Hello, I'm very new to Houdini. We're using a non-commercial license in school and I'd like to setup houdini on my Mac at home. Since we're using a non-commercial version at school I need to do the same at home for file compatibility.
I've installed the free houdini apprentice version that says it it includes particles and RBD's, (http//www.sidefx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=245&Itemid=400) but when I run it (either apprentice or FX) I don't see the shelves for these tools. I've searched these forums for guidance with little success.
Sooo, can anyone help me learn how to install these shelves? They are not available in the new shelf drop down menu.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Sounds like you are launching Houdini instead of HoudniFX.

Try launching Houdini Fx

Thank for the reply. Yes, I've tried launching both Houdini and Houdini FX. Any other ideas?

Update. Okay, call me crazy. As a sanity check, I just tried HoudiniFX again and I see the other shelves (Particles, RBD, etc.) in the New Shelf drop down menu. I do have a witness that it didn't work yesterday (not that that matters).

Particles appear to be working. RBD's not so much, but I'm sure it's operator error. Thanks again for your help.

Can you post a screenshot - just to double check as this issue has always been launching Houdini instead of Fx

All is good. See my update note above. Thanks again.

Update RBD's are working.