# \#dictionaries

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## [Updating parameter, using dictionary](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/updating-parameter-using-dictionary/112688)

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**Author:** [@kslifter1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/kslifter1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/updating-parameter-using-dictionary/112688 "2025-12-18T21:28:31Z")

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I am needing some help. I’ve got a set of ‘parent’ generic annotations. I am wanting to populate my drawings with child annotations where I just set the number. Then when I run this script it looks at the parent annotat…

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## [🧐 Why Doesn't My Dictionary in Dynamo Keep Key Order, and How Can I Fix It for the Dynamo Player?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/why-doesnt-my-dictionary-in-dynamo-keep-key-order-and-how-can-i-fix-it-for-the-dynamo-player/113004)

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**Author:** [@jbrianmdz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jbrianmdz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/why-doesnt-my-dictionary-in-dynamo-keep-key-order-and-how-can-i-fix-it-for-the-dynamo-player/113004 "2025-11-09T01:28:02Z")

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I’m using the Dictionary.ByKeysValues node in Dynamo to combine a list of string keys and a list of values. My intention is to display the result in an ordered manner in the Dynamo Player (by marking the Watch node as an…

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## [Hey, Did You Know: Dictionaries](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/hey-did-you-know-dictionaries/111417)

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**Author:** [@emrullah.yildiz](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/emrullah.yildiz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/hey-did-you-know-dictionaries/111417 "2025-07-22T18:23:46Z")

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Have you ever wondered what dictionaries are really used for in Dynamo? Most users see the nodes—but don’t explore their full potential. Dictionaries are powerful tools that can significantly boost your script’s perfor…