Simple Houdini Launcher for Windows (Patreon)

Simplify your Houdini setup with the Houdini Launcher Tool. This user-friendly application lets you configure and launch Houdini with your preferred settings effortlessly. Key Features: Version Selection: Easily switch between Houdini versions. Render Engine Options: Toggle HTOA, Redshift, ODTools, and more with simple checkboxes. Advanced Settings: Manage Houdini Package Directory, OTL Scan Path, and OCIO Path under an advanced tab. Custom Tools: Enable additional tools like Custom Packages, GroomBear, Axiom, and MOPS. Save Configurations: Save and load your settings for consistent setups across sessions. Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a clean, organized UI for efficient workflow management. How It Works: Select your Houdini version. Configure render engines and tools. Access advanced settings as needed. Save your configuration. Launch Houdini with a single click. Benefits: Efficiency: Quick setup to focus on creating. Consistency: Standardize settings across projects. Flexibility: Adapt to different project needs easily. Creating a Shortcut: Create a Batch File: Save the following content in a file named launch_houdini.bat : batchCopy code @echo off start "" "launch_houdini.vbs" Create a VBScript File: Save the following content in a file named launch_houdini.vbs : vbscriptCopy code Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.Run "pythonw.exe launch_houdini.py", 0 Set WshShell = Nothing Create a Shortcut: Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut . In the "Type the location of the item" field, enter the path to launch_houdini.bat . Click Next , name your shortcut "Launch Houdini," and click Finish .