Key Updates from Dynamo BIM: Performance, Search, and Developer Enhancements

 

1. Dynamo Core 3.3 Release: Workflow Optimization with TuneUp

The latest Dynamo Core 3.3 release introduces powerful features aimed at improving graph performance and node execution efficiency. A standout feature, TuneUp, helps users track execution times of individual nodes and grouped elements in a graph. This tool allows users to monitor, analyze, and export these performance metrics to optimize their workflows. Additionally, a new bulk-edit feature enables users to update the Python engine across multiple nodes simultaneously, streamlining script management​(Dynamo BIM).

2. Dynamo Core 2.19: Enhanced Search and Python Editor

Dynamo 2.19 focuses on improving search functionality and Python script management. The new search engine now handles typos and format variations (such as spaces and periods) more effectively, making node discovery more intuitive. Identifying package nodes has also become easier, with color-coded zoom states and tooltip enhancements. The Python editor received a dockable interface, allowing users to manage scripts alongside their graph, improving both workspace visibility and script handling​(Dynamo BIM)​(Dynamo BIM).

3. Transition to .NET 8: Expanded Developer Support

Dynamo is transitioning to .NET 8, a significant update for developers working with custom packages and extensions. This transition improves compatibility with modern APIs, such as WPF, while maintaining support for older versions. Developers can now easily target multiple versions of Dynamo, ensuring compatibility with both older (.NET 4.8) and newer (.NET 8) environments. This update brings increased flexibility and stability to package development​(Dynamo BIM).

Summary: A More Efficient and Developer-Friendly Platform

These updates, spanning workflow optimization, enhanced search functionality, and development environment improvements, collectively mark Dynamo's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and performance. Whether you're optimizing workflows with TuneUp, managing complex scripts with the improved Python editor, or developing custom packages with .NET 8, Dynamo continues to evolve into a more powerful and versatile platform​(Dynamo BIM)​(Dynamo BIM).