Hi!
I just installed Houdini (Apprentice) 9.1.244 VC8 on a Vista 32 bit system and have run into the following problem: I can't create render nodes. Instead I get an error telling me that it can't open the file /houdini/scripts/menu/create_rop.py
Now, what I have found out (thanks to process monitor) is that in fact Houdini look for a file here:
C:\PROGRA~1\Side Effects Software\Houdini 9.1.244\houdini\scripts\$HFS\houdini\scripts\menu\create_rop.py
I found the \$HFS\houdini\scripts\menu\create_rop.py entry in one of the menu files. I assume $HFS should resolve into the houdini home path, however this seems to fail.
I already reinstalled houdini and removed the houdini folder from my profile directory.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks in advance!
Trouble with HFS env variable and creating render node
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I've been experiencing this problem on Vista64 - http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=165338 [3dbuzz.com]
Reading this thread prompted me to give the installing without spaces another try (previously it didn't work - I'm wondering if I accidental left a space in somewhere), and this time around it seems to have worked.
FWIW and if it helps, my specs are:
Vista64
H9.1.244
Intel quad core
nvidia 8800gt 169.25
Reading this thread prompted me to give the installing without spaces another try (previously it didn't work - I'm wondering if I accidental left a space in somewhere), and this time around it seems to have worked.
FWIW and if it helps, my specs are:
Vista64
H9.1.244
Intel quad core
nvidia 8800gt 169.25
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Installing in locations without a space has to be a workaround to some other problem that needs solving. Certainly I've only ever installed to the SESI provided default paths on both XP and Vista and I've never had a problem. I think it's a red herring. The instant you bring Vista into the equation, my first suspect is permissions. SESI seems to be following the rules AFAICT - 64 bit cut installs in the correct location on Vista and I've had no troubles.
I mean, as long as it works for you, fine, but just so's you know.
Cheers,
J.C.
I mean, as long as it works for you, fine, but just so's you know.
Cheers,
J.C.
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