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Support Tools
| Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
Mapbox | ||
HDA to export .pcache and .vf files for use with Unity VFX Graph. | ||
OD Tools | Collection of project management and process optimization tools for use in Houdini. | |
Scripts for quick copy/paste workflows between a variety of DCC tools. | ||
Image management tool. Integrates with Houdini TOPs. | ||
Exoside Quad Remesher | ||
Atoms Crowd | ||
DJV | Open-source review software for VFX, animation, and film production. | |
DMNK Shelf | Collection of Python scripts for Houdini workflows | |
ByPlay Reality Editor | ||
MOPs (Motion Operators) | Open source toolkit for Houdini motion operations. | |
SideFX Labs Tools | Extension of unique tools for use in Houdini, including optimized workflows and interoperability. | |
qLib | Extension of open source tools for use within Houdini, including highly optimized, multithreaded operations. | |
Aelib | Collection of custom HDAs, presets, and scripts. | |
CG Toolbox | Scripts and tools for efficient workflow management. | |
VEX Syntax for VS Code | Houdini definitions for use within VS Code. | |
USD Manager | Open-source tool for browsing, managing, and editing USD files. | |
Shotgun Publisher Tool | HDA for outputting and publishing to PM tools like Shotgun via PDG. | |
openFirehawk | Open-source tool for multi-cloud VFX pipeline applications. |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Name | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Set quickmark | CTRL + 1, CTRL + 2, etc. | Maximum of 5 quickmarks |
Network wiring: Add dot | ALT + Drag wire | |
Network wiring styles | SHIFT + S | Toggle between Straight and Rounded wiring styles |
Node palette: Shapes | Z | |
Node: Copy | ALT + drag node to copy | |
Node: Copy Referenced | CTRL + SHIFT + ALT + drag node to copy | Creates node copy with parameters linked to original using references. |
Node palette: Colors | C | |
Node: Bypass | B or Q | |
Node: Template | E or W | |
Node: Display | R | |
Node: Render (only) | CTRL + Click Display/Render Flag | e.g., Output node in Solver node |
Scene: Wireframe View | W | |
Scene: Smooth Wire Shaded View | SHIFT + W | |
Quick Visualize Node | Select node + X | Creates a Visualize node immediately after selected node |
Quick Add/Link Node | Select node + TAB, identify next node from list, SHIFT + ENTER | If selected node has the display flag, newly created node will take the display flag |
Maximize Panel View | CTRL + B | Toggle to max view and return to typical panel size |
Switch Node Inputs | SHIFT + R | |
Organize Node Layout (All) | L | |
Organize Node Layout (Selected Nodes) | SHIFT + L | |
Node Network Overview | O | |
Enter Selected Node Network | I | |
Exit Current Node Network | U | |
Delete Channels | CTRL + SHIFT + LMB | Perform this operation over parameter name |
Create Subnet | Select node/s + SHIFT + C | Verify subnet has Output nodes added. |
Create Visualize Node | Select node + X | |
Update to Manual Mode | ALT + CTRL + SHIFT + M | Custom hotkey |
Update to Auto Mode | ALT + CTRL + SHIFT + A | Custom hotkey |
Edit Parameter Interface | CTRL + P | Panes/Parameter Fields & Labels, Network Editor/Node Menu |
Copy Parameter | CTRL + ALT + C | Panes/Parameter Fields & Labels |
Paste Copied Relative Refs | CTRL + ALT + V | Panes/Parameter Fields & Labels |
Edit in External Editor | CTRL + E | Opens PyCharm Editor |
External Python Source Editor | CTRL + ALT + E | Opens PyCharm Editor |
Enable Object Pivot Transform | INS | Once enabled, pivot can be transformed independently of object. |
Radial Menu: Snap Controls | X | Context: Scene View |
Radial Menu: Current Tool Controls | C | Context: Scene View |
Radial Menu: View Controls | V | Context: Scene View |
Acronyms
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
USD | Universal Scene Description |
LIVRPS | Local, Inherits, Variant Sets, References, Payload, Specializes |
HOM | Houdini Object Model |
ROP | Rendering Operator |
VOP | VEX Operator |
POP | Particles Operator |
DOP | Dynamics Operator |
COP | Compositing Operator |
SHOP | Shader Operator |
CHOP | Channel Operator |
SOP | Surface Operator |
AOV | Arbitrary Output Variable |