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Houdini Lounge » Houdini 20.5 Rumors
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- Pixel8d
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Is 20.5 actually available? I don't see it on the downloads page (I'm using Indie). However, I just installed Renderman for Houdini (ver 26.1) and there is an entry in json file for 20.5 although the actual supported release still states 20.0.653.
Technical Discussion » Houdini Launcher Crash
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- Pixel8d
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Launcher crashes when selecting "Install Directory" to change path for installing a new version of Houdini application. Is this happening with anyone else? I was just trying to install 19.5.493 using Launcher. I'll have to install manual method.
Technical Discussion » Houdini 19 & Python
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- Pixel8d
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Apologies in advance for what may be a dumb question on my part.
Houdini 18.5 and below has daily build installers for either Python 2 (py2) or Python 3 (py3).
Houdini 19 download installers doesn't seem to differentiate. Does it matter?
The reason for the question is Renderman 24.2 has Houdini 19 support and offers an RM download for either py2 or py3.
TIA.
Houdini 18.5 and below has daily build installers for either Python 2 (py2) or Python 3 (py3).
Houdini 19 download installers doesn't seem to differentiate. Does it matter?
The reason for the question is Renderman 24.2 has Houdini 19 support and offers an RM download for either py2 or py3.
TIA.
Edited by Pixel8d - 2021年11月10日 16:37:34
Houdini Lounge » I thought H19 would be ready on 25th, beta tester email
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- Pixel8d
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Houdini Lounge » License Expiry
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- Pixel8d
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Unbeknownst to me while updating Houdini to .408 today my Indie license had expired today as well. Here I am trying to figure out why when launching Houdini it was asking for license key. I found out it has expired only after logging into my SideFX account and looking at purchase history/invoice.
Why no indication of Expired License in software pop-up? Or how about an email a few days in advance to let user know of upcoming end of license date? Other software companies do the latter.
Why no indication of Expired License in software pop-up? Or how about an email a few days in advance to let user know of upcoming end of license date? Other software companies do the latter.
3rd Party » ODTools for Houdini
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- Pixel8d
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I can vouch for ODTools. I discovered them via the LightWave forums because I have the LW tools wishlisted (pandemic sale perhaps?) and bought ODTools for Houdini because I’ve grown to embrace Houdini now over other software.
Keep up the great work, Oliver!
Keep up the great work, Oliver!
3rd Party » RenderMan 23.2 + H18.0416
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- Pixel8d
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^
It’s all fine now. Renderers all work in harmony. According to the PRM forum the RIS tab is meant to be removed one day. It’s not used any more.
It’s all fine now. Renderers all work in harmony. According to the PRM forum the RIS tab is meant to be removed one day. It’s not used any more.
3rd Party » SidefxLabs not loading when added Redshift Environment
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- Pixel8d
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Thanks to this video [www.youtube.com] I learned a lot about the env file. In a nutshell your env file should only contain one Houdini_Path variable along with a single “&”.
I followed the video to append all my plugins to the Houdini_Path and after some trial & error everything works like a charm.
I didn’t realize to use 3rd party plugins you need to know a bit of coding when it comes to Houdini.
I followed the video to append all my plugins to the Houdini_Path and after some trial & error everything works like a charm.
I didn’t realize to use 3rd party plugins you need to know a bit of coding when it comes to Houdini.
Houdini Lounge » Mac, PC or both?
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- Pixel8d
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eikonoklastes
If you're using Houdini on anything but an iPhone, you're doing it wrong.
Great. Now you tell us! I was using an Android.
3rd Party » Arnold With H18
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- Pixel8d
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hshakulaPixel8dWrong.
If by “Educational” you mean Apprentice then it does not support 3rd party Renderers.
According to the comparison chart [www.sidefx.com] I am not “wrong”.
However I did later notice there is indeed a separate ‘Education’ version of Houdini that supports 3rd party renderers.
Technical Discussion » PDG Launch Warnings in H18.0.391
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- Pixel8d
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There’s other threads about this. I’ve even posted about these Console messages appearing since v .391 and .416.
https://www.sidefx.com/forum/topic/72515/#post-309230 [www.sidefx.com]
I do not have a specific answer to resolving the issue although mine did go away while experimenting with the env file. There are other suggestions too in different threads I came across (do a search) but did not work for me while it did for other users. Unfortunately I have not seen anything official from Houdini/SideFX staff.
One thing I do notice in the warnings you have is there are different backslashes used throughout the paths like I had. Are you on Windows, MAC, or Linux? I am on Windows 10.
https://www.sidefx.com/forum/topic/72515/#post-309230 [www.sidefx.com]
I do not have a specific answer to resolving the issue although mine did go away while experimenting with the env file. There are other suggestions too in different threads I came across (do a search) but did not work for me while it did for other users. Unfortunately I have not seen anything official from Houdini/SideFX staff.
One thing I do notice in the warnings you have is there are different backslashes used throughout the paths like I had. Are you on Windows, MAC, or Linux? I am on Windows 10.
Edited by Pixel8d - 2020年4月26日 14:09:04
Houdini Indie and Apprentice » daily builds on steam
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- Pixel8d
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I don’t have an answer to your initial query. But I do have a question.
When you use Houdini do you have to have Steam running? I’m just curious how the Houdini via Steam works.
When you use Houdini do you have to have Steam running? I’m just curious how the Houdini via Steam works.
3rd Party » Arnold With H18
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- Pixel8d
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3rd Party » RenderMan 23.2 + H18.0416
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- Pixel8d
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So far so good running it in b416. There were no errors or warnings when installing RenderMan. There were also no errors during Houdini launch and I am able to place operators without problem. I have not rendered anything yet but that's next step as I get familiar with it. I've been busy demo'ing Arnold & V-Ray for the last few weeks.
