Automation in Revit: Essentials
In this foundational training, we delve into understanding Revit data models and their significance to automation. We lay the groundwork by discussing and applying essential concepts in Revit automation using built-in capabilities and Dynamo. Practical projects allow for hands-on learning and application of these concepts, with emphasis on the creation of custom families and Dynamo scripts. Upon completion, you can understand and create Revit data models, apply basic Revit automation, create custom families, integrate external data sources, and troubleshoot simple automation scripts. You'll also be able to automate a basic layout for a building's core and services, setting the stage for more advanced automation workflows.
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Overview
In this foundational training, we delve into understanding Revit data models and their significance to automation. We lay the groundwork by discussing and applying essential concepts in Revit automation using built-in capabilities and Dynamo. Practical projects allow for hands-on learning and application of these concepts, with emphasis on the creation of custom families and Dynamo scripts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, you can understand and create Revit data models, apply basic Revit automation, create custom families, integrate external data sources, and troubleshoot simple automation scripts. You'll also be able to automate a basic layout for a building's core and services, setting the stage for more advanced automation workflows.
Syllabus
Part 1: Revit Data Models and Basics of Automation (4h)
Part 2: Custom Families and Dynamo (4h)
Part 3: Dynamo and Data Exchange (4h)
Part 4: Troubleshooting and Best Practices (4h)
Part 5: Final Project (4h)
Part 1: Revit Data Models and Basics of Automation
This section will focus on introducing Revit data models and basic automation concepts. You will learn the significance of data models in Revit, how to navigate through the Revit data structure, and identify elements and properties. After establishing a strong understanding of data models, we'll dive into the basics of Revit automation. We'll discuss its benefits, limitations, and areas where automation can be beneficial. We will touch upon creating, using, and running scripts in Revit, setting the foundation for more advanced automation techniques in future sessions.
By the end of the day, you will clearly understand Revit data models and the foundations of automation. This knowledge will set you up for success as we delve into more complex automation tasks in the upcoming sessions.
Part 2: Custom Families and Dynamo
The second section will delve deeper into creating custom families and understanding Dynamo. We will discuss family templates, the process of creating and modifying custom geometry, and adding parameters. We will also revisit Dynamo, focusing on the interaction with families.
Part 3: Dynamo and Data Exchange
The third part will cover the use of Dynamo for automation and the fundamentals of data exchange. We will work on creating and running Dynamo scripts and integrating external data sources with Revit.
Part 4: Troubleshooting and Best Practices
This section will focus on troubleshooting common errors, debugging automation scripts, and introducing best practices for successful automation in Revit.
Part 5: Final Project
The final part will be dedicated to applying the knowledge and skills you've gained through a practical project: designing and automating a basic layout for a building's core and services.
By the end of this training, you will have a solid understanding of Revit data models and automation techniques, ready to tackle more advanced automation tasks in future trainings.
Download Resources
Please download our training resources in Zip format. These files contain project data, scripts, and data sources required for your training. They'll help you follow along seamlessly during the sessions.
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