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Omniverse Houdini Connector
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Omniverse Houdini Connector

The Omniverse Houdini Connector enables USD Import and Export with Omniverse Nucleus servers and MDL materials support.

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Overview

The NVIDIA Omniverse™ Houdini connector enables users to Import USD or Export their 3D model to USD for the NVIDIA Omniverse Platform and any application in the OpenUSD Ecosystem.

Compatible Versions

The Omniverse Houdini connector is compatible with the following versions:

VersionWindowsLinuxUSDPythongcc (Linux only)
18.5.xNo connectorNo connectorN/AN/AN/A
19.0.xNo connectorNo connectorN/AN/AN/A
19.5.xYes Not TestedYes Not Tested22.05Python 3.9gcc 9.3
20.0.x10, 11Ubuntu 22.0423.08Python 3.10gcc 9.3
20.5.x11Ubuntu 22.0424.03Python 3.11gcc 9.3

Houdini Linux Requirements

Driver Versions

Driver Version SupportWindows
Recommended537.58 (GameReady, Studio), 537.70 (RTX/Quadro, Grid/vGPU)
Minimum473.47
Unsupported495.0 up to 512.59, 525 up to 526.91
  • See Omniverse Technical Requirements for additional information on requirements.
  • Note: The latest driver versions may also work but have not been fully tested for Omniverse.

Known Limitations

  • Please read and review the known limitations before using the connector.
  • An updated list of known issues can be found here.

Get Help

  • For SideFx Houdini USD support questions or issues, don't hesitate to contact SideFX Customer support here.
  • Please join the NVIDIA Omniverse Developer forums as a resource for collaborating with the Community.

Licensing

The NVIDIA Software License Agreement and Product-Specific Terms for NVIDIA Omniverse govern the use of NVIDIA Omniverse for both individuals and Omniverse Enterprise Subscriptions. By downloading or using NVIDIA Omniverse Connectors, you agree to the agreement.

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NVIDIA
Latest Version200.1.0
UpdatedMay 12, 2025 UTC
Compressed Size375.1 MB
Labels
EnglishGamingMedia & EntertainmentOmniverseSimulation and ModelingTools and Management

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