Using Dynamo to Quickly Label Curtain Wall Panels
Some native commands in Revit can be repetitive, leading to significant time wastage. However, when used together, Dynamo and Revit can drastically reduce repetitive tasks, boost efficiency, and save valuable time.
1. Preparation: First, create a new curtain wall. Then, use the Annotation command and select Mark All to label all the curtain wall panels. Afterward, modify the labels as needed. The tag family’s label parameter should be set to Mark.
2. Open Dynamo within Revit and start a new project file. Use the Select Elements by Category node to pick the curtain wall panels in Revit.
Note:
- Select All Elements of Category: Selects all elements of the specified category within the active project.
- Select Categories: Provides a list of all built-in categories.
3. Identify the nodes related to the Mark parameter in Revit:
- Use a String node and enter Mark.
- Use the Element.SetParameterByName node to assign values to an element’s parameter.
4. Create nodes to sequentially number the curtain wall panels starting from 1:
- Number: Create a numerical value and set it to 1.
- List.Count: Returns the total count of items in a given list.
- Sequence: Generates a sequence of numbers.
- String from Object: Converts any object to a string.
5. Connect all the nodes correctly as shown in the diagram. The numbered labels for the curtain wall panels will then update in real time within Revit.
Summary: By combining Dynamo and Revit, you can automate calculations and labeling tasks to achieve your desired results efficiently. The key is understanding the role and function of each node to make the most of this powerful tool.
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