Notes

Production Management

Python

VEX

Resources

SideFX Houdini Help

OD Force

Houdini Blueprints

Houdini Tricks

Entagma Advanced CG Resources

CGWiki Houdini Vex

PDG Bootcamp

Animatrix

Ryoji CG Memo

John Kunz

Optimizing Algorithms

richardcthomas.com

Applied Houdini

www.appliedhoudini.com

Support Tools

Name	Link	Description
Mapbox	www.mapbox.com
VFX Toolbox	github.com	HDA to export .pcache and .vf files for use with Unity VFX Graph.
OD Tools	odtools.notion.site	Collection of project management and process optimization tools for use in Houdini.
OD Tools - CopyPaste	github.com	Scripts for quick copy/paste workflows between a variety of DCC tools.
Image Magick	imagemagick.org	Image management tool. Integrates with Houdini TOPs.
Exoside Quad Remesher	exoside.com
Mixamo	www.mixamo.com
Atoms Crowd	atoms.toolchefs.com
Rizom-Lab UV Virtual Spaces	www.rizom-lab.com
Open Street Map	www.openstreetmap.org
DJV	darbyjohnston.github.io	Open-source review software for VFX, animation, and film production.
DMNK Shelf	github.com	Collection of Python scripts for Houdini workflows
ByPlay Reality Editor	byplay.io
MOPs (Motion Operators)	www.motionoperators.com	Open source toolkit for Houdini motion operations.
SideFX Labs Tools	www.sidefx.com	Extension of unique tools for use in Houdini, including optimized workflows and interoperability.
qLib	qlab.github.io	Extension of open source tools for use within Houdini, including highly optimized, multithreaded operations.
Aelib	github.com	Collection of custom HDAs, presets, and scripts.
CG Toolbox	cgtoolbox.com	Scripts and tools for efficient workflow management.
VEX Syntax for VS Code	marketplace.visualstudio.com	Houdini definitions for use within VS Code.
USD Manager	www.usdmanager.org	Open-source tool for browsing, managing, and editing USD files.
Shotgun Publisher Tool	www.sidefx.com	HDA for outputting and publishing to PM tools like Shotgun via PDG.
openFirehawk	openfirehawk.com	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
DOP	Dynamics Operator
ROP	Rendering Operator
VOP	VEX Operator
POP	Particles Operator
COP	Compositing Operator
CHOP	Channel Operator
SHOP	Shader Operator
SOP	Surface Operator
AOV	Arbitrary Output Variable

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