# Setup for Dynamo

### Dynamo as Extension vs Dynamo Sandbox

Dynamo is an active open-source development project. Find out the [list of software that supports Dynamo](http://dynamobim.org/download/).

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### Launch Dynamo as Extension

Dynamo comes pre-installed with software such as **Revit3D**, **FormIt**, **Civil3D** and etc.

To start using, launch it from your toolbar panel. Depends on which software you are using, the launch icon can usually be found from the Menu > **Manage** Tab. Click on Dynamo icon ![](https://1734247194-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FY5ZuHF3yuXFWp1C46ZSo%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-48c8ef6c02a69ef25417858d9d5353aebe3f2135%2FdynamoCore-halfSize.png?alt=media\&token=5699c6d8-cba9-4de4-ba69-764d144dd984) to launch it.

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For more guidance on using Dynamo with a specific software, we recommend referring to the following sections:

* [Dynamo for Revit](https://primer2.dynamobim.org/7_dynamo_for_revit)
* [Dynamo for Civil 3D](https://primer2.dynamobim.org/dynamo-for-civil-3d)

If you would like to use Dynamo as a standalone application. Continue reading for guidance on downloading the Sandbox.

### Get Dynamo Sandbox

#### Download

The Dynamo application is available from the [Dynamo website](http://dynamobim.com). Both official, past or pre-released versions are available from the download page. Visit [Get Dynamo](http://dynamobim.org/download/) page and Click **Download** for the official released version.

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If you are looking for previous or 'bleeding edge' development releases, all versions can be found in the lower section from the same page.

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{% hint style="info" %}
'Bleeding edge' development may include some new and experimental features that are yet to be fully tested, hence may be unstable. By using this, you may discover bugs or issues, help us improve the application by reporting issues to our team.

Beginners are advised to download the official stable release.
{% endhint %}

#### Unzip

Before launching any version you have downloaded, you are required to unzip the content to your chosen folder.

Download and install [7zip](https://www.7-zip.org/download.html) to your computer for this step.

Right-click on the zip file and select **Extract All**...

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Choose a destination to unzip all the files.

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#### Launching

In your destination folder, double-click on **DynamoSandbox.exe** to launch it

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You will see the DynamoSandbox startup screen as follow.

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Congratulations, you have now finished the setup for using DynamoSandbox!

{% hint style="info" %}
**Geometry** is an additional functionality in Dynamo Sandbox that is only available to users who have a current subscription or license to the following Autodesk software: Revit, Robot Structural Analysis, FormIt, and Civil 3D. **Geometry** allows users to import, create, edit and export geometry from Dynamo Sandbox.
{% endhint %}