# \#color-override **URL:** https://forum.dynamobim.com/tag/color-override/78.md [Latest](https://forum.dynamobim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynamobim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dynamobim.com/tags.md) --- ## [Linked model transparency](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-transparency/114821)
**Author:** [@iizukatakuma0914](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/iizukatakuma0914)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-transparency/114821 "2026-06-25T00:00:36Z")
Hello! Newbie to Dynamo, here. I was just wondering if there was a way to tweak a linked model’s transparency using Dynamo? --- ## [Genius Loci // Set ColorFill Scheme Properties](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/genius-loci-set-colorfill-scheme-properties/88789)
**Author:** [@ashley.hastingsWB](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ashley.hastingsWB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/genius-loci-set-colorfill-scheme-properties/88789 "2025-08-04T18:07:26Z")
Hi all – I’m having trouble with this new node I’ve found to get and set Color Fill definitions between different schemes. The script runs without errors, but it doesn’t perform what I viewed here (about halfway down th… --- ## [Override Dimension Styles](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-dimension-styles/104988)
**Author:** [@bwDFDFB](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/bwDFDFB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-dimension-styles/104988 "2024-10-09T15:40:13Z")
Hello :slightly\_smiling\_face: I’m new to Dynamo I’m trying to write a script to change all the dimension colors to Purple. I found someone else’s script, but it only works for the R value. For instance if I put the valu… --- ## [Use GeniusLoci's SetElementOverrides to override element color in view returns null](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/use-geniuslocis-setelementoverrides-to-override-element-color-in-view-returns-null/64196)
**Author:** [@jackli9299](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jackli9299)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/use-geniuslocis-setelementoverrides-to-override-element-color-in-view-returns-null/64196 "2024-05-27T10:28:11Z")
Hi, I am trying to override the line color of some of the elements I filtered out in view in Revit through Dynamo. Right now I am able to find the OverrideGraphicSettings.ByProperties to get the override and Document.Ac… --- ## [Color geometry in Revit through Dynamo with Display.ByGeometryColor](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-geometry-in-revit-through-dynamo-with-display-bygeometrycolor/10217)
**Author:** [@Hannes](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Hannes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-geometry-in-revit-through-dynamo-with-display-bygeometrycolor/10217 "2023-11-16T18:20:47Z")
Hi, i use Dynamp 1.2 and Revit 2016. Is there a way to color geometry in Revit with Dynamo? I tryed this with the node “Display.ByGeometryColor” but i only dye the geometry in Dynamo. Is it possible to import new … --- ## [Override not overriding (color from color scheme override to mass blocks)](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-not-overriding-color-from-color-scheme-override-to-mass-blocks/90420)
**Author:** [@larismanis](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/larismanis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-not-overriding-color-from-color-scheme-override-to-mass-blocks/90420 "2023-06-06T09:24:03Z")
Hi, I’m trying to create mass blocks from rooms and add color to them according to the color schemes for room departments. I tried developing a script, with Genius Loci’s get color scheme node, it seems to be not havin… --- ## [Overriding Color for Room Solids from Color Scheme not showing](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/overriding-color-for-room-solids-from-color-scheme-not-showing/90022)
**Author:** [@larismanis](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/larismanis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/overriding-color-for-room-solids-from-color-scheme-not-showing/90022 "2023-05-26T15:33:20Z")
I am trying to creat room solids and colorring them according to the department, where i get the colors from the color scheme. My script seems fine, but the colors haven’t changed. uU9ebnyZtjJ9e6AAKx.dyn) (69.2 KB) … --- ## [Color Scheme - Color Code - Rooms in 3D](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-scheme-color-code-rooms-in-3d/60521)
