Setting up a shared location for Packages in an Office

For users who are asking if it is possible to deploy Dynamo (in any form) with pre-attached packages: The approach that will solve this issue and allow for control at a central location for all users with Dynamo installs is to add a custom package path to each installation.

Adding a network folder where the BIM manager or others could supervise the stocking of the folder with office approved packages
In the UI of an individual application, go to Settings > Manage Node and Package Paths. In the dialog, press the "+" button and browse to the network location for the shared package resource.

As an automated process, it would involve adding information to the configuratioin file that is installed with Dynamo: C:\Users<username>\AppData\Roaming\Dynamo\Dynamo Revit\1.1\DynamoSettings.xml. By default, the configuration for Dynamo for Revit is:

<CustomPackageFolders>

<string>C:\Users\kronz\AppData\Roaming\Dynamo\Dynamo Revit\1.1</string>

</CustomPackageFolders>

Adding a custom location would look like:

<CustomPackageFolders>

<string>C:\Users\kronz\AppData\Roaming\Dynamo\Dynamo Revit\1.1</string>

<string>N:\OfficeFiles\Dynamo\Packages_Limited</string>

</CustomPackageFolders>

The central management for this folder can also be controlled by simply making the folder read only.