This is a simple test to see how an imported OBJ renders in Houdini

The Loop GEO contains the file node. The ball GEO contains Houdini's standard sphere

As you can see, the renderview does not see the object, but it does recognise houdini's sphere.

What setting do I need to add/change so the renderview shows the file node containing the link to the object?

I do faintly see the object in your render view.

Tanto
I do faintly see the object in your render view.

Thanks. I resolved it by adding a material node after the file node.

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