The Python Script module within Dynamo for Revit offers flexible programming capabilities. While many developers working on Revit secondary development are proficient with the Revit API, they typically use C# in the Visual Studio environment. Imagine the advantage if you could seamlessly use the Revit API directly within Dynamo’s Python Script module—it would certainly enhance productivity.
In fact, this is entirely achievable.
Let’s start by reviewing how we typically use the Revit API when writing a Revit plugin:
As shown, we can import RevitAPI and RevitAPIUI within the Python Script module. However, using RevitAPI here has its challenges: the code must be written entirely from scratch, and the experience is not as smooth or enjoyable as working in C#. Below are two examples illustrating this point.
1. Importing the Math Library
2. Referencing RevitAPI and RevitAPIUI
3. Combining RevitAPI, RevitAPIUI, and Autodesk.DesignScript.Geometry
Here, the output data is compatible and can be recognized by Dynamo’s nodes.
4. Extending Functionality by Using the API in Dynamo via Visual Studio
The APIs developed for Revit and those available in Dynamo are fully interchangeable. If you found this insightful, please give this article a thumbs up!
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