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What’s new in Houdini 9: Parameter Interface

Houdini 9 provides new parameter interface enhancements.

Parameter Interface Enhancements

Houdini 9 introduces new parameter interface enhancements that will grant users great freedom in customizing nodes and creating more efficient workflows.

Users will now be able to add new parameters to any node, import parameters from other nodes, and add rendering properties.

Quick Start

  1. In the parameter editor of a node, click the gear button.

  2. Select Edit Parameter Interface from the drop-down menu.

    To...Do this

    Add a new parameter to a node

    On the By Type tab of the Create Parameters pane, select a parameter from the list, and click the Add button.

    Import a parameter from another node

    On the From Nodes tab of the Create Parameters pane, select a parameter from the list of existing nodes, and click the Add button.

    Add rendering properties

    On the For Rendering tab of the Create Parameters pane, select a render property from the list, and click the Add button.

    Remove a parameter

    Select the parameter you want to remove and click the Remove button.

    Reset existing parameters to its default values

    Click the Discard button.

You can also edit fields in the the Parameter Description pane for each parameter to further customize your node.

For more information, see the Edit Parameter Interface window help.