# Forma **URL:** https://forum.dynamobim.com/c/forma/28.md [Latest](https://forum.dynamobim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynamobim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dynamobim.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Forma category](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/about-the-forma-category/95168)
**Author:** [@solamour](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/solamour)\ **Replies:** 0
Topics Related to Dynamo interaction of Dynamo with Autodesk Forma: Dynamo with Forma is a connection between Dynamo and Forma, allowing for an expression of Computational Design and Automation routines to run on Forma… --- ## [Dynamo as a Service & Forma - Run Failed](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-as-a-service-forma-run-failed/114699)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-as-a-service-forma-run-failed/114699 "2026-06-15T14:44:57Z")
Is anyone else experiencing issues with Dynamo as a Service through Forma Site Design? This is specifically - for me - through Desktop mode. Just yesterday I was working on the dynamo file just fine. But now when I try… --- ## [Desktop connector file path Resolver](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/desktop-connector-file-path-resolver/114514)
**Author:** [@GallowayUS.com\_RonAl](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/GallowayUS.com_RonAl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/desktop-connector-file-path-resolver/114514 "2026-05-01T16:48:44Z")
Has anyone come up with a better way to ID/Find the local DC and resolve paths for e.g. exporting parameters, reports, etc? Worked this one through with GPT- but is there a better way? /Dynamo/py-resolve-export-path-fro… --- ## [Item with Same Key Has Already Been Added - gfa Units](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/item-with-same-key-has-already-been-added-gfa-units/114241)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/item-with-same-key-has-already-been-added-gfa-units/114241 "2026-03-24T18:15:24Z")
I’m working on a Dynamo graph that automates the placement of multiple buildings on a site in Forma. Right now, I’m having issues pushing my geometry back to Forma as the gfaUnits, or unitcomponents. Using my previous … --- ## [Forma Terrain draw order](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/forma-terrain-draw-order/113816)
**Author:** [@ddrennen2QDK2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ddrennen2QDK2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/forma-terrain-draw-order/113816 "2026-01-28T21:54:59Z")
I was able to import terrain into my site in FORMA. Is there a way to “draw order” the terrain to the back so I can see the aerial image yet again? --- ## [Test Fit - Civil3D bug](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/test-fit-civil3d-bug/113814)
**Author:** [@ddrennen2QDK2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ddrennen2QDK2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/test-fit-civil3d-bug/113814 "2026-01-28T20:11:25Z")
I think there may be a bug when trying to fetch test fit geometry in the context of civil3d thru civil3d dynamo. --- ## [Sandbox and dynamoformabeta 8.0.0 Site.Proposals node \> Elements?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/sandbox-and-dynamoformabeta-8-0-0-site-proposals-node-elements/113215)
**Author:** [@kbzawork](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/kbzawork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/sandbox-and-dynamoformabeta-8-0-0-site-proposals-node-elements/113215 "2025-12-09T16:13:06Z")
Apologies if this is a repeat. I am running Dynamo Sandbox 3.6.1 with DynamoFormaBeta 8.0.0 Package New graph has 2 successful nodes. Forma.NodeMoelds.SelectSide (Select Site) followed by Forma.Site.Site.Proposals (S… --- ## [Category Filter](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/category-filter/112605)
**Author:** [@S.A.M](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/S.A.M)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/category-filter/112605 "2025-10-20T19:03:28Z")
So I’ve started to play with Forma and Dynamo and am quickly finding some call it node vs code confusion. I’m able to select proposal elements and get all proposal elements. But if I don’t tab select in some cases (Forma… --- ## [Seamless Dynamo - Forma Connection: Select Proposal Elements](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/seamless-dynamo-forma-connection-select-proposal-elements/112698)
**Author:** [@emrullah.yildiz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/emrullah.yildiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/seamless-dynamo-forma-connection-select-proposal-elements/112698 "2025-10-14T13:56:37Z")
Hello Dynamites, As part of our ongoing roadmap item to make Dynamo a stronger environment for data connection pipelines, we’ve released several new nodes in the DynamoFormaBeta package — including Select Proposal Eleme… --- ## [Civil3D 26.1 + Forma + Coordinates](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-forma-coordinates/112511)
**Author:** [@ddrennen2QDK2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ddrennen2QDK2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-forma-coordinates/112511 "2025-10-10T15:37:45Z")
I believe that I have successfully “ingested” Forma data into Civil3D. My two coordinate systems are UTM-12N AZ83-CF After “import” the geometry is still off approx 300m in X and 500m in Y. I assume this is some kin… --- ## [Civil3D 26.1 + Forma + Package Manager](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-forma-package-manager/112510)
