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=== STEP 2 : Defining Variables === | === STEP 2 : Defining Variables === | ||
3 Variables need to be defined for the Deadline to map correctly. | 3 Variables need to be defined for the Deadline to map correctly paths. | ||
You need to go into ''' "Configure Repository Options" ''' | You need to go into ''' "Configure Repository Options" ''' | ||
[[File:Configure Repository Options.png|frameless]] | [[File:Configure Repository Options.png|frameless|center]] | ||
Revision as of 23:22, 22 February 2024
TOP Basic Setup
This paragraph is addressed to artists with a minimum knowledge of Houdini's software and would be interested in understanding how this functionality works
IN THIS EXAMPLE : Using Houdini TOP Context the goal is to create a simple geometry, and create iterations of this geometry using Wedges and TOP Network. The File used will be available :: here.
This exemple is going to focus on the following setup made in SOP. A sphere and different types of noises on top. Ending the Node Tree with a filecache pointing to the directory the file should be saved to.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
BE WARNED // We encountered a lot of troubles making the PDG work, so possibly some of the following steps are unnecessary.
This part will not help you intall Deadline.
- You need Deadline to be installed.
- You need to have ADMIN ACCESS
- You need a shared space which the files can be access by any computer
STEP 1 : Install the PDG Plugin
Install
STEP 2 : Defining Variables
3 Variables need to be defined for the Deadline to map correctly paths.
You need to go into "Configure Repository Options"
