering – Synthesize Package Application6:58
Learn to filter elements by category in Dynamo for Revit 2026, using by name and filter element by category, convert categories to strings, and output walls and wall types.
Package Integration in Player – Making Scripts Executable5:25
Learn to integrate package scripts from Synthesys into the player via the extra folder, turning the d i n d y n suffix into executable tools.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Revit

Description

Note: This is not a Dynamo tutorial that only explains node functions. It’s a project-based training built around real BIM scenarios in Revit, helping you automate views, sheets, schedules, parameters, and families using practical scripts and logic-driven workflows.

How is a real Dynamo user different from someone who just connects random nodes in Revit?
How can smart scheduling and parameter control reduce modeling time and eliminate repetitive tasks in Revit?
What skills are truly needed in Dynamo to manage real Revit data, automate families, and build project-ready scripts?

This course is designed to teach Dynamo for Revit with practical, hands-on methods based on real-world BIM models. You will learn how to create automated workflows, use visual logic, and manage Revit elements confidently - without any programming knowledge. Every concept is demonstrated using real project examples and common industry challenges.

If you're looking for a clear way to automate tasks like sheet creation, family updates, or schedule management in Revit, this course will give you all the tools to work faster and more efficiently inside your projects.

Headlines:

Automation of Sheets and Views in Revit – Complete Workflow with No Code Using Dynamo

Schedules in Revit Projects – High Accuracy and Dynamic Updates with Dynamo Nodes

Parameter Editing in Revit Families – Expert Techniques for Type and Instance Modification

Selection and Filtering of Revit Elements – High Precision with BoolMask, Conditions, and Logic

Excel Integration in Revit Workflows – Seamless Data Import and Export with Dynamo Scripts

Family Naming in Revit – Prefix and Suffix Automation for Clean and Structured Standards

Element ID and TextNote Control – Professional Tagging and Annotation Editing in Revit Using Dynamo

Data Extraction from Revit Models – Structured Access to Categories, Parameters, and Elements

Function-Based Filtering of Architectural Elements – Smart Selection of Walls, Floors, and Ceilings in Revit

Use of ClockWork and Rhythm Packages – Efficient Revit Automation with Real Examples

Elevation Control for Windows and Ceilings – Smart Adjustment Based on Levels Using Parametric Logic

Dynamo Player in Revit Projects – Interactive Automation with Input and Output for Non-Coders

Enroll in the course today and learn how to transform your Revit workflow with Dynamo, step by step.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm available with 24/7 support to make sure you stay on track and become a confident Dynamo user.

Who this course is for:

BIM modelers
BIM Coordinators
Revit Users
Architectural Designers
Structural Engineers
MEP Engineers
Interior Designers
Landscape Architects
Urban Planners
Urban Designer
Revit Students
Computational Designers
Parametric Designers
CAD Technicians
Project Managers in AEC
Digital Construction Teams
Family Creators
Drafting Technicians
Revit Enthusiasts
Civil Engineers
Architects
Civil Engineers
3D Modelers

BIM Dynamo for Revit 2026 – Time-Saving Automation Workflows

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Dynamo Parameter Control and Filtering6 lectures • 1hr 22min

Dynamo Automation of Element Parameters8 lectures • 1hr 33min

Dynamo Logic, IF Conditions and Clash Detection6 lectures • 1hr 5min

Dynamo Packages for Workflow Enhancement8 lectures • 1hr 6min

Dynamo Editing of IDs and Annotations7 lectures • 53min

Dynamo Family Name Cleanup and Formatting7 lectures • 51min

Dynamo Player for Smart Script Execution7 lectures • 58min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 2min

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