Technical Discussion » Houdini Console Message
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- Pixel8d
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Thanks to a video on the youtube [www.youtube.com] I was able to get the houdini.env working as I think it should. All plugins show up and none of those Console errors.
My env file:
# HOUDINI_NO_SPLASH = 1
#Arnold Trial
PATH = “$PATH;C:\Users\Esteban\htoa\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\scripts\bin”
HtoA = “C:\Users\Esteban\htoa\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416;”
#RenderMan
RMANTREE=C:\Program Files\Pixar\RenderManProServer-23.2
RFHTREE=C:\Program Files\Pixar\RenderManForHoudini-23.2
RMAN_PROCEDURALPATH=$RFHTREE\18.0\openvdb;&
PATH=$RMANTREE\bin;&
#ODTools
ODSHELF = “C:\Users\Esteban\Documents\houdini18.0\ODHoudiniShelfTools”
#HDR Light Studio Connection
HDRLS_ROOT=“C:\Users\Esteban\Documents\houdini18.0\Lightmap”
HOUDINI_OTLSCAN_PATH = “$HOUDINI_OTLSCAN_PATH;$HDRLS_ROOT;&”
#HOUDINI 3RD PARTY EXTENSIONS PATH
HOUDINI_PATH=“$HtoA;$RFHTREE\18.0;$ODSHELF;$HDRLS_ROOT;&”
My env file:
# HOUDINI_NO_SPLASH = 1
#Arnold Trial
PATH = “$PATH;C:\Users\Esteban\htoa\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\scripts\bin”
HtoA = “C:\Users\Esteban\htoa\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416\htoa-5.1.1_r126b954_houdini-18.0.416;”
#RenderMan
RMANTREE=C:\Program Files\Pixar\RenderManProServer-23.2
RFHTREE=C:\Program Files\Pixar\RenderManForHoudini-23.2
RMAN_PROCEDURALPATH=$RFHTREE\18.0\openvdb;&
PATH=$RMANTREE\bin;&
#ODTools
ODSHELF = “C:\Users\Esteban\Documents\houdini18.0\ODHoudiniShelfTools”
#HDR Light Studio Connection
HDRLS_ROOT=“C:\Users\Esteban\Documents\houdini18.0\Lightmap”
HOUDINI_OTLSCAN_PATH = “$HOUDINI_OTLSCAN_PATH;$HDRLS_ROOT;&”
#HOUDINI 3RD PARTY EXTENSIONS PATH
HOUDINI_PATH=“$HtoA;$RFHTREE\18.0;$ODSHELF;$HDRLS_ROOT;&”
Edited by Pixel8d - 2020年4月27日 21:19:16
3rd Party » RenderMan 23.2 + H18.0416
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I purchased RenderMan Pro the other day and got around to installing it over a period of last night. Boy what a struggle to get the Houdini.env sorted out and working!
I also had a trial of Arnold loaded and ended up having to remove it so the RM main menu tab would appear. If it wasn't removed the Arnold menu would show but not RM. It's likely the way the env file was set up (I'm a noob) so will either research it more or look into using json package files instead which will also be a new thing for me. I was only using Arnold for some specific tutorials anyway.
I do have one question for those who have RM 23 installed:
When I add the Shelf tool I see a RenderMan and a RenderMan RIS option. Adding RM shows the toolbar with all the icons. Adding RIS shows nothing. Is that correct? Is RIS not used for RM 23.2? I can't find anything in the current RM wiki docs related to this RM RIS.
Like I mentioned, I'm a new to this so TIA.
I also had a trial of Arnold loaded and ended up having to remove it so the RM main menu tab would appear. If it wasn't removed the Arnold menu would show but not RM. It's likely the way the env file was set up (I'm a noob) so will either research it more or look into using json package files instead which will also be a new thing for me. I was only using Arnold for some specific tutorials anyway.
I do have one question for those who have RM 23 installed:
When I add the Shelf tool I see a RenderMan and a RenderMan RIS option. Adding RM shows the toolbar with all the icons. Adding RIS shows nothing. Is that correct? Is RIS not used for RM 23.2? I can't find anything in the current RM wiki docs related to this RM RIS.
Like I mentioned, I'm a new to this so TIA.
Technical Discussion » Houdini Console Message
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- Pixel8d
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I was experimenting with the env file after adding a trial of Arnold and purchasing RenderMan and of course having to add the plugin info to env. loads of trouble started to occur. Seeking guidance on the internet I found one suggestion of having only one “&” at the end of the last “HOUDINI_PATH” variable. That fixed all the Console messages and the PDG errors went away! The plugins are all still accessible with one caveat (RenderMan and Arnold coexisting) but that's for another thread.
Houdini Indie and Apprentice » Solaris | Karma
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- Pixel8d
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Thank you!
Yes I’ve been reading the docs but nothing was jumping out at me by way of instruction to start out with it. I’m too dense!
Yes I’ve been reading the docs but nothing was jumping out at me by way of instruction to start out with it. I’m too dense!
Houdini Indie and Apprentice » Solaris | Karma
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- Pixel8d
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Apologies in advance dumb question:
How to access subject within H18?
I've done some searching around and came across various info but nothing I can find on initiating them.
TIA.
How to access subject within H18?
I've done some searching around and came across various info but nothing I can find on initiating them.
TIA.
Edited by Pixel8d - 2020年4月18日 14:28:43
Houdini Lounge » Renderman discount
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- Pixel8d
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I've been spending time demo'ing various 3rd party renderers of late to compliment Houdini. Came across that Pixar are offering Renderman up with 25% discount until April 30. Worth a buy?
Thought others might like to know about this deal too.
Thought others might like to know about this deal too.
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