# \#link **URL:** https://forum.dynamobim.com/tag/link/194.md [Latest](https://forum.dynamobim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynamobim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.dynamobim.com/tags.md) --- ## [Linked walls as elements in active view in dynamo](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-walls-as-elements-in-active-view-in-dynamo/115156)
**Author:** [@amir.kharrat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/amir.kharrat)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-walls-as-elements-in-active-view-in-dynamo/115156 "2026-09-21T08:50:52Z")
Hi Dynamo Community, I am working on a coordination host project with multiple linked Revit models (5 linked files). I am trying to extract/filter elements (specifically Walls / Murs) from a linked model that are visibl… --- ## [Unload revit linked with its worksets closed](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/unload-revit-linked-with-its-worksets-closed/115193)
**Author:** [@shujath36](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/shujath36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/unload-revit-linked-with-its-worksets-closed/115193 "2026-09-12T14:44:45Z")
Hi everyone, Before publishing workshared models on Forma I generally unload all links as it processes faster. While opening, I manually close all worksets and unload all links inside and close the file. It is quicker. … --- ## [Linked Model Room Finish Boundary](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-room-finish-boundary/113383)
**Author:** [@ReX](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ReX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-model-room-finish-boundary/113383 "2025-12-10T09:48:01Z")
Ran into an issue with retrieving the room boundary from a linked file. I get the “asked to convert non convertible types” warning on Line.Direction. I’ve tried filtering down the list with a bool mask for null values,… --- ## [BimorphNodes giving an empty list for linked element intersection with a native model element](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/bimorphnodes-giving-an-empty-list-for-linked-element-intersection-with-a-native-model-element/112120)
**Author:** [@justinXFS74](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/justinXFS74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/bimorphnodes-giving-an-empty-list-for-linked-element-intersection-with-a-native-model-element/112120 "2025-08-28T14:38:41Z")
Hi, My script is trying to find the intersections between ducts and walls. The ducts are in a linked file(mechanical) and the native file is architecture. after running the script for identifying intersections using b… --- ## [How to Get the link instance from the tag of linked elements?](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-get-the-link-instance-from-the-tag-of-linked-elements/102892)
**Author:** [@Ac.Dynamo](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Ac.Dynamo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-to-get-the-link-instance-from-the-tag-of-linked-elements/102892 "2024-07-19T02:27:39Z")
We can get the associated linked elements from the tag as below. However, anyway to obtain the link instance/ file directly from the tag elements? i.e. I want the Dynamo to find out the linked elements directly without m… --- ## [Match Linked Revit Model View Template Category Visibility](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/match-linked-revit-model-view-template-category-visibility/68552)
**Author:** [@SeanP](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SeanP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/match-linked-revit-model-view-template-category-visibility/68552 "2024-06-27T04:33:32Z")
Wanted to share this very simple graph that take a select Revit Link Instance and then will loop all View Templates in the current Document and the Link Document, get any of them that match Names, then update the Categor… --- ## [Linked files not showing on right location](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-files-not-showing-on-right-location/98432)
**Author:** [@Ritika22sikligar](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Ritika22sikligar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/linked-files-not-showing-on-right-location/98432 "2024-04-09T22:46:26Z")
I’m having trouble in getting location for the linked file’s elements in here you can see i imported all the linked file with pipes & had to sync with my model but after moving my linked file the dynamo do not get the ne… --- ## [How do you schedule whether a view has a link displayed, and which display setting the link has? The reason for the question: I want to be able to manage our plans which each have a linked view (unique plans per level) from a consultant revit model](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-do-you-schedule-whether-a-view-has-a-link-displayed-and-which-display-setting-the-link-has-the-reason-for-the-question-i-want-to-be-able-to-manage-our-plans-which-each-have-a-linked-view-unique-plans-per-level-from-a-consultant-revit-model/98614)
**Author:** [@annabeljc](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/annabeljc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/how-do-you-schedule-whether-a-view-has-a-link-displayed-and-which-display-setting-the-link-has-the-reason-for-the-question-i-want-to-be-able-to-manage-our-plans-which-each-have-a-linked-view-unique-plans-per-level-from-a-consultant-revit-model/98614 "2024-02-29T16:29:27Z")
‘Suppose I have a list of empty views such as “View A”, “View B”, “View C”. I have a linked Revit model that contains views with the same names, with graphics of details. I would like to expedite the process of going to … --- ## [Retrieve units from links](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/retrieve-units-from-links/97848)
**Author:** [@acastillo.cafte](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/acastillo.cafte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/retrieve-units-from-links/97848 "2024-02-07T08:10:07Z")
Hi all I’m trying to retrieve the units in use in the linked documents. I will like to use a federated RVT model with several links (up to 20 in some cases) to do some basic fast check before the submissions to the clie… --- ## [Error while selecting CAD link](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/error-while-selecting-cad-link/95266)
**Author:** [@adkaJK5HX](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/adkaJK5HX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/error-while-selecting-cad-link/95266 "2023-11-07T13:25:26Z")
Hey! When I am selecting a CAD link in my document I get this error, how can I fix it? I tried with node Transaction.Start but it returned another warning: “Internal error, please report: Dereferencing a non-pointer.” … --- ## [Select links](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-links/95214)
