New rigging and animation framework designed for high-performance character FX and crowd management.
The Vulkan-based viewport is now the default, offering improved performance and geometry rasterization compared to the older OpenCL viewport. Workflow & Modeling Updates SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
The Node Info window (MMB) was revamped for better readability and can now be docked as a persistent pane. Known Technical Notes for Build 278 SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
Enhanced USD-based workflows, with improved Karma XPU performance and faster rendering capabilities. SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
provides a powerful framework for complex rigs and ragdoll simulations, though it maintains a steep learning curve. Vulkan Viewport