Alright, at least I know now what the problem is. Thanks!

Yes, I'm still trying it with Unreal 4.9.
I also tried different assets (and created a simple cube with size parameters).
The file extensions are .hdanc .
When I drag the asset in the scene the Output log says:


LogHoudiniEngineEditor: PostSpawnActor, supplied Asset = 0x0000000019927F90
LogActorComponent: UnregisterComponent: (/Game/StarterContent/Maps/Minimal_Default.Minimal_DefaultersistentLevel.HoudiniAssetActor_5.StaticMeshComponent_19) Not registered. Aborting.
LogHoudiniEngineEditor: PostSpawnActor, supplied Asset = 0x0000000019927F90
LogHoudiniEngine: HAPI Asynchronous Instantiation Started. Component = 0x0, HoudiniAsset = 0x19927f90, HapiGUID = 180591D04254F1551535DE91D628EA1A
LogHoudiniEngine: FinishedInstantiationWithErrors.

Ok I've uninstalled all versions and installed 15.0.308 to a new path but it still doesn't work. Maybe I'll need the Indie license now?

Sure!:

Built against Houdini: 15 0 244 16
Built against Houdini Engine: 2 0 18
Running against Houdini: 15 0 244 16
Running against Houdini Engine: 2 0 18
Location of libHAPI: F:\Programme F\Side Effects/bin

Thanks for the reply!
Ok here some more information:
- yes i can drag/load the assets in the content browser
- under Plugin Information there are some settings which are all grayed out (Built against Houdini, Built against Houdini Engine, Running against Houdini, Running against Houdini Engine, Location of libHAPIL.dll)
- when I drag the asset into the viewport nothing happens but showing me the Houdini logo. I don't get any error message.
- I installed it with the installer and copied the HoudiniEngine folder to PlugIns/Runtime

Any idea what I could try? I'm a bit pressed for time because I have to show something for university studies. I'm thankful for any suggestions.

Yes I'm building from source. I have changed nothing. But I can't find the bIsRelease variable in those two files.

I've now updated to 4.9 (Substance Designer doesn't support 4.10) but it still won't work. Currently 15.0.306 is installed.

Ok I think I'll update to UE 4.10 then. Thank you!

Ok thanks. But it's a bit strange because I used 15.0 the last four weeks without a problem.
And what about using 14.0 for 4.8? Shouldn't this actually work?

Unreal Engine 4.8.3
Houdini daily build 15.0.306
Windows 7

Hi!
I've got the problem that I received the HAPI Error again. So I installed the latest daily build version and after starting UE I got the message that a 30 days free trial version of Houdini Engine is installed. After that I imported again one of my HDAs but when I try to place it in the scene nothing happens but showing me the Houdini logo.
I've also tried to solve this be reinstalling 15.0.244.16 and 14.0.474. and I updated the plugins folder of UE after every installation with the appropriate HoudiniEngine folder.
Does anyone has an idea how to solve this?

Thanks!

I just installed the daily build and now it works again.
Thanks!

Hi! I've got a problem getting my assets into the scene. Everytime I want to set an asset I get the following error:


Houdini License issue - (HoudiniAssetActor_9) : (HAPI Error: No Valid Licenses Found
- HAPI_LICENSE_MODE unset or is set to ‘default’ meaning Houdini Engine will first try to acquire a Houdini Engine license and if one is not found it will try to acquire an interactive Houdini license (Houdini then Houdini FX).
- Unreal Plugin Trial Has Expired
- No Houdini Engine license found.
- No Houdini license.
- Found a Houdini FX (Houdini Master) license but it is not the required commercial variant.
- No Houdini Engine Indie license found.
- No Houdini Indie license.).


Two days ago everything worked fine. I've got the apprentice edition but actually this shouldn't be a problem with the beta?

Thanks!