Hi, I’m converting scripts to be suitable for dynamo player. The “Pick Model Elements” node has been a great help. I’m curious if there is a node or a work around that can pick a model element in a linked file? That would be a great help.

Hi @vanman , here’s an example: [image] this workflow allows you to select an element in a linked file then outputs all it’s parameters in a diaog box. Here it is used through dynamo player : [image] once the script is started, you must select the revit link, then the element inside the link…

Dynamo Player picking element in linked file

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Kulkul February 7, 2017, 2:10am 2

Hi @vanman

@Dimitar_Venkov springs package has a node called “SelectLinkedElements” will get you started.
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-architecture-forum/selecting-elements-on-a-linked-file/td-p/6374167

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Dynamo Player picking element in linked file

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