**Author:** [@cvd](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/cvd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-scheme-color-code-rooms-in-3d/60521 "2023-05-19T16:15:31Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to know if someone could help me on this. I am quite new to Dynamo and I am trying to create volumes from areas in order to be able to see it in 3D view. To do so I have followed a tutorial on… --- ## [Linked model element Graphic Override](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-element-graphic-override/88328)
**Author:** [@m.bertoQPW8C](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/m.bertoQPW8C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-element-graphic-override/88328 "2023-04-11T12:57:47Z")
Are there any nodes to assign a single element graphic override (surface color and pattern) to a linked model element? --- ## [Override Subcategory Line Colour?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-subcategory-line-colour/86038)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Grout](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Andy_Grout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-subcategory-line-colour/86038 "2023-02-20T13:38:06Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to put together a script to set the colour overrides for subcategories in a view: I’ve tried using the clockwork node to get subcategories but is is producing a “null” result The subcategories are… --- ## [Exporting view as image problem with changed color fill scheme](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/exporting-view-as-image-problem-with-changed-color-fill-scheme/86020)
**Author:** [@jo292](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jo292)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/exporting-view-as-image-problem-with-changed-color-fill-scheme/86020 "2023-02-14T13:04:03Z")
Hello dear Dynamo-Users, currently I am working on a project, which aims to create floorplan views in which one room is colored. I achieved to create those views with setting up a color fill scheme. In the color fill sc… --- ## [How to change visibility of rooms in colorfill scheme?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-change-visibility-of-rooms-in-colorfill-scheme/85859)
**Author:** [@jo292](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jo292)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-change-visibility-of-rooms-in-colorfill-scheme/85859 "2023-02-08T13:00:29Z")
Hello dear Dynamo-Users, currently I am working on a project to set up a colorfill scheme in a view and change the parameters of the colorfill scheme, in particular the visibilty. I am working with the nodes from the pa… --- ## [Wall Finish - Override by material](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/wall-finish-override-by-material/18834)
**Author:** [@jricardomiguel](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jricardomiguel)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/wall-finish-override-by-material/18834 "2022-10-14T06:16:23Z")
Hi, I’m new with dynamo and I have some doubts. I would like to know how can I override a material with a color in some views (not all). For example, I want to override all brick material with a solid red color. I got … --- ## [Problem with colouring a solid](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/problem-with-colouring-a-solid/79519)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Ratajczak](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Julia_Ratajczak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/problem-with-colouring-a-solid/79519 "2022-08-04T14:44:05Z")
Hello, I am new in this community. I’ve started working with Dynamo and I encountered a problem with colouring a solid. I have a list of rooms in Excel. These rooms belong to departments. Based on the rooms’ dimensions… --- ## [Dynamo node OverrideGraphicSettings.ByProperties is not accepted as input by Python Node?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-node-overridegraphicsettings-byproperties-is-not-accepted-as-input-by-python-node/73285)
**Author:** [@kpeJ6UMS](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/kpeJ6UMS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-node-overridegraphicsettings-byproperties-is-not-accepted-as-input-by-python-node/73285 "2022-02-13T09:07:25Z")
Hey, I encountered an issue while trying to override elements graphics in specified view with python. The OverrideGrapicSettings is created by dynamo node OverrideGraphicSettings.ByProperties (easier to maintain large … --- ## [Error between versions - Override](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/error-between-versions-override/60197)
**Author:** [@LuSchi](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/LuSchi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/error-between-versions-override/60197 "2021-02-06T20:05:35Z")
Hello, I have a script that works perfectly in the 2019 version but it is pointing out an error in the 2020 version. I had tested it before and it was working, I’m not sure what may have changed. It selects the slabs an… --- ## [Color RevitLink - Where is the Custom display node?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-revitlink-where-is-the-custom-display-node/49510)
**Author:** [@EricRevit](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/EricRevit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-revitlink-where-is-the-custom-display-node/49510 "2020-04-22T23:22:52Z")
Hi there, I’d like to color entirely a Revit link with Dynamo, by give it a color and a linkinstance. Traditional way = Visibility/Graphic -\> RevitLink -\> and change “By Host View” to “Custom”. And after, select all t… --- ## [Coloring rooms based on the excel file values](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/coloring-rooms-based-on-the-excel-file-values/24687)
