# \#windows

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## [Create front view legend window](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/create-front-view-legend-window/98560)

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**Author:** [@gabriele.potenza1](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/gabriele.potenza1)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/create-front-view-legend-window/98560 "2026-05-22T09:08:59Z")

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Hello! I am tring to develop a script that can make automatic legends for any element. I used a script that I found on this forum and then I personalized it. Now I am trying to create front views for windows to make thei…

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## [Python Code for Getting Directory File Info](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/python-code-for-getting-directory-file-info/88760)

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**Author:** [@m.owens](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/m.owens)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/python-code-for-getting-directory-file-info/88760 "2023-04-23T11:52:02Z")

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Hello, I am trying to get information for files within a directory; nameley the creator of the files. Is anyone interested in providing me with a nice python snippet to copy-paste? I know I should “learn” how to do thi…

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## [Spacemouse 3dconnexion](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/spacemouse-3dconnexion/85396)

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**Author:** [@tlagardeAJBTA](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/tlagardeAJBTA)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/spacemouse-3dconnexion/85396 "2023-04-10T13:43:27Z")

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Good morning all I was surprised when I did my research that nobody had posted about the use of the spacemouse in Dynamo. It has been implemented in Grasshopper (sort of, \[https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/3dconnex … ehow…

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## [Calculate Total Building Envelope](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/calculate-total-building-envelope/86033)

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**Author:** [@tshep](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/tshep)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/calculate-total-building-envelope/86033 "2023-02-11T17:52:56Z")

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I’d like to figure out a way to calculate the total building envelope. For example, in Revit you can create a schedule that looks at exterior walls and calculate the total area. This assumes that wall types have their f…

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## [Windows 11 - Dynamo Sandbox Directory](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/windows-11-dynamo-sandbox-directory/85821)

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**Author:** [@nicholas.andrew](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/nicholas.andrew)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/windows-11-dynamo-sandbox-directory/85821 "2023-02-09T06:13:17Z")

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I’ve installed Dynamo Sandbox on Windows 11, and when I use the “Directory Path” node it offers only the desktop and desktop directories to choose from - no other options. any ideas…?

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## [Element.Room node (Rhythm) package - null values](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/element-room-node-rhythm-package-null-values/8754)

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**Author:** [@Ahmad\_Saad](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Ahmad_Saad)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/element-room-node-rhythm-package-null-values/8754 "2023-02-06T15:49:42Z")

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Hi all! I’m facing a strange error today! I am using the node “Element.Room” to detect each window’s room, it works perfectly in two of my models, but in the third model it doesn’t work. Any ideas?

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## [Export.Data](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-data/63035)

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**Author:** [@jonathan.riboud](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/jonathan.riboud)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-data/63035 "2021-05-05T05:34:02Z")

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Hi every one, ive done the latest Windows Update wich name is : Im suspecting an error on Excel since last friday. Error appear with Revit 2020, 2021, 2022. ( dynamo 2.3, 2.5 and 2.10) Any suggestions ? Thanks

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## [Script to remove the discount from the window areas on the walls](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/script-to-remove-the-discount-from-the-window-areas-on-the-walls/62440)

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**Author:** [@lucas.bittencourt](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/lucas.bittencourt)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/script-to-remove-the-discount-from-the-window-areas-on-the-walls/62440 "2021-04-06T13:04:35Z")

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Hey guys, I would like to know if there is a way to create a script in Dynamo that when you place a window on the wall, the discount of the area of ​​that wall will not happen if the window area for less than a specific…

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## [Replace item at index from 2 list](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/replace-item-at-index-from-2-list/62277)

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**Author:** [@harry.3993](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/harry.3993)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/replace-item-at-index-from-2-list/62277 "2021-04-05T01:05:42Z")

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Hi i am new here. i am trying to get areas from windows and doors edges and laterset value in walls. first I separate windows and doors get their edges and do a multiplication by their thickness. i wanted to do it all in…

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## [Looking to Use Windows Dialog Box - Help](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-use-windows-dialog-box-help/58193)

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**Author:** [@t.large](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/t.large)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/looking-to-use-windows-dialog-box-help/58193 "2020-12-10T15:42:44Z")

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I have a graph that moves files, I’d like a Windows dialog window to present a summary of the operation, with a clickable link to the output directory folder. I’ve search and haven’t been finding much, I keep getting re…

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## [Retreive Windows from linked file for rooms](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/retreive-windows-from-linked-file-for-rooms/38636)

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**Author:** [@dudinger](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/dudinger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/retreive-windows-from-linked-file-for-rooms/38636 "2019-07-25T07:13:59Z")

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Hey guys! I’m looking for a way to retreive all windows connected to all of my “outside” rooms like balcony, terrace, loggia etc. Usually the clockwork node “Room.Windows” works really well for me. In this case unfortun…
