# Example Files

#### These example files accompany the Dynamo Primer, and are organized according to Chapter and Section.

## Essential Nodes & Concept

### Geometry for Computational Design

#### Geometry Overview

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#### Vector, Plane & Coordinate System

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#### Points

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#### Curves

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#### Surface

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#### Solids

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### The Building Blocks of Programs

#### Data

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#### Math

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#### Logic

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#### Strings

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#### Color

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### Designing with Lists

#### What's a List

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#### Working with Lists

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#### Lists of Lists

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#### n-Dimensional Lists

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### Dictionaries in Dynamo

#### Revit Use-Cases

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## Custom Nodes & Packages

### Custom Nodes

#### Creating a Custom Node

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#### Publishing to Your Library

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### Packages

#### Package Case Study - Mesh Toolkit

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#### Publishing a Package

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#### Zero-Touch Importing

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## Dynamo for Revit

#### Selecting

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#### Editing

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#### Creating

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#### Customizing

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#### Documenting

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## Coding in Dynamo

### Code Blocks and DesignScript

#### DesignScript Syntax

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#### Shorthand

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#### Functions

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### Python

#### Python Nodes

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#### Python and Revit

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## Best Practices

### Graph Strategies

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### Scripting Strategies

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## Sample Workflows

### Getting Started Workflows

#### Parametric Vase

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#### Attractor Points

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