**Author:** [@mohammadarslan](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/mohammadarslan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/coloring-rooms-based-on-the-excel-file-values/24687 "2020-03-04T20:42:12Z")
Hi With the reference to the previous post (https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/shading-rooms-using-csv-file-values/24640/2), I am trying to color the rooms based on the values taken from the excel file. I have taken rooms da… --- ## [Coloring Walls in Floor Plan Views](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/coloring-walls-in-floor-plan-views/12217)
**Author:** [@juliano\_lima\_silva](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/juliano_lima_silva)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/coloring-walls-in-floor-plan-views/12217 "2019-04-16T18:05:28Z")
Hello! I’ve been trying to color walls in Revit, in a floor plan view, according to the value of a custom parameter. Coloring them from red to green color range, green = highest parameter values; red = lowest. It is pa… --- ## [Dynamo for maintenance?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-for-maintenance/22217)
**Author:** [@franco93](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/franco93)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-for-maintenance/22217 "2018-12-13T11:49:39Z")
Hi everyone! I’m using Revit for my master thesis project, using it to model an old church. I want to use the model for maintenance purposes too. I’m using a plugin that describes all the interventions that are supposed … --- ## [Using IF Function and Color Override Element in View](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/using-if-function-and-color-override-element-in-view/19259)
**Author:** [@danielU3R39](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/danielU3R39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/using-if-function-and-color-override-element-in-view/19259 "2018-05-09T02:10:34Z")
Hi there. I’m still a newbie to dynamo, and after watching some great AU videos (Thanks Andrew Duncan & Ben Roberts) on Smart Families, so I have decided to try out making some scripts of my own. I have started by tryin… --- ## [Colored surface in view](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/colored-surface-in-view/12000)
**Author:** [@mvanleeuwen](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/mvanleeuwen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/colored-surface-in-view/12000 "2017-06-27T14:06:14Z")
Hello all, I have a script where I sort pile foundations on bottom and top elevation and give each elevation a color, bottom and top separate of course. So in plan view you can simply check whatever the elevations are c… --- ## [Override Element Colour/Color (but not line)](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-element-colour-color-but-not-line/17278)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Grout](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Andy_Grout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-element-colour-color-but-not-line/17278 "2017-12-12T01:49:23Z")
Hi all, I’m using the Element.OverrideColourInView node to colour floors and generic models in a 3D view (to replicate ‘colour scheme’ for 3D). However the node also overrides projection lines (see image - detail missin… --- ## [Color Input Dynamo Player](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-input-dynamo-player/15884)
**Author:** [@William\_Ruffenach](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/William_Ruffenach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/color-input-dynamo-player/15884 "2017-10-26T11:42:07Z")
Hello, I have tried browsing through the forum and haven’t seen a solution for this question. Is it possible to set Color User Inputs via Dynamo Player??? \[Suggested Script\] I wrote a simple script that finds model i… --- ## [Select which colors are applied to masses?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-which-colors-are-applied-to-masses/11397)
**Author:** [@chris.urban20](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/chris.urban20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-which-colors-are-applied-to-masses/11397 "2017-04-28T14:49:47Z")
Hello, I have modified a Dynamo script I found somewhere in this forum for creating masses from rooms placed in the Revit model. I want to color each mass to correspond with its “FICM Room Category Code”. The script I … --- ## [Override colors AND transparency simultaneously](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-colors-and-transparency-simultaneously/11198)
**Author:** [@marco1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/marco1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/override-colors-and-transparency-simultaneously/11198 "2017-04-21T21:04:45Z")
Dear Forum, In my Dynamo code I want to override some elements in Revit with a specific color, and some of them with a given transparency. I've managed to do both seperatly but I'm not able to give an element a color a… --- ## [Filter walls and color them](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/filter-walls-and-color-them/9234)
**Author:** [@Jasperbru](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Jasperbru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/filter-walls-and-color-them/9234 "2017-01-30T14:18:57Z")
Hee everybody, I have a little question. I want to filter the walls that are fire resistant “brandwerend”. If the walls are filtert, i want the to gif them a different color. The only thing that is difficult is filter…