Houdini Lite FAQs

Question 1

What kind of data can I inspect in .bgeo.sc files with Houdini Lite?

Accepted Answer

Houdini Lite allows you to inspect rich metadata from `.bgeo.sc` files, including point and primitive counts, software version, date, attribute summaries (point, prim, detail), and geometry types, all without loading the complete geometry.

Question 2

Is a Houdini installation required to use Houdini Lite?

Accepted Answer

No, a core benefit of Houdini Lite is that it can directly read and parse `.bgeo.sc` and USD files using its own built-in methods. This means you do not need a Houdini installation for its core file inspection capabilities.

Question 3

How does Houdini Lite assist with USD scene files?

Accepted Answer

For USD files, Houdini Lite offers capabilities to read layer metadata, explore prim hierarchies (composed or uncomposed), list composition arcs (sublayers, references, payloads), and extract camera lens and projection attributes. It can also generate USD Value Clips.

Question 4

Can Houdini Lite be used to generate USD Value Clips from sequences?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Houdini Lite includes tools like `usd_stitch_clips` and `bgeo_stitch_usd_clips` that allow you to stitch per-frame USD or `.bgeo.sc` sequences into a single USD Value Clips stage, automating the creation of topology and manifest files for animated assets.

Question 5

What is Houdini Lite and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Houdini Lite is a lightweight tool and MCP server designed to inspect Houdini `.bgeo.sc` geometry caches and USD scene files. Its primary purpose is to provide quick access to attributes, metadata, and hierarchy information without requiring a full Houdini installation or loading geometry into memory.

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