Dimension : From link (Nearest Walls) and live elements (Duct, Pipe, Cable Trays, Electrical & Mechanical Equipment and all other elements)

[partha1986engg]

I am trying to create dimension from link (nearest Walls) and live elements (Duct, Pipe, Cable Trays, Electrical & Mechanical Equipment and all other elements).
I have created a DYN and I am able to create Dimension from live Wall/Grid and live other elements.
but that DYN is not recognizing the near about inner wall.

I am not getting references of those edges.
Is there any workflow to create dimension like below snap.

Dimension from Link Element (Wall).dyn (14.4 KB)

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

Hi @partha1986engg,

It is possible to dimension linked walls with the Genius Loci package.
Use the search function of the forum, there are many examples.

[partha1986engg]

Thank you for your reply @Alban_de_Chasteigner
I have just tried above way but unsuccessful.
Wall references are not recognizing.

if I am taking only Element’s References then the Dimension is creating.

Dimension from Link Element (Wall).dyn (29.3 KB)

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

You must connect the Links node to the input RevitLinksInstance of the Convert Linked Reference node.

[Kulkul]

@partha1986engg If the output says Function, it means you’re missing inputs. If you’re a beginner in Dynamo Please go through Dynamo Primer

https://primer.dynamobim.org/03_Anatomy-of-a-Dynamo-Definition/3-1_dynamo_nodes.html

[partha1986engg]

Thank you for your guidance @Alban_de_Chasteigner .

I have connected the Links node to the input RevitLinksInstance of the Convert Linked Reference node.
But the output is Null.

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

My bad, obviously you have to connect the references output to the reference input :

[partha1986engg]

Thank you for your prompt reply @Alban_de_Chasteigner
I have tried both way but unsuccessful to get Wall References.

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

To use with sublists of list, set the longest lacing. Then flatten the result before sending it to the Dimension ByReferences node or use longest lacing on this ultimate node.

[partha1986engg]

Thank you for your great support @Alban_de_Chasteigner.
it is working now.
it will reduce several hours to complete my job.
I need little bit more support.
This script is working with Ducts, Pipes, Cable Trays and Conduits (system families) but not working with Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (Loadable Families).

When I am selecting those it is taking references but not creating any Dimensions.

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

Hi Partha,

For loadable families you should use the Element Origin Reference node or if you need to choose which side to dimension a FamilyInstance References node.

[partha1986engg]

Hi @Alban_de_Chasteigner
it is really great solution that I got from you.
it is working beyond my expectation.

I need another small solution related to same topic.
How to get Pipe, Duct, Cable Tray, Conduit - Start & End Point Reference.

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

Hi Partha,

@partha1986engg

How to get Pipe, Duct, Cable Tray, Conduit - Start & End Point Reference.

Use the Element Points References node.

[partha1986engg]

Thank you @Alban_de_Chasteigner
I got all of my solution.

[arin4664]

Hello, I tried to replicate the routine step by step but I could not get this data from the “Links” node, I don’t have it created, could you explain to me how to generate to be able to use the “Links” node

[partha1986engg]

Hi @arin4664
First you load a Revit Link.
Then you can select the link from this node.

[arin4664]

Gracias por tu respuesta no comprendía por el idioma pero ya lo tengo mas claro

[partha1986engg]

Hi @Alban_de_Chasteigner

End Reference Dimension is working with Pipes & Ducts.
But not working with with Cable Trays & Conduits.
Is there any another node for those?

[Alban_de_Chasteigner]

It is related to the view Detail level.
The detail level must be coarse for the dimension to be created.

You can change the detail level with the View SetDetailLevel node.

[partha1986engg]

Great ,it is working
Thank you @Alban_de_Chasteigner for your solution.