There are two modes in which you can run the Dynamo Connector nodes:

1. Manual Mode

2. Automatic Mode

Manual Mode:

In the Manual mode of the Dynamo Connector, you have more control over when the actions can be executed within the Dynamo workspace. You will have to manually initiate processes by clicking the "Run" button and wait for the process to complete before the output data is generated and added to the node. The following steps give information on how the manual mode works:

1. When you connect two nodes in the Dynamo workspace, the process doesn't start automatically. You will have to initiate the process manually by clicking the Run button.

2. After you click Run, the process associated with the node starts executing. This could involve retrieving data, performing calculations, or any other action defined within the node.

3. While the process is running, wait for it to complete. The duration of the process will depend on the complexity of the actions being performed.

4. Once the process is completed, the data generated or modified by the node will be added to the output. You can then connect this output to other nodes in the graph to continue the workflow.

However, nodes like send or receive have an internal process, you will have to start the internal process by clicking the respective process button before clicking the Run button. This makes sure that the necessary actions are performed before running the node.

Automatic Mode:

In automatic mode, the process associated with a node is triggered without the need to manually click Run. Instead, the process is initiated automatically based on certain predefined conditions or events.

Manual and Automatic Mode selection:

The AutodeskParameters menu is used to create parameter schemas in Dynamo. The following information shows how you can create parameters within an Autodesk environment.

Four main nodes are used to create parameter schemas:

1. Category: Specifies the category of the parameter.

2. DataParameters: Defines data-related parameters.

3. Enumeration: Used for creating enumerated (limited choice) parameters.

4. Spec: Specifies the specification for the parameter.

   

Creating Autodesk Parameters

You can create the Autodesk parameters using the ByParameterTypeValue node. It takes typeId and Value as inputs and provides DataParameter as output.

• typeId: A typeId is a string that identifies the parameter type. It is obtained using the DataParameter.CreateParameterType node, which requires the following inputs:

  • name: The key or name of the parameter (for example, "area").
  • description: A description of the parameter (may not be used in the exchange).
  • spec: The specification of the parameter, such as a measurable specification with units.
  • readonly: A flag indicating whether the parameter is read-only.

• Value: Assigns a value to the parameter.

• DataParameter: The result of this process is a list of parameters, which can be used for writing parameter values while creating an exchange.