Rhynamo and LunchBox Updates

LunchBox element collectors now have toggle inputs to better control updates with Revit.

The end of the winter is near (I hope!)... I've already started my spring cleaning by addressing some new features and enhancements to LunchBox and Rhynamo.  This past week, new versions of both Dynamo packages have been published to the package manager.  Be sure to check them out!

LunchBox

• Toggle inputs for all element collection nodes.  This allows the user to turn off collection and also force a refresh to the node if there is a change to the Revit model
• MEP Space collection
• New outputs for various collection nodes.

Rhynamo

• Get Text object data from Rhino models.
• Get User Data from Rhino geometry including User Strings and User Dictionaries
• Set User Data on exported geometry including User Strings and User Dictionaries.
• Check out the Rhynamo repo on Bitbucket to track these changes.
• Read my latest Blog post over at CASE about Rhynamo and Open Source tools.

User String and Dictionary nodes let us read custom user data that is assigned to Rhino geometry.

An example of round tripping Rhino geometry and assigning Revit properties as User Data.

A new node for getting text object data from Rhino.

Import OpenNURBS, Samples and Tutorial

Hot off the release of the CASE Import OpenNURBS Add-in for Revit, I have created some 3DM sample files you can use to test drive the tool.  I have also put together a DesignReform tutorial to get you started with the Add-In!

• Sample Rhino 3DM files:  The sample files contain all kinds of curve geometry which you can import into the Revit environment as model curves.
• DesignReform Tutorial:  A short tutorial for getting started with the Import OpenNURBS Add-In.

Here are some shots of the tool being put to work...!

CASE Free Revit Add-In: Import OpenNURBS

I am happy to announce that my first CASE Free Revit Add-In is available for download.  The new Add-In allows Revit to read the OpenNURBS (Rhino *.3dm) file format and import curves into the Revit Project environment as native model lines.  Future functionality will include support for the family environment and form creation...  for now, feel free to dig in and let us know what you think!

Get the Import OpenNURBS Revit Add-In here....!!!!

You'll need to make sure you have the new CASE Add-In manager...  check out Don Rudder's blog for more info!