In this class, you will learn how to connect your Civil 3D models into the Dynamo environment using C# programming language and the Zero Touch interface. Learn how to connect to a running Civil 3D application using the Civil 3D COM API, and create customized nodes for common Civil 3D object types. We will then import the Zero Touch library into Dynamo Studio, where we will apply the new nodes into a Dynamo canvas and extract Civil 3D model data for analysis or construction. Finally, we will investigate how we can transfer data from within Dynamo back into our current Civil 3D model objects. This session is intended for those wishing to extend their Civil 3D customization skills, capitalizing on the power of the Dynamo interface.

Major urban transport projects are an opportunity to develop BIM and PLM applied to railway systems and underground structures. This involves extending BIM processes to linear infrastructures, transport system operating equipment and their environment for design, and implementation and asset management. Methods based on the automation of model generation and model views (2D, 3D, GIS) from object databases and libraries make it easier to integrate information from designers, manufacturers and contractors. The construction of complete digital mock-up makes it easier to control railway projects, characterized by the high reliability, operability, and safety requirements, strong maintenance constraints, but also by the complexity of the interfaces, the geographic extent and the long infrastructure lifecycle. We will show you how Autodesk tools made it possible to take a step towards the open BIM on the Grand Paris Express automatic metro project and Lyon – Line E project. Our demonstration will deal with the topics of: 1) ensuring that the project data is of high quality through BIM model structuring, library of standard objects, standardization of property set; 2) saving time from design to shop-drawing and from construction to O&M by ensuring the digital continuity by using open format (IFC) and open data dictionary (bsDD = buildingSmart International) over the lifecycle of the project; 3) encouraging and improving collaboration among multidisciplinary teams by robust and smooth processes by using BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) Manager and GIS; 4) managing the infra-systems interface in linear infrastructure and station buildings; 5) automation of metro station modeling through Dynamo by a functional approach; 6) automation of linear infrastructures and systems modeling through Dynamo using object database; 7) extension of modeling to the geology.

What are the main benefits Dynamo can bring to civil infrastructure modeling? To what extent should visual scripting be used, and to which Revit elements' parametrics? This class will cover these areas and show the application of Dynamo to real civil infrastructure projects.

Japan has a lot of natural disasters. We suffer from damages by earthquakes, typhoons, tornados, flood etc. For those victims of large-scale disasters, temporary houses are provided by the government. With its prefab building technology, Daiwa House Group has built the largest number of temporary houses in Japan. By utilizing BIM, we are challenging to shorten the lead time to provide temporary houses. Two types of programs by Dynamo are under development. One is to create layout drawings with interactive design method and the other is to create Revit detailed models and detailed drawings automatically.

This is a significant project being undertaken in Southeast Asia, and contains many road crossovers, 15 stations and stockyards, as well as a large number of bridges, viaducts, and tunnels. The development of this project will showcase the contractor’s investment in the ability to develop workflows that can be automated and scaled from various resources to generate the solutions for fast review for construction and auditing for the independent reviewer and the government body. This class will cover a quick review of the project and then dive into the consultants, support, and standards that provided automation workflows to deliver outcomes and deliverables. We will look at a Dynamo, Revit software, BIM 360 software, InfraWorks software, Civil 3D software, and Navisworks, in an ecosystem that was developed to meet the transport bodies’ requirements. This project is ongoing, and we will look at the works and milestones delivered to date.

Modeling sloped framing seems to be one of the items that Revit users shy away from. The perception is that it is time consuming and difficult to accurately model sloped framing—but this doesn’t have to be the case. This lab will demonstrate two methods—one conventional, and one utilizing Dynamo. With both methods we can model sloped framing quickly and easily, such that the framing is placed correctly and will stay in the correct location if the roof moves or changes. Accurately modeling sloped framing in Revit is important for so many reasons, both internally for the structural engineer, and in coordination with other disciplines. Modeling sloped framing does not have to be a monumental chore, and this lab will show how to make it easier.

Can you manage without drawings? Can you design long-span bridges in Revit software? Of course! Through creative use of Revit, the Revit API, and Dynamo we have designed a 520-meter cantilever bridge—the Trysfjord Bridge—completely drawing-free, as a part of a 19-kilometer highway project in the southern part of Norway. We will use the model of this bridge as the use case for the presentation, and it is the sole delivery to the contractor. Governmental demands of drawing-free design are not solved by any out-of-the-box software, yet our approach yields the possibility to harvest high-quality data for construction and manufacturing directly from the model. We’ll investigate how to identify the contractor’s need for information, exemplified by solutions for formworks, tendons, and tabulation for slip forming, with model objects aligned with the requirements for the specifications given in the tender documents. Satisfying these demands requires a sound review of the model, and we’ll describe how to automate this.

