# \#dynamosandbox **URL:** https://forum.dynamobim.com/tag/dynamosandbox/161.md [Latest](https://forum.dynamobim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynamobim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dynamobim.com/tags.md) --- ## [Dynamo Sandbox not working](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-not-working/113715)
**Author:** [@Kai.Wildeman](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Kai.Wildeman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-not-working/113715 "2026-01-20T08:47:19Z")
Hi guys, so i recently tried to download Dynamo sandbox but for some reason it wont work. I downloaded the zip file, opened it and i can run Dynamo sandbox but when i place a node (all of them) wont work. they al give th… --- ## [Dynamo SandBox versions =Dynamo Core 2.18,2.13.1,2.16 not running Geometry nodes](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-versions-dynamo-core-2-18-2-13-1-2-16-not-running-geometry-nodes/92447)
**Author:** [@sensiblehira](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/sensiblehira)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-versions-dynamo-core-2-18-2-13-1-2-16-not-running-geometry-nodes/92447 "2025-09-09T17:15:58Z")
I am getting this error on all geometry nodes what should I do to resolve this. I have installed three versions of dynamo core and got the same error. --- ## [Asymmetrical animation](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/asymmetrical-animation/109992)
**Author:** [@Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Marcel_Rijsmus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/asymmetrical-animation/109992 "2025-05-08T19:56:38Z")
Can i have two or more datetimenow nodes in one graph and set it to move different objects? (One faster) --- ## [Dynamo sandbox not starting - no error](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-not-starting-no-error/105152)
**Author:** [@jhhhJC7GW](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jhhhJC7GW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-not-starting-no-error/105152 "2024-10-16T07:51:52Z")
Hi there I am trying to run Dynamo sandbox stand alone on my windows 10 PC. I have followed the guides here How to Utilize Dynamo Builds · DynamoDS/Dynamo Wiki (github.com). When I double click the .exe file nothing ha… --- ## [Can't see the preview in the background](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/cant-see-the-preview-in-the-background/95578)
**Author:** [@NNS93](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/NNS93)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/cant-see-the-preview-in-the-background/95578 "2023-11-18T13:45:35Z")
Hi, I’m new starting using Dynamo Sandbox and I have the following error. I can’t see the preview of the nodes in the Workspace and the background 3D is on. Is showing the following error: Point.bycoordinadinates operat… --- ## [DynamoSandbox.exe not loading - hangs on Initializing Preferences?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamosandbox-exe-not-loading-hangs-on-initializing-preferences/93386)
**Author:** [@omar.bradford](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/omar.bradford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamosandbox-exe-not-loading-hangs-on-initializing-preferences/93386 "2023-08-31T23:44:02Z")
Hi - Just downloaded Dynamo Sandbox. I unzipped and then clicked on the exe and the loading window just hangs on initializing preferences, anyone else had this issue and could advise on possible solutions? Many thanks --- ## [Generative design - buildings on site](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/generative-design-buildings-on-site/90825)
**Author:** [@Przemyslaw\_Stepien](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Przemyslaw_Stepien)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/generative-design-buildings-on-site/90825 "2023-06-20T21:50:37Z")
Hi, I am struggling with generative design srcipt. This is my first attempt. I have 14 buildings to lay out on a plot of land. To begin with, I have established two basic conditions: everything on the site, no clashes.… --- ## [Dynamo Sandbox Node Error](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-node-error/86516)
**Author:** [@balkrishna42](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/balkrishna42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-node-error/86516 "2023-02-23T08:22:41Z")
Hi, I have downloaded the Dynamo Sandbox 2.17.0 and launched it using DynamoSamdbox.exe. When I inserted below node a warning appeared at the top of node. Please check the image - Circle.ByCenterPointRadius operati… --- ## [Open custom nodes with Dynamo sandbox](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/open-custom-nodes-with-dynamo-sandbox/86195)
**Author:** [@Remy\_Maurcot](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Remy_Maurcot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/open-custom-nodes-with-dynamo-sandbox/86195 "2023-02-17T07:58:30Z")
Hi all, I recently created custom nodes with dynamo sandbox and i can’t open them anymore, it’s quite constraining. thanks for your help Maybe it’s possible to convert to dyn file and open this ? --- ## [Dynamo new release 2.16.0 can not load Geometry Library](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-new-release-2-16-0-can-not-load-geometry-library/81548)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Kim](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Lynn_Kim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-new-release-2-16-0-can-not-load-geometry-library/81548 "2022-09-28T07:25:33Z")
