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Referenced Materials with Instancer: No Geo in Viewport

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olivierth
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Hi, Solaris Noob here!

I was connecting my Reference node (using a usd path on hard drive) to an Instancer node. It worked! ...But if I use a Reference node to get the materials, the instancer doesn't show any geometry in viewport.

-Olivier

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Houdini_Solaris_instancer_Material_02.jpg (80.5 KB)

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robp_sidefx
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Can you please send a hip file?
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olivierth
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I'd like to but I can't send this specific scene. sorry.
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robp_sidefx
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Okay, if/when you're able to share a hip file (either here or via support), we're happy to have a look.
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olivierth
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Hi!

I made a simple example in Apprentice 19.5. Still getting the same problem. This time I can show the file!

I applied a green material that shows while rendering (before instancing). Once I use the instancer (default settings) my instances are grey.

(* I'm very new to solaris, btw)

-Olivier
Edited by olivierth - May 26, 2026 10:19:30

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Tanto
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Try unchecking "Only Copy Specified Prototype Primitives"
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olivierth
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OHH!!! NOW I SEE COLORSSS!!!!

Thanks!

-Olivier
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