Dynamo
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  • About
  • Introduction
    • What is Dynamo & How Does It Work?
    • Primer User Guide, Dynamo Community & Platform
  • Setup for Dynamo
  • User Interface
    • Workspace
    • Library
  • Nodes and Wires
  • Essential Nodes & Concepts
    • Index of Nodes
    • Geometry for Computational Design
      • Geometry Overview
      • Vector, Plane & Coordinate System
      • Points
      • Curves
      • Surfaces
      • Solids
      • Meshes
    • The Building Blocks of Programs
      • Data
      • Math
      • Logic
      • Strings
      • Color
    • Designing with Lists
      • What's a List
      • Working with Lists
      • Lists of Lists
      • n-Dimensional Lists
    • Dictionaries in Dynamo
      • What is a Dictionary
      • Dictionary Nodes
      • Dictionaries in Code Blocks
      • Revit Use-Cases
  • Custom Nodes & Packages
    • Custom Nodes
      • Custom Node Introduction
      • Creating a Custom Node
      • Publishing to Your Library
    • Packages
      • Package Introduction
      • Package Case Study - Mesh Toolkit
      • Developing a Package
      • Publishing a Package
      • Zero-Touch Importing
  • Dynamo for Revit
    • The Revit Connection
    • Selecting
    • Editing
    • Creating
    • Customizing
    • Documenting
  • Dynamo for Civil 3D
    • The Civil 3D Connection
    • Getting Started
    • Node Library
    • Sample Workflows
      • Roads
        • Light Pole Placement
      • Land
        • Service Placement
      • Utilities
        • Rename Structures
      • Rail
        • Clearance Envelope
      • Surveying
        • Point Group Management
    • Advanced Topics
      • Object Binding
      • Python and Civil 3D
    • Dynamo Player
    • Useful Packages
    • Resources
  • Dynamo in Forma Beta
    • Set Up Dynamo Player in Forma
    • Add and Share Graphs in Dynamo Player
    • Run Graphs in Dynamo Player
    • Dynamo compute service differences with Desktop Dynamo
  • Coding in Dynamo
    • Code Blocks and DesignScript
      • What's a Code Block
      • DesignScript Syntax
      • Shorthand
      • Functions
    • Geometry with DesignScript
      • DesignScript Geometry Basics
      • Geometric Primitives
      • Vector Math
      • Curves: Interpolated and Control Points
      • Translation, Rotation, and Other Transformations
      • Surfaces: Interpolated, Control Points, Loft, Revolve
      • Geometric Parameterization
      • Intersection and Trim
      • Geometric Booleans
      • Python Point Generators
    • Python
      • Python Nodes
      • Python and Revit
      • Setup Your Own Python Template
    • Language Changes
  • Best Practices
    • Graph Strategies
    • Scripting Strategies
    • Scripting Reference
    • Managing Your Program
    • Efficiently Working With Large Data Sets In Dynamo
  • Sample Workflows
    • Getting Started Workflows
      • Parametric Vase
      • Attractor Points
    • Concept Index
  • Developer Primer
    • Build Dynamo from Source
      • Build DynamoRevit from Source
      • Managing and Updating Dependencies in Dynamo
    • Developing for Dynamo
      • Getting Started
      • Zero-Touch Case Study - Grid Node
      • Executing Python Scripts in Zero-Touch Nodes (C#)
      • Going Further with Zero-Touch
      • Advanced Dynamo Node Customization
      • Using COM (interop) types in Dynamo Packages
      • NodeModel Case Study - Custom UI
      • Updating your Packages and Dynamo Libraries for Dynamo 2.x
      • Updating your Packages and Dynamo Libraries for Dynamo 3.x
      • Extensions
      • Defining Custom Package Organization for Dynamo 2.0+
      • Dynamo Command Line Interface
      • Dynamo Integration
      • Developing For Dynamo For Revit
      • Publish a Package
      • Build a Package from Visual Studio
      • Extensions as Packages
    • Pull Requests
    • Testing Expectations
    • Examples
  • Appendix
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Visual Programming and Dynamo
    • Resources
    • Release Notes
    • Useful Packages
    • Example Files
    • Host Integration Map
    • Download PDF
    • Dynamo Keyboard Shortcuts
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Setup for Dynamo

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Last updated 2 years ago

Dynamo as Extension vs Dynamo Sandbox

Dynamo is an active open-source development project. Find out the .

Launch Dynamo as Extension

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

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

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

Get Dynamo Sandbox

Download

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

'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.

Unzip

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

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

Choose a destination to unzip all the files.

Launching

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

You will see the DynamoSandbox startup screen as follow.

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

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.

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 to launch it.

The Dynamo application is available from the . Both official, past or pre-released versions are available from the download page. Visit page and Click Download for the official released version.

Download and install to your computer for this step.

Dynamo for Revit
Dynamo for Civil 3D
Dynamo website
Get Dynamo
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list of software that supports Dynamo