I can’t wait for using dynamo sandbox new release 2.16.0. :slight\_smile: As they said above, it looked like it needed a new version of a specific Autodesk product (ex. Revit, Alias, Autocad…), so I installed them. I… --- ## [Navisworks Properties](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/navisworks-properties/46861)
**Author:** [@rafy.rumeh](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/rafy.rumeh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/navisworks-properties/46861 "2022-09-14T03:25:49Z")
Hello All, I am tryping to export all properties from Navisworks to excel. i have reached sofar (See pic) looks i’ve hit road block. can some one here point me in right direction. see attached. cheers --- ## [Dynamo Sandbox Error](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-error/80069)
**Author:** [@vbaac](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/vbaac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-error/80069 "2022-08-23T08:34:16Z")
Hi, Can I still ask a topic about Dynamo Sandbox? I am trying to make Dynamo Sandbox work with geometry by following the steps shown in this thread below, but I get errors. I really need to continue studying dynamo ou… --- ## [Navisworks Clash Summary using Dynamo Sandbox](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/navisworks-clash-summary-using-dynamo-sandbox/78077)
**Author:** [@jeffrey.blanco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jeffrey.blanco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/navisworks-clash-summary-using-dynamo-sandbox/78077 "2022-06-28T00:51:13Z")
Hi everyone, hope everyone is fine. Apologies if this question might sound odd or weird, I just want to explore dynamo in every direction. I just curious to know if there is any way I could extract this clash summary to… --- ## [Can't seem to install packages on Dynamo sandbox](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/cant-seem-to-install-packages-on-dynamo-sandbox/75000)
**Author:** [@skandregula](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/skandregula)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/cant-seem-to-install-packages-on-dynamo-sandbox/75000 "2022-06-23T14:38:41Z")
Hello, I am trying to install few common packages on Dynamo sandbox but they don’t show up. I got to know that packages (for dynamo on Revit) have different versions that need to be followed to get them to work on diff… --- ## [Using Dynamo on \*not\* active document](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/using-dynamo-on-not-active-document/74324)
**Author:** [@toswald1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/toswald1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/using-dynamo-on-not-active-document/74324 "2022-03-15T17:22:32Z")
Hi, I am working on a “start up” script for when I receive Revit models from a designer. The workflow I’m trying to automate is 1. open file, 2. detach from central, 3. preserve worksets, 4. relink any other Revit model… --- ## [Can I use Dynamo Sandbox alone without installing any other related software like Revit?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/can-i-use-dynamo-sandbox-alone-without-installing-any-other-related-software-like-revit/70576)
**Author:** [@Quan\_hotmail](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Quan_hotmail)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/can-i-use-dynamo-sandbox-alone-without-installing-any-other-related-software-like-revit/70576 "2022-01-19T09:10:05Z")
I got this warning message on the second node just after “File Path” node. I guess this might be caused by dynamo being not available independently, am I right ? Could not load file or assembly ‘file:///D:\\Dynamo Sandb… --- ## [Exception when attempting to load package DynaShape](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/exception-when-attempting-to-load-package-dynashape/61331)
**Author:** [@n.moore3](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/n.moore3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/exception-when-attempting-to-load-package-dynashape/61331 "2021-03-11T09:52:53Z")
I am unable to get the DynaShape package to successfully load in Sandbox (2.10.0.3455) - I have tried the latest and every version back to 6.4 but no luck. I am making sure that I restart Dynamo and that meshtoolkit is i… --- ## [Dynamo sandbox working, refinery not](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-working-refinery-not/48213)
**Author:** [@DomE](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/DomE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-working-refinery-not/48213 "2020-04-03T10:32:54Z")
Hi guys! I have made a simple graph in Dynamo Sandbox (no revit nodes involved) with a complex python node which is ALWAYS working. All the combinations of the sliders can produce 2 results: a building is modeled and… --- ## [Dynamo Sandbox to Autocad - Change Dynamic Block Properties](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-to-autocad-change-dynamic-block-properties/39694)
**Author:** [@salvatoredragotta](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/salvatoredragotta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-sandbox-to-autocad-change-dynamic-block-properties/39694 "2019-09-09T15:26:34Z")
Hi All, I’m using Dynamo Sandbox to place some Dynamic Blocks in Autocad converting the code below to Python Then I want to set the properties/atttributes using GetDynamicBlockProperties which returns an array of Dyn…