Samples for Dynamo for Autodesk Civil 3D
Learn about the samples installed with Dynamo for Autodesk Civil 3D.
Dynamo for Autodesk Civil 3D provides several sample graphs that automate workflows in Civil 3D. The following Dynamo graphs and supporting files are provided to learn and understand how Dynamo automates workflows for efficiency. They are installed in the following folders by default:
- Dynamo Graphs. C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D < product year >\Dynamo\Samples\en-US
- Drawings and associated files. C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D < product year >\Dynamo\Samples\Data
- API Dynamo Samples and files. C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\C3D < product year >\Dynamo\API Samples
| Sample graph name | Description |
|---|---|
| AutoCAD_AddPropertySetByDefinition.dyn | Attaches property sets to block references and updates the property values. |
| AutoCAD_BufferAroundObject.dyn | Creates an offset buffer hatch around polylines and determines if any block references are within the buffer. |
| AutoCAD_RunScriptCommandToChangeLayers.dyn | Changes the layers of multiple objects. Can be run from the AutoCAD command line. |
| AutoCAD_SetBlockElevationByAttribute.dyn | Sets the elevation of block references based on the value of an attribute. |
| Python_CreatePropertySetDefinitionFromJSON.dyn | Creates property set definitions from a JSON file using a Python script. |
| Python_DumpPropertySetDefinitionsToJSON.dyn | Exports property set definitions to a JSON file using a Python script. |
| Python_DumpPropertySetValuesToCSV.dyn | Exports property set values to a CSV file using a Python script. |
| Python_UpdatePropertySetValuesFromCSV.dyn | Updates existing property set values from a CSV file using a Python script. |
| Civil3D_AddAnnotationAlongAlignment.dyn | Add annotations along an alignment at stations defined in an external file. |
| Civil3D_AddTextAndCircleAlongCorridorFeatureLine.dyn | Annotates specific points in corridor sections with the elevation of the point and a circle marker. |
| Civil3D_BuildingPadFeatureLines.dyn | Sets the elevations of feature line PI points from a CSV file. |
| Civil3D_CorridorCounterfortWall.dyn | Creates counterfort retaining wall elements at regular spacing along both sides of a corridor. |
| Civil3D_CreateCorridor.dyn | Creates a corridor model with a single baseline and sets its targets. |
| Civil3D_CreateSurfaceFromCSV.dyn | Creates a TIN surface from point data in a CSV file. |
| Civil3D_DaylightSlopePattern.dyn | Draws a slope pattern derived from feature lines along the daylight area of a corridor. |
| Civil3D_DrapeLineworkOnSurface.dyn | Creates 3D polylines from 2D linework by draping on a surface. |
| Civil3D_ExportCorridorFeatureLines.dyn | Exports corridor feature line data to a CSV file. |
| Civil3D_FenceFromFeatureLine.dyn | Creates a 3D fence from a feature line. |
| Civil3D_InletsAtProfileLowPoints.dyn | Creates inlet structures at profile low points and adds them to profile views. |
| Civil3D_MultiLayerSolids.dyn | Creates multiple 3D solids with different thicknesses from a TIN surface. |
| Civil3D_ReadAndWriteSubassemblyParameters.dyn | Reads subassembly parameters from a corridor, exports subassembly parameters to a CSV file, and changes the parameters of applied subassemblies. |
| Civil3D_SplitCorridorSolid.dyn | Splits corridor solids into segments of a defined length. |
| Civil3D_ViewportsAlongAlignment.dyn | Creates viewports along an alignment with configurable size and spacing. |
| About Dynamo Player | Displays a message with information about Dynamo Player. |
| Calculate Total Length of Selected Lines.dyn | Calculates the total length of selected linework objects. |
| Create Multiple Offset Curves.dyn | Creates multiple offset curves from a selected object. |
| Hatch Areas Table | Creates a summary table with the areas of all hatches in model space. |
| Label Blocks with Multileaders | Creates a multileader with the name of a block for each of its instances. |
| Rotate Structures Along Alignment | Sets the rotation of pipe network structures to match the direction of an alignment. |
| Update Layout Names to Uppercase.dyn | Updates all layout names in the current document UPPERCASE. |
| Update Style for Multiple Objects.dyn | Updates the style for all civil objects of a selected type. |