
Accelerate modelling of existing conditions with Dynamo workflows in Revit, translating site data into clean elements and leveraging pneumatic gun controls for generative design opportunities.
Explore Revit 2024 and Dynamo 2024 updates, upgrading from 2019 to 2023, with IronPython changes, updated references and files, and compatible libraries like practical BIM one.
Model MEP elements in Revit with Dynamo by creating elements from points, setting parameters by name, and importing Excel data to drive coordinates and lines for mapping.
Create a universal register by building a parametric Revit family with multiple shapes and visibility states, aligning to measurements and preserving a center point for north, south, east, and west.
Create circular and square manhole covers in Revit by building generative family models, sizing by diameter, setting thickness and materials, and centering them in the project.
Create inner chamber components in Revit Dynamo workflows by defining thickness and external diameter, building and adding parameters for square, circle, and rectangle families, aligning and loading into the project.
Configure visibility settings for manhole and chamber components, create and save a circular final chamber family, and define diameter, thickness, and depth via references and extrusions.
Create and adjust final chamber family files in Revit, modeling rectangular, circular, and square chambers with depth, thickness, and width using reference planes and plan alignment.
Explore Revit Dynamo updates 2024 for existing conditions, building pipe and register objects from files, switching between Excel and CSV inputs, and repairing Excel workflows through BIM 360.
Create pipes from file data by importing an Excel sheet, mapping coordinates and diameters, and placing pipe elements in Dynamo, grouped by pipe and system types.
In Revit Dynamo, create water registers from an Excel file by mapping x, y, and c values to circular, square, or rectangular manholes, and set instance parameters by name.
Learn how to configure a Revit family for MEP connectors by defining origin and reference planes, placing connectors on multiple faces, and managing instance parameters.
Configure family connectors by copying elements across faces, aligning diameters, heights, and descriptions with clear naming for consistent MEP connections.
Explore Dynamo updates 2024, library and package compatibility, and troubleshooting missing steam nodes; learn exporting to Excel and CSV, handling nulls, and building pipes.
Create registers from a file with connectors using a dynamo script. Load and adjust the family, mapping parameters such as diameter, depth, x, and location with proper naming conventions.
Learn how to use Dynamo with Clockwork to generate unique connector elements for existing conditions, assign depth, diameter, and X position, and set parameters by name.
Learn to export multiple connector requirements from revit dynamo into an excel file, flattening lists, using diameter and pipe counts to populate a pipes sheet.
Create related pipes in Revit Dynamo by selecting generic models, importing Excel data, grouping single and multiple elements, and generating lines by point with one meter direction.
Explore how to create multiple related pipes in Revit Dynamo by scripting groups, labeling, and connecting lines using lists, substring operations, and coordinate system by plane to generate pipe runs.
Create and refine a matrix for pipe placement by performing x operation and y value calculations, using list flattening, transpose, and connections to generate pipe coordinates.
Extract and organize pipe and diameter data from flattened geometry, determine start and end points, apply a naming convention, and export results to a csv for mep modeling.
Create pipes from a file by reading data, placing lines, and assigning pipe type, system type, and level, then set the shared parameter rec con and connectors and verify connections.
Learn a dynamo workflow to create related pipes by selecting existing pipes, choosing orientation (north, south, east, west), and generating connected lines with cleanup.
This course is designed to help you efficiently model existing conditions with greater accuracy and speed, addressing the challenges of uncertain site data. Often, built environments differ from plans, and accurately modeling these discrepancies can be a significant hurdle. By utilizing Dynamo and Dynamo Player, you will learn how to automate the creation of MEP elements based on existing conditions, leveraging data-driven workflows.
With Dynamo, you can create elements using numerical controls, offering a flexible approach to modeling that adapts to various site conditions. This process also lays the groundwork for integrating Generative Design into your future projects, enabling a smarter, more responsive design environment.
As the BIM industry enters a new era, programming and data management skills are becoming essential for optimizing construction and infrastructure projects. Dynamo allows you to automate repetitive tasks, reducing the need for manual modeling and enhancing coordination between teams.
In this course, we will focus on practical techniques for using Dynamo to model existing conditions. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively with the software, harnessing its capabilities to deliver accurate and efficient results. This course is part of a broader series of MEP modeling with Dynamo, offering you a collection of tools that can transform your modeling workflows.
You’ll have lifetime access to the course materials and can learn at your own pace. Stay informed about future courses and take advantage of the opportunities to enhance your BIM skills, improve workflows, and open doors to better job opportunities.