# Houdini

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/

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# RenderMan for Houdini

RenderMan for Houdini (RfH) continues full support of the latest RenderMan

[Explore RfH Documentation](/space/RFH26/19267586/RenderMan+26+for+Houdini)

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# RfH Quick Start

Looking for help or inspiration? Here are some suggestions.

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### **Installing RfH**

It's easy ....

[Ready .. Set ... Install](/space/RFH26/19268152/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Houdini)

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### **Getting Started**

A great place to kickstart your RfH experience

[KIckstarter](/space/RFH26/19268275/Getting+Started+in+Houdini)

### **SubD in Solaris**

Adding subdivision in Solaris

[Smooth those edges](/space/RFH26/19268113/Adding+Subdivision)

### **KaBoom Box HDA**

Render your volume sims easily with the Kaboom Box HDA

[KaBoooooom](/space/RFH26/19268407/Kaboom+Box+HDA)

### **Pattern Solo'ing in Solaris**

Perfect for refining your materials and masks

[Show me how!](/space/RFH26/19267917/Solo+Material+%252F+Patterns)

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### **Rendering Volumes**

Learn the basics of rendering volumes

[Yes!](/space/RFH26/19268257/Volume+Getting+Started)

# RfH Examples

Here you can find projects which exemplify different new features within the XPU and RIS toolset.

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- [RenderMan 26 for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267586.md)
- [RenderMan for Houdini Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267641.md)
- [Bokeh](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267659.md)
- [Getting Help](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267665.md)
- [Solaris Render Settings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267719.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267727.md)
- [Implicit Surfaces](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267731.md)
- [Studio Breakdown](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267733.md)
- [Checkpoint & Recovery](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267737.md)
- [Live Stats in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267753.md)
- [Setup](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267761.md)
- [RenderMan Preferences](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267763.md)
- [How-Tos for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267787.md)
- [Lighting Stage](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267789.md)
- [Render](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267791.md)
- [Fire](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267793.md)
- [Scatter](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267795.md)
- [Smoke](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267797.md)
- [Feature Tabs](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267799.md)
- [Converting Textures](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267803.md)
- [Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267831.md)
- [Render Geometry Settings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267839.md)
- [Shading in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267841.md)
- [Preset Browser in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267881.md)
- [Bindings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267887.md)
- [TroubleShooting & Tips](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267891.md)
- [Solo Material / Patterns](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267917.md)
- [Adding Displacement](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267933.md)
- [Geometry in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267947.md)
- [Lighting in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267953.md)
- [Rendering in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267967.md)
- [Lighting in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19267983.md)
- [Light Linking in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268005.md)
- [PxrCamera](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268015.md)
- [Light Filters in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268073.md)
- [Checkpoints and Recovery](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268075.md)
- [Fur and Hair in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268079.md)
- [.brikit.mobile](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268085.md)
- [RenderMan Documentation.mobile.phone](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268097.md)
- [Exporting Ri Attributes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268099.md)
- [Denoiser in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268107.md)
- [Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268109.md)
- [Adding Subdivision](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268113.md)
- [Solaris Geometry Workflow](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268117.md)
- [Motion Blur in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268135.md)
- [Creating a Material in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268143.md)
- [Solaris & MaterialX](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268147.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268152.md)
- [Particles](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268157.md)
- [Grouping Membership](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268159.md)
- [User Interface in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268165.md)
- [Preset Browser](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268167.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268169.md)
- [Setting Pref](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268171.md)
- [Using Primvars and Attributes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268173.md)
- [User Attributes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268175.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Houdini Overview](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268181.md)
- [Volume Material](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268183.md)
- [Soloing Patterns](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268185.md)
- [OSL Patterns](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268187.md)
- [Assigning Materials To Faces](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268189.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268191.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268193.md)
- [Adding Lights](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268195.md)
- [Dome And Portal Lights](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268197.md)
- [AOV Light](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268201.md)
- [Light Linking](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268203.md)
- [Cameras in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268205.md)
- [Using Motion Blur](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268207.md)
- [Rendering in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268213.md)
- [Export to RIB](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268215.md)
- [Output](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268221.md)
- [Options](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268225.md)
- [AOV Setup and Viewing](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268227.md)
- [The ROP Node](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268231.md)
- [Workflows](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268233.md)
- [Display & Sample Filters](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268237.md)
- [Layout Stage](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268243.md)
- [Kaboom Box Kickstarter](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268247.md)
- [Installation](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268249.md)
- [Export](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268251.md)
- [Coordinate System](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268253.md)
- [Pref in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268255.md)
- [Rendering Volumes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268257.md)
- [Solaris Studio](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268259.md)
- [Setting up LPEs in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268261.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268263.md)
- [Depth of Field](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268265.md)
- [Creating A Material](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268267.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268269.md)
- [Getting Started in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268275.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268277.md)
- [RenderMan Shelf.mobile.phone](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268283.md)
- [Solaris Lighting Workflow](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268285.md)
- [Baking](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268287.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268289.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268299.md)
- [Camera Projections](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268309.md)
- [Curves](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268313.md)
- [Geometry in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268317.md)
- [Holdouts](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268321.md)
- [Instances](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268325.md)
- [OpenVDB](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268329.md)
- [Output (Legacy) Statistics](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268333.md)
- [Volumes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268337.md)
- [PDG Support](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268343.md)
- [Using PxrMatteID](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268347.md)
- [Using Material Layers](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268357.md)
- [Texture Manager](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268359.md)
- [Solaris Limitations](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268365.md)
- [Shading in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268369.md)
- [RenderMan Shelf](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268373.md)
- [RenderMan Menu](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268379.md)
- [Rendering to a Device](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268383.md)
- [Rendering SOP Volumes](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268385.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268389.md)
- [Light Filters](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268395.md)
- [Solaris Denoise Workflow](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268399.md)
- [Assembly Stage](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268403.md)
- [Kaboom Box HDA](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268407.md)
- [Cameras in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268409.md)
- [Examples in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/19268417.md)
- [Interactive Denoiser in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/111346005.md)
- [Tractor Spool Panel](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/183566356.md)
- [Examples in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/351666187.md)
- [RenderMan LOP Parameters](https://rmanwiki-26.pixar.com/space/RFH26/389611630.md)

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