Is there a way to convert an .hdalc (limited commercial digital asset) to a full commercial? I bought a tool an artist on patreon, who only makes his tools in this license.

Searched and came to this thread. I also have a same question. I downloaded an asset in hdalc format. How can I convert it to .hda?

There is no way to convert it. The only option is, that when one switches from an indie license to an FX license that SideFX converts all your hdalc to hda for you. I voted for a paid service from SideFX to convert hdanc and hdalc to hda.
But I think they don't want that. The current situation isn't ideal IMHO.

Cheers
CYTE

Well, the seller is not licensed to sell HDA:s for a full FX pipeline.

By doing this and me telling you how to breach the EULA would make me your accomplice.

That said, everything Houdini is not HDA:s and I can rent a FX license if needed for a commercial project. That seller obviously did not.

That said, I focus on pipeline things and my own Python code (been using Indie four years, with long pauses, so now Apprentice for a while). That can be used with any license I guess, because anything else would be counter productive to the purpose of both Apprentice and Indie licenses. This solution I think is great, because it is about getting a chance to get into the industry gradually. However the day I get paid for big projects that cover the FX cost that is a mandatory investment, just like a bulldozer is not cheap to buy or rent.

If the user was interested in uploading their asset to Orbolt, it would be converted.

https://www.orbolt.com/faq/question/102/can-houdini-apprentice-free-non-commercial-version-be-used-make-assets-be-sold-orbolt-and-used-custo [www.orbolt.com]