I always try to keep my node network clear and snapped to the network grid, but every time when I create new node through a viewport it shifts all my nodes and makes a mess. As I suppose this occurs because the moveToGoodPosition() python function is launched. I can endure it no longer Is there any way to solve it? The option "Make Room for New Nodes" doesn't help

Is there any way to solve it?

Take a deep breath in. Hold it for a count of four. Breathe out slowly. Repeat. And consider the good parts of your day : )

Okay, I've tested this. Maybe just file a BUG/RFE.

Hide the grid, problem solved

If you add your nodes from the Network Editor they don't move. However, when you add a node from the Scene View they move. It is a bug.

Edit: Well, I think it is intentional so not really a bug. However I do agree that it can be annoying. Sometime I’ve been wondering if my nodes are moving and now I know.

I do hope that the devs will notice that and fix with next Houdini version 🙃

You can disable MoveToGoodPosition():



If you want to restore:

jerry7
You can disable MoveToGoodPosition():

import hou
def foo(obj,relative_to_inputs=True, move_inputs=True, move_outputs=True, move_unconnected=True):
    return

hou.session.__bak_moveToGoodPosition = hou.Node.moveToGoodPosition    
hou.Node.moveToGoodPosition = foo

If you want to restore:

import hou 
hou.Node.moveToGoodPosition = hou.session.__bak_moveToGoodPosition

Thanks a lot! It works properly!

Instead of completely replacing it by an empty dummy function, you can also have the dummy function call the original one but with the move_unconnected / move_inputs arguments set to False. That way it should never move unconnected / upstream items.