Sorry if this has been addressed in another thread.
I'm considering trying Indie, but I'm put off by the lack of documentation in . So I have a few questions:
(1) Why no pdf?
(2) Does the in-app doc system work as well as a normal “manual” (as in pdf)?
(3) Is there a decent (searchable) way to read docs (as in pdf), and study Houdini Indie prior to purchase?
Thanks.
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Houdini Lounge » Indie Documentation
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Houdini Lounge » License server down?
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If getting an Apprentice License isn't working for you:
In another thread I learned that what I had to do (once the license generator was back up and running) was to un-install Houdini, and re-run the installer, being careful to choose the Apprentice license during the installation process. Once I did this (and the license generator was back up and running) everything worked smoothly, as one would expect.
Hope this works for you also.
In another thread I learned that what I had to do (once the license generator was back up and running) was to un-install Houdini, and re-run the installer, being careful to choose the Apprentice license during the installation process. Once I did this (and the license generator was back up and running) everything worked smoothly, as one would expect.
Hope this works for you also.
Houdini Indie and Apprentice » Downloaded it, sure would like to RUN it
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OK, that was it! Thank you. I doubt I would have ever thought of running the installer again.
I also learned that the license generator was down for maintenance last night. So I apparently had two things working against me.
I didn't notice the option during installation to choose a different license, since the default was made for me, which was apparently NOT the Apprentice version. It might be good, since I would guess most people enter the Houdini world these days via the Apprentice version, to change the install default. It isn't all that often you run an installer, so it's not like it's an everyday event. Who knows … if the license generator had been up and running, it might have told me of my need to choose a different license during installation (?).
But then again, I wouldn't have had that little character-building opportunity last night, banging my head against it. LOL
I also learned that the license generator was down for maintenance last night. So I apparently had two things working against me.
I didn't notice the option during installation to choose a different license, since the default was made for me, which was apparently NOT the Apprentice version. It might be good, since I would guess most people enter the Houdini world these days via the Apprentice version, to change the install default. It isn't all that often you run an installer, so it's not like it's an everyday event. Who knows … if the license generator had been up and running, it might have told me of my need to choose a different license during installation (?).
But then again, I wouldn't have had that little character-building opportunity last night, banging my head against it. LOL
Houdini Lounge » License server down?
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Houdini Indie and Apprentice » Downloaded it, sure would like to RUN it
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It's my curse to discover all the worst parts and weakest points of a developer or their product, right out of the gate. It happens over and over again. But because of my curse, I've found the patience to wait a little, and see what else is revealed. :-) Sometimes it's good … other times …
I can't imagine they could go long without a license generator, whatever that is.
I can't imagine they could go long without a license generator, whatever that is.
Houdini Lounge » License server down?
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Well, I poked around a little more, and found the license help page at
http://license.sidefx.com/help.php [license.sidefx.com]
But under “Quick Instructions” my OS isn't on the drop-down list! <wow> (No help for you, Mr. Mac user!) Is the Mac a new addition to the houdini roundup? It might be good to extend the same help in getting a license to Mac users as to everyone else … just sayin' …
Unfortunately, this is also true on the Troubleshooting page.
And to top it all off, I am “NOT AUTHORIZED” to view the Installation FAQ! LOLOLOL Now why in the world would THAT be?
I sure do hope the Houdini app itself is put together a whole lot better than the licensing and “help” mechanics are. :wink:
I was finally able to get to the licensing help page from the local help menu when attempting to run Houdini (just not from the “Online Licensing Help” page, which is seriously out-of-date and needs permissions to be massaged). But frankly, it was no help at all.
Guess the only thing left to do is WAIT … my favorite thing!
http://license.sidefx.com/help.php [license.sidefx.com]
But under “Quick Instructions” my OS isn't on the drop-down list! <wow> (No help for you, Mr. Mac user!) Is the Mac a new addition to the houdini roundup? It might be good to extend the same help in getting a license to Mac users as to everyone else … just sayin' …
Unfortunately, this is also true on the Troubleshooting page.
And to top it all off, I am “NOT AUTHORIZED” to view the Installation FAQ! LOLOLOL Now why in the world would THAT be?
I sure do hope the Houdini app itself is put together a whole lot better than the licensing and “help” mechanics are. :wink:
I was finally able to get to the licensing help page from the local help menu when attempting to run Houdini (just not from the “Online Licensing Help” page, which is seriously out-of-date and needs permissions to be massaged). But frankly, it was no help at all.
Guess the only thing left to do is WAIT … my favorite thing!
Houdini Indie and Apprentice » Downloaded it, sure would like to RUN it
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The license server is apparently down (?)
I downloaded Houdini, installed it, but can't run it without a license, which I gathered is “free” for “apprentice.”
All I get are errors, saying “try again later.” It gave a site to get a license key “manually,” but I get a similar error there (license server temporarily unavailable.)
If the license server is down, why send people on a wild goose chase? Am I stuck or out of luck? Shall I just go back to Lightwave? Is the world ending before 2012?
:?:
I downloaded Houdini, installed it, but can't run it without a license, which I gathered is “free” for “apprentice.”
All I get are errors, saying “try again later.” It gave a site to get a license key “manually,” but I get a similar error there (license server temporarily unavailable.)
If the license server is down, why send people on a wild goose chase? Am I stuck or out of luck? Shall I just go back to Lightwave? Is the world ending before 2012?
:?:
Houdini Lounge » License server down?
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I was finally able to find my “server name” and “server number” in the Houdini License Administrator under the “Server Information” tab. So I went back to that link for getting licenses manually, but I get the following error:
“ERROR: Could not generate server key. The license generator is temporarily unavailable, please try again later.”
So getting licenses manually isn't possible either, while the license server is “unavailable.” Make me wonder why I was sent there to begin with … LOL :-D
Are there any other tricks to try, before giving up? :-)
Thanks
“ERROR: Could not generate server key. The license generator is temporarily unavailable, please try again later.”
So getting licenses manually isn't possible either, while the license server is “unavailable.” Make me wonder why I was sent there to begin with … LOL :-D
Are there any other tricks to try, before giving up? :-)
Thanks
Houdini Lounge » License server down?
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I come to Houdini because of testimonials in the Lightwave Forums. I downloaded Houdini, but am not able to run it in Apprentice Mode, because of an error obtaining a license. Here is the error:
"ERROR: Could not generate server key. The license generator is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
If possible, please fix any problems and try again.
If that doesn't work, you can manually get licenses from
http://license.sidefx.com/get_nc_license.php [license.sidefx.com]“
But going to that link doesn't work either, because apparently the license server has to be operational before it can give me the required ”Server name“ and ”Server code." LOL
So far, this is one entertaining run-around. :-)
"ERROR: Could not generate server key. The license generator is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
If possible, please fix any problems and try again.
If that doesn't work, you can manually get licenses from
http://license.sidefx.com/get_nc_license.php [license.sidefx.com]“
But going to that link doesn't work either, because apparently the license server has to be operational before it can give me the required ”Server name“ and ”Server code." LOL
So far, this is one entertaining run-around. :-)
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