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#Content browser definition for free
#Content browser definition mac os

img and /ch) are not actually subnet types so cannot take files dropped in them. geometry files can only be dropped into a SOP or LOP network). Files can currently only be dropped into a context that corresponds with the file type (i.e. Feature: Initial drag and drop support from Content Browser into Network Pane.A future version will provide a better workflow surrounding this. This version addresses part of the problem by not crashing outright in this case and providing a path to using Content Browser even after this has happened. Sorry about that, I did not foresee that being an issue. One issue users might have run into that still needs some work is the preview cache breaking after switching between certain Houdini versions (such as opening in 18.0 after 18.5). This version adds support for Houdini 18.5, initial drag & drop support, some miscellaneous usability additions, and some bug fixes. Happy autumn! Version 0.4.0 of Wormhole Content Browser for Houdini has been released.

#Content browser definition mac os

Fixed: Generate preview actions not showing up on Mac OS X.Now a dialog pops up offering to create the default File SOP instead if the given node type doesn't exist. Fixed: Errors when generating viewport preview or importing geometry with invalid custom import sop type.Fixed: File tooltips now show the file path native to the current platform (i.e.

Fixed: Error with automatic mantra rendering of geometry files with compressed extensions (i.e.bgeo.sc).

Fixed: Clear cache didn't work immediately after enabling the preview cache.

Fixed: Start browser starts empty so that directories outside of the content root are not shown initially.

Fixed: Error when selecting an item from the content selection dialog and previews are still being loaded.

Fixed: Thumbnails for HDAs now correctly get the icon from the HDA.

Fixed: Errors when loading icons from HDAs with missing icons.

Fixed: Missing channel file extensions from file CHOP content dialog.

Improved: Undo now works on each context menu action where appropriate.

Improved: Tooltip help on all context menu actions.

Improved: Remember last content root location between sessions.

Improved: Delete the selected content root with the Delete key.

Improved: File label layout is much better.

This prevents quickly loading files from being added to the cache saving space.

Feature: Configurable time threshold for saving previews to disk cache.

A directory of 760 small files loads in 3 seconds now instead of 59 seconds! This also translates to better interactivity during loading.

Feature: Major performance improvements in loading previews of many quick to load files.

Feature: FBX file context menu action to merge or load the file by creating OBJ nodes instead of a geometry import SOP.Feature: Context menu action to copy shell compatible path to the clipboard.The image is sized to the current network view and attached to the selected node if one is selected. Feature: Image file context menu action to create a network background image.There is also a feature to create network background images from images in the content browser for easy network editor reference image contact sheet creation. This version addresses some minor issues related to Houdini 18.0 and includes some major performance improvements for thumbnail generation, as well as bug fixes. Happy new year! I'm starting the new year off with a new version of the Wormhole Content Browser, version 0.3.3. Here's a link to the gumroad project page: See attached for basic workflow. I am planning on adding more features like improving workflow interactions with Houdini, and tools to search through content in a future version that may not be free. I will continue to fix bugs and make limited improvements to this version.

#Content browser definition for free

I am offering this version for free to get people to bang on it a bit. Note: This tool is in development, but the functionality currently provided is complete.

Import files into SOPs, COPs, or CHOPs.

Thumbnails are cached to disk for quick access, especially for previously loaded large images.

Easily generate geometry previews using the viewport or mantra.

Access browser through parameter context menu to set parameter to a selected file.

File browser within a pane tab for easy integration with your desktop.

The Wormhole Content Browser is a custom UI for Houdini that enables quick browsing, previewing, and importing of content into Houdini. I'm releasing an “early version” of a tool I've been working on.