**Author:** [@ddrennen2QDK2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ddrennen2QDK2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-forma-package-manager/112510 "2025-10-08T13:22:43Z")
I am having some difficulty testing C3D with Forma. As of this date, 9/29/25, which package should I be using to send geometry to Forma? Or do I need to route geometry thru revit (or sandbox) first for the time being? … --- ## [Civil3D 26.1 -\> Data.Remember -\> Revit Toposolid](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-data-remember-revit-toposolid/112532)
**Author:** [@ddrennen2QDK2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ddrennen2QDK2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/civil3d-26-1-data-remember-revit-toposolid/112532 "2025-09-30T21:07:37Z")
We are pursuing this workflow within the context of revit. I am not a revit user, so I don’t know if this is a good idea. but I think it fits within the roadmap of all the products. Would love for anyone to provide th… --- ## [Dynamo Player Beta - Desktop - Outputs don't seem to be working](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-player-beta-desktop-outputs-dont-seem-to-be-working/111732)
**Author:** [@SteveDFT](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SteveDFT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-player-beta-desktop-outputs-dont-seem-to-be-working/111732 "2025-08-06T18:55:20Z")
Just last week, when I would run this exact graph, I could then generate a building with the “SendElementsToForma” node. Now there doesn’t seem to be an option. Did something change with the player? --- ## [Integrate.ByRepresentations & BasicBuilding.ByPlans errors](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/integrate-byrepresentations-basicbuilding-byplans-errors/111326)
**Author:** [@SteveDFT](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SteveDFT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/integrate-byrepresentations-basicbuilding-byplans-errors/111326 "2025-07-29T13:04:43Z")
I am trying to find a method to create buildings in Forma from my closed polyline plans. I have tried the two methods below with the same data set resulting in different problems for each. The Dataset The surfaces origi… --- ## [Dynamo Challenge 03: Make Anything with Dynamo as a Service (DaaS) in Forma](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-03-make-anything-with-dynamo-as-a-service-daas-in-forma/109225)
**Author:** [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-03-make-anything-with-dynamo-as-a-service-daas-in-forma/109225 "2025-06-25T13:46:01Z")
UPDATE: This Challenge is now closed and we have opened up the polling. Check out all the submissions and vote for your favorites below! :ballot\_box: :medal\_sports: Hello Dynamites, We are thrilled to bring back the… --- ## [Design to Configuration: Your rules in Forma and Revit via Dynamo - Part 1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/design-to-configuration-your-rules-in-forma-and-revit-via-dynamo-part-1/110516)
**Author:** [@solamour](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/solamour)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/design-to-configuration-your-rules-in-forma-and-revit-via-dynamo-part-1/110516 "2025-06-02T19:48:49Z")
Come join us on a journey through how dynamo can orchestrate the creation of highly-complex Custom Configurated Buildings, using Forma to get the conceptual design right before using a series of rules in dynamo to gen… --- ## [Show Wind Analysis streamlines on Board tiles](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/show-wind-analysis-streamlines-on-board-tiles/110096)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/show-wind-analysis-streamlines-on-board-tiles/110096 "2025-05-14T12:37:55Z")
I started playing around with the Forma Board feature, which is amazing, by the way. When placing wind analysis tiles on a board it only displays the “Comfort” analysis. How can we show wind “Direction” analysis and st… --- ## [Basic.ByClosedCurve, Basic.ByClosedCurveHeight, SendGeometryToForma "Properties" inputs](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/basic-byclosedcurve-basic-byclosedcurveheight-sendgeometrytoforma-properties-inputs/109751)
**Author:** [@stevedewittDZ353](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/stevedewittDZ353)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/basic-byclosedcurve-basic-byclosedcurveheight-sendgeometrytoforma-properties-inputs/109751 "2025-05-12T20:12:33Z")
Basic.ByClosedCurve, Basic.ByClosedCurveHeight, SendGeometryToForma These nodes all have a “properties” input. Does anyone know what kind of properties I can input here (is it only Dictionary.ByKeysValues)? Maybe shar… --- ## [Forma Revit Add In](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/forma-revit-add-in/110005)
**Author:** [@yaseminV2XL5](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/yaseminV2XL5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/forma-revit-add-in/110005 "2025-05-12T08:38:28Z")
Hello. I sent the solid object I created with Dynamo to Revit using ImportInstance and DirectShape. However, when sending it to Forma within Revit via a Revit add-in, it fails to generate these geometries. Thanks --- ## [Placing a "standard" building in Forma](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/placing-a-standard-building-in-forma/110017)
**Author:** [@jacob.small](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jacob.small)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/placing-a-standard-building-in-forma/110017 "2025-05-09T22:57:42Z")
Since I’ve had a few people reach out with questions on the topic in the last few days, and because the Dynamo hackathon is coming up, I wanted to share a graph with a workflow that you can leverage to place standard bui… --- ## [SelectElements - Property Line](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/selectelements-property-line/109986)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/selectelements-property-line/109986 "2025-05-08T18:55:41Z")
