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. Tried renaming in dynamo but they are still just being randomly listed. Are t…

So we’ve got alphabetical sort order now: [Screenshot 2025-05-07 at 23.46.35] I threw in a little something for you to @solamour here :slight_smile: Just based on the […] convention you’ve got going for the samples.

Can you show a screenshot what you have and what the desired output is in Dynamo?

[image] Aaron_Coffman2: Are the inputs listed (in Forma) in the order they were created? Assuming that the Forma extension works the same way as Player, yes. Inputs (and outputs) are currently listed in order of creation. If it does include the feature for ordering alphanumerically, I don’t k…

Does the input really matter? I mean, you can fix the order (of the output) later in the .dyn no? Though having a nice order of inputs is more convinient.

That’s what I had assumed. Thanks!

The ordered list of inputs isn’t necessary. It just helps when trying to break up a workflow between different steps, or processes.

It’s fairly easy to do, though you usually have to do each input individually. Just copy the input you want to be listed first, delete it, then paste it back into the workspace to recreate the node and reconnect any wires. Do this for each input (in order) and you’ll have your newly created inputs …

[image] Nick_Boyts: It’s fairly easy to do, though you usually have to do each input individually. Just copy the input you want to be listed first, delete it, then paste it back into the workspace to recreate the node and reconnect any wires. Do this for each input (in order) and you’ll have yo…

Agree. It can be annoying, but it’s the only way to do “custom” ordering without a whole new feature.

Input List Order

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bvs1982 May 7, 2025, 3:24pm 8

I wish you could change the order after the creation though.

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