This class will cover the workflow for using InfraWorks software, with Inventor software and Revit software, for bridge modeling. It will cover what you can do with the software today, as well as what will be available in the near future. We will use a data set from a pilot project that uses this workflow. We’ll discuss the steps your company can take to move out of a 2D world, and the lessons learned from the pilot project, and we’ll show how the project team can work together with an integrated model to manage change. Lastly, we’ll discuss the key differences between using this workflow and using Dynamo for Revit software to model bridges.

Developing a strategy for tackling computational design can be quite the challenge. At BuroHappold Engineering, we strongly believe that every engineer has a contribution to make to computational design—not just the few with a deep understanding of coding. We’ve developed a global strategy based on this concept, and would like to share the outcomes and challenges that we faced along the way. During this session, we’ll review how we teach Dynamo to our engineers, via our robust Dynamo training program. We’ll also review ways to ingrain computational design in a company culture through hackathons and mentoring. Finally, we’ll review ways to organize scripts, and look at how to implement them in project work.

30 St Mary Axe, known to most as "The Gherkin," is arguably the most recognisable building on the London skyline. Designed by Foster and Partners, its organic glazed facade has caught the eye of visitors to London since its erection. This hands-on lab is based on a tutorial I developed and uploaded to YouTube (https://youtu.be/NS0JboPxa78) in April 2017. The tutorial walks the user through the process of developing the Gherkin solely using Dynamo and Revit adaptive components. The tutorial has since amassed over 23,000 views, with the largest portion of viewers from the United Kingdom. When search terms 'Revit' and 'Dynamo' are together input to YouTube, the above tutorial appears third in the results, showing the demand by viewers. This hands-on lab will give all participants an insight into how easily geometry and information can be manipulated using the Autodesk suite of design tools. The result of this manipulation is utilised to create a real-world output in the form of the Gherkin, a fitting case study for Autodesk University London.

My own experience at Hawkins\Brown has taught me that a significant hurdle in the implementation of computational design workflows into an office is new users getting over the fear factor of interacting in a visual scripting environment. We have had success in overcoming this hurdle by developing custom GUI nodes for Dynamo, that allow complex multistage scripts to be run without the need to interact with Dynamo.This session will provide attendees with a step-by-step guide on how to create a Winform ComboBox dropdown selector UI custom node directly in Dynamo using Python. Once complete, I will also identify how only 20% of the code needs to be adapted to be able to create a number of further UI’s including Select a file, Textbox input, and Warning message.The workshop utilises the Winform GUI library as part of the Microsoft .NET Framework which typically requires an IDE for utilisation. However Dynamo’s use of IronPython, which is integrated with the .NET Framework, IronPython can use the Winform and other such libraries. This opens the door for all skill levels of users to explore GUI development directly in Dynamo. Given that GUI development is typically not supported in Python there is very little literature on the topic which makes it difficult to learn on your own. This is a key reason why I have decided to propose this session in Python with Dynamo and not C# with Visual Studio as it will provide a source of information for an otherwise poorly document field. This is alongside the fact that it will be more assessable to a wider number of delegates. Having said this, the session could more easily be adapted to cover the same topic but in C# within visual studio. The session will be split into 3 clear sections: 1) Presentation: Providing an overview of the topic; 2) Lab/ workshop tutorial: Providing a step-by-step guide for how to code a Winform ComboBox drop down selection GUI; 3) A live demonstration on how only a small amount of the code that everyone has just written needs to be altered in order to create a different type of GUI.

Parametric tools are still sitting in a niche corner and, incorrectly, considered applicable only to equally niche projects. This talk will demonstrate how a basic understanding of Grasshopper software and the Dynamo extension can add massive value to a design team (and I will quantify said value to help you convince the skeptics). This class will demonstrate simple workflows in Dynamo, Grasshopper, Microsoft Excel, and Revit software that we developed to help us efficiently design and document a new stadium in Sydney, Australia. These tools helped us reduce our documentation time by more than 500 hours (50%). These simple tools were developed in both Dynamo and Grasshopper, and this talk is targeted at anyone interested in new workflows and increasing efficiency. We will demonstrate a series of scripts associated with foundation and rock assessment and column modeling and scheduling, and we’ll cover design and documentation tools for the geometrically complex tensile roof. In addition, we will touch on tools developed to automate view creation for documentation. This session features Revit Structure, Dynamo Studio, and Revit. AIA Approved

The class will encompass innovation in digital design practice, and showcase leadership evolved and implemented on large-scale iconoclastic projects across the United States. The class will show case studies of structuring an environment of collaboration and creating "enablers" across a firm with specialized digital skills, practice, research and development, training, education and community outreach, and innovation. Architecture and engineering design is evolving and becoming more sophisticated, demanding the best design in the least time. Autodesk Generative Design software with visual programming helps us achieve the best design solution, and also gives us more adaptability to changes and flexibility to be open to better ideas as we move forward, automating regular and repetitive tasks. To summarize: If your firm wants to learn to save time and money on projects and achieve the best design solutions using Dynamo scripts and other latest innovations, please attend this class.