Working on a project and I am trying to locate it within Forma. In each example I’ve seen the user selects a building in Forma, extracts a high or low Z value from a list of points, then uses that as the insertion point… --- ## [Input List Order](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/input-list-order/109949)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/input-list-order/109949 "2025-05-08T12:43:48Z")
I am working in Dynamo and trying to push a project to Forma using the Dynamo extension. Is it possible to set the input list order? My workflow has numerous inputs, but I cannot get them to list in alphanumeric order.… --- ## [Curve too small for GFAUnits.ByCurveAndElevation](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/curve-too-small-for-gfaunits-bycurveandelevation/109691)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/curve-too-small-for-gfaunits-bycurveandelevation/109691 "2025-04-29T14:45:06Z")
I am trying to plug programmatic info into my GFA units, before pushing from Dynamo to Forma. The problem is my shape is fairly complex and the boundary curves return NURBS curves. I’ve tried Curve.ApproximateByArcAndL… --- ## [Dynamo Forma connection now in Open Beta](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-forma-connection-now-in-open-beta/109224)
**Author:** [@solamour](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/solamour)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-forma-connection-now-in-open-beta/109224 "2025-04-28T01:47:59Z")
Hello world of dynamo :waving\_hand: We are incredibly excited to announce that the Dynamo-Forma connection is now in Open Beta Moving on from a Closed Beta for the Dynamo Service (Otherwise known as Dynamo-as-a-Servi… --- ## [Useful Tip: Getting GFA Units to Show Up in Forma — Just click add floors](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/useful-tip-getting-gfa-units-to-show-up-in-forma-just-click-add-floors/109629)
**Author:** [@SteveDFT](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SteveDFT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/useful-tip-getting-gfa-units-to-show-up-in-forma-just-click-add-floors/109629 "2025-04-23T19:01:37Z")
I thought I would post this tip because I spent sometime trying to get the GFA Units to show up in Forma. After using the Integrate.ByRepresentations and then the SendElementsToForma I expected I would see the GFA Units… --- ## [Issue pushing Geometry to Forma - GltfWrapper.dll not loading](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/issue-pushing-geometry-to-forma-gltfwrapper-dll-not-loading/109609)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Coffman2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Aaron_Coffman2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/issue-pushing-geometry-to-forma-gltfwrapper-dll-not-loading/109609 "2025-04-22T17:19:10Z")
Finally getting into Forma with Dynamo but I’ve hit a bit of a snag. Decided to test out something simple before pushing a more complex workflow through. Tried generating a simple cuboid, but I can’t get anything into … --- ## [Dynamo for Forma Workshop at Chicago Innovate (remote)](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-for-forma-workshop-at-chicago-innovate-remote/105246)
**Author:** [@havardh](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/havardh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-for-forma-workshop-at-chicago-innovate-remote/105246 "2024-10-19T08:40:39Z")
Hi Dynamites. It’s my cake day on the forum :tada: I’ll celebrate with inviting you all to a remote workshop on Thursday the 24th of October. Check out this post for more info: Håvard Wormdal Høiby on LinkedIn: Hey… --- ## [Read metrics per form or buildings](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/read-metrics-per-form-or-buildings/102955)
**Author:** [@BIMadmin](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/BIMadmin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/read-metrics-per-form-or-buildings/102955 "2024-10-19T08:37:45Z")
Hello community, I have recently posted in the Forma Forum about this and wonder if here I can get a quickest answer. When reading metrics using the new DynamofFormaBeta package the metrics are merged by function (Resi… --- ## [Introducing Dynamo as a Service, powering Up Dynamo Player in Forma!](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/introducing-dynamo-as-a-service-powering-up-dynamo-player-in-forma/105219)
**Author:** [@solamour](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/solamour)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/introducing-dynamo-as-a-service-powering-up-dynamo-player-in-forma/105219 "2024-10-18T17:19:35Z")
Are you a fan of dynamo :muscle: and Forma :star\_struck: Do you want to build Dynamo graphs that no longer need any Dynamo install? :sunglasses: Do you want to seamlessly share them with your peers? :open\_mouth: We a… --- ## [Open dwg in dynamo sandbox](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/open-dwg-in-dynamo-sandbox/102848)
**Author:** [@BIMadmin](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/BIMadmin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/open-dwg-in-dynamo-sandbox/102848 "2024-07-20T19:06:51Z")
Is it possible to open a dwg or dxf in dynamo sandbox? I want to use it to bring solids inside forma. [Next page](https://forum.dynamobim.com/c/forma/28.md?page=1)