A set of Houdini shelf tools that make my life much easier and save me a huge amount of time on the repetitive tasks involved in developing tools in Houdini.
1. Parameter Randomizer
Scans all numeric parameters of a node and assigns a random value between the established minimum and maximum.
2. Colorize Category
Recursively look for the selected node's parents until a Null node is found, coloring them all with a random color.
3. Create Note
Creates a note for each selected node using its name, allowing for quick annotations.
4. Set Object Merge
Creates an Object Merge node for each selected object; if the selection isn't a Null node, one is created automatically.
5. Open Parameter Editor
Opens the parameter editor for the selected node or open subnet via a keyboard shortcut to speed up the workflow.
6. Set Defaults
Updates the default values of a subnet or HDA, saving your current settings as the new defaults for a streamlined setup.
7. Organize Multi-Inputs
Arranges the order of wires feeding into a multi-input node for a cleaner, more aesthetic layout.
8. LOPs Importer
Imports one or more objects into LOPs and connects them to a Merge node.
Developing this set of tools has reinforced my belief in the importance of creating tools that assist with your workflow. Even these simple tools have saved me a tremendous amount of time while working in Houdini; I am currently working on improving them and creating more to work even more efficiently.
You can download all tools FREE here:
https://hujumuju.gumroad.com/l/HoudiniShelfTools?wanted=true