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is heading toward Industry 4.0 and digital twins are a trend. As MEP design processes become more intelligent, digital twins are now feasible to reach and have many advantages ahead. These are powerful and can enable building owners to create smart buildings and operate with less. MEP models and point-cloud scans are more accessible toward more-affordable sensors. How can we use MEP models after project handover to enhance the operation of buildings along their lifecycles? This class will show the process of converting MEP models to digital twins using IoT devices—specifically, how to connect MEP models and sensors together by using cloud technology, Dynamo, and Revit 2020 software. Also, this class will show how to visualize IoT live data with BI dashboards to increase awareness of how people use buildings and to enhance the maintenance process of buildings. So, learn how to bring MEP models to life as digital twins, comply with client needs, and make the build environment more sustainable

In this class attendees will be introduced to do Parametric Design using Adaptive Points and how to work with Adaptive components in Revit with and w/o Dynamo. Explore ways to create interesting parametric relationships which are anchored to Attractor Points using Dynamo. points. Learn about their application, advantages and disadvantages. How these families can be further placed and made parametric using attractor points in Dynamo will be shown. This advance knowledge is beneficial to anyone interested in creating Flexible & Dynamic smart revit families for their Design.

The United Kingdom's rail structure is one of the oldest in the world and is currently being modernised to increase capacity and meet government targets. Many of the current projects are focused on refurbishing and extending existing station platforms and continuing the electrification of older lines. In this interactive session, you will learn how Autodesk Revit and Dynamo can take digital engineering to the next level with Rail infrastructure projects. The session will focus on the efficient design and modelling of trackside structures such as platform extensions, overhead line equipment and fencing.

This class will start by explaining what computational design is then introduce Dynamo, its user interface, scripts and some of its useful applications. We will see how it integrates with Autodesk Civil 3D and where we can leverage it the most with examples from roads and highways, rail and land development. Finally, we will share a list of resources where attendees can resort to when they want to learn more about the software and create their own scripts.

This session is based on our experience at KPF of pushing BIM implementation on the next level. Steady progress was re-invigorated by increasing client demands and industry expectations, but to make the most of that we had to take the time to review all of our processes and documentation to ensure that we could both meet expectations and also push our work in new and exciting directions. Some of the areas we will focus on include re-evaluating your BIM Implementation Strategy; how far have you come, how far do you still need to go; is your documentation fit for purpose; what makes an effective BEP template; how to approach BIM with your clients; what to do when there is no EIR, and how to respond to one when there is; boosting your training processes; what we did to evaluate and re-focus our training efforts; considering the skills required of your firm's employees, do you have an adequate support system in place; adding extra deliverables to your process; responding to the rise in demand for IFC and COBie; how to effectively introduce new tools (e.g., Dynamo/Enscape) to your workflows; are your QA/QC processes up to the job of evaluating increasingly complex models and datasets, or do you still use 'red pen' markups.

Helping children to love math is a challenge to most parents. Math is a skill that takes a lot of brain power to master, and kids can experience this as hard work. Since kids are more receptive to learning when it is associated more with play than with work, it is a good idea for parents to expose kids to math in fun ways. The challenge is to figure out how to create simple interactions and early learning activities to serve as a foundation for kids to enjoy math. Believe it or not, Revit software and the Dynamo extension can help. Using Revit software and the Dynamo extension together with an old Disney movie—“Donald in Mathmagic Land”—I’ve turned my kid into a math lover. Come to my class and I’ll share my experience with you. This session features Revit and 123D.

Specialized applications for structure, analysis, detailing, and more are now included in your Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection subscription. How is the new, unified AEC Collection changing how you work? In this 60-minute session, you’ll learn about the seamless Revit software, Robot Structural Analysis software, Advance Steel software, and Dynamo software. You’ll learn how to link a Revit structural model to Robot Structural Analysis for structural steel code check and optimization. You’ll also learn how to control all models using Dynamo. This class will also cover how to set up and use BIM 360 Design software for sharing Revit, Robot Structural Analysis, and Advance Steel models, and to curate, coordinate, and manage deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. When design project teams have the right information at the right time, work happens faster.