**Author:** [@safwat.elsaket](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/safwat.elsaket)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/select-links/95214 "2023-11-06T09:25:34Z")
Hello I’m trying to move RVT linked models to a specific workset based on the files name. I can’t seem to find a way to select a whole link using dynamo? Any help is appreciated Thanks --- ## [Copying elements from linked file, but instances not showing up (only points)](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/copying-elements-from-linked-file-but-instances-not-showing-up-only-points/89382)
**Author:** [@n.oleksza](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/n.oleksza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/copying-elements-from-linked-file-but-instances-not-showing-up-only-points/89382 "2023-05-09T11:03:16Z")
Hello, So I’ve made a script copying elements from a linked file and assigning some parameters values. My problem is that the copied instances are not showing up, only points: In this case I’m copying doors, do you… --- ## [Remove a specific link from a model](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/remove-a-specific-link-from-a-model/89222)
**Author:** [@Mountain](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Mountain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/remove-a-specific-link-from-a-model/89222 "2023-05-04T13:32:39Z")
I’m looking to remove a specific link from a model after running a script. eg a linked in model with the word “Example” in its file name. I can do similar with sheets using a delete element node. Replaced the category w… --- ## [Move linked IFC to right coordinate system](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/move-linked-ifc-to-right-coordinate-system/79767)
**Author:** [@simo18d2](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/simo18d2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/move-linked-ifc-to-right-coordinate-system/79767 "2023-04-21T17:24:41Z")
Hi everyone! I am trying to move linked IFC to match the correct host model coordinate system and angle to true north. I have collected both information but now I am stuck on how to translate and rotate the link. I wa… --- ## [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? --- ## [I get a null as an output when trying to link a DWG file](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/i-get-a-null-as-an-output-when-trying-to-link-a-dwg-file/82142)
**Author:** [@6528285TDF7](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/6528285TDF7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/i-get-a-null-as-an-output-when-trying-to-link-a-dwg-file/82142 "2022-10-17T16:44:43Z")
When I try to link a dwg file I get a null as output, meanwhile the path and the other inputs are correct! See pic: Could you please help me to solve up this issue? --- ## [Get RVT Links](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/get-rvt-links/82038)
**Author:** [@S1arhei](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/S1arhei)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/get-rvt-links/82038 "2022-10-14T01:17:09Z")
Hi everyone! Credits to Remove RVT links, Delete RVT links entirely from Revit file, From Directory Open / Remove all DWG links / Reload all RVT links / Save as Central. However, I am bewildered how to get Revit links … --- ## [Copying Detail Items from Multiple Linked Views into Host](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/copying-detail-items-from-multiple-linked-views-into-host/79441)
**Author:** [@ashley.hastings](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ashley.hastings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/copying-detail-items-from-multiple-linked-views-into-host/79441 "2022-08-02T21:52:46Z")
Hi friends – been trying for a bit to find a logical way to copy over some Detail Items from a linked model. In particular, this is a family comprised of a line and repeating detail component (similar to CAD lines with … --- ## [Data-Shapes UI keeps popping up and nodes give a null output](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/data-shapes-ui-keeps-popping-up-and-nodes-give-a-null-output/79210)
**Author:** [@sebasHamminga](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/sebasHamminga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/data-shapes-ui-keeps-popping-up-and-nodes-give-a-null-output/79210 "2022-07-28T12:09:26Z")
I’m trying to make a quick hide/unhide Revit links UI for (all) templates or the current view. All the groups are working in themselves but put together I get two problems, With finding the views when I add the data-… --- ## [Placing Element (RCPT's) on linked model Wall next to linked model element](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/placing-element-rcpts-on-linked-model-wall-next-to-linked-model-element/73231)
**Author:** [@aanglinP42UG](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/aanglinP42UG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/placing-element-rcpts-on-linked-model-wall-next-to-linked-model-element/73231 "2022-02-10T21:50:57Z")
Hi all, I’ve been working on a dynamo script that would take a Receptacle and place it on a wall of a linked model next to an element of that linked model. I’ve been working on it periodically for a while but can’t seem… --- ## [Managing/Deleting Links](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/managing-deleting-links/72515)
**Author:** [@ericASCWL](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ericASCWL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/managing-deleting-links/72515 "2022-02-09T20:37:21Z")
Hey guys, I am fairly new to Revit and Dynamo. I am trying to find a way to delete all of the “Revit, IFC, CAD Formats, DWF Markups, Point Clouds, Topography, PDF, Images” in the “Manage Links” button. So that when we re… --- ## [Reload linked models](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/reload-linked-models/72480)
**Author:** [@evgeny.kurbatov](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/evgeny.kurbatov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/reload-linked-models/72480 "2022-01-20T19:16:33Z")
Hello All, I receive models which have links located on BIM360 storage. I place the linked files to the same folder with the host file. Now I need to reload links from that folder. I created a script for that, but it do… --- ## [Revit link walls hiden](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/revit-link-walls-hiden/69299)
**Author:** [@ranigooth96](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/ranigooth96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/revit-link-walls-hiden/69299 "2021-10-14T14:01:50Z")
Hii all, I am drawing structral plans from an revit link. the view direction is up. So all the walls from the floor above are dashed. is there any way i can hide the walls from the level above from the revit link and no…