# Houdini

Canonical: https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/

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# RenderMan for Houdini

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

[Explore RfH Documentation](/space/RFH27/544640331/RenderMan+27+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](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640398/Installation+of+RenderMan+for+Houdini)

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### **Getting Started**

A great place to kickstart your RfH experience

[KIckstarter](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642790/Getting+Started+in+Houdini)

### **SubD in Solaris**

Adding subdivision in Solaris

[Smooth those edges](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640652/Adding+Subdivision)

### **KaBoom Box HDA**

Render your volume sims easily with the Kaboom Box HDA

[KaBoooooom](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646763/Kaboom+Box+HDA)

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

Perfect for refining your materials and masks

[Show me how!](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641013/Solo+Material+%2F+Patterns)

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### **Rendering Volumes**

Learn the basics of rendering volumes

[Yes!](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642318/Rendering+Volumes)

# RfH Examples

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

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- [Houdini 27 Home](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544505959.md)
- [RenderMan 27 for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640331.md)
- [Installation of RenderMan for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640398.md)
- [Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640429.md)
- [Solaris Limitations](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640480.md)
- [RenderMan LOP Parameters](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640499.md)
- [Geometry in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640549.md)
- [Solaris Geometry Workflow](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640572.md)
- [Adding Displacement](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640621.md)
- [Adding Subdivision](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640652.md)
- [Render Geometry Settings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640696.md)
- [Shading in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640718.md)
- [Creating a Material in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640743.md)
- [Rendering SOP Volumes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640830.md)
- [Solaris & MaterialX](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640862.md)
- [Converting Textures](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640896.md)
- [Preset Browser in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544640927.md)
- [Solo Material / Patterns](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641013.md)
- [Cameras in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641152.md)
- [PxrCamera](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641181.md)
- [Lighting in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641264.md)
- [Light Filters in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641289.md)
- [Solaris Lighting Workflow](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641395.md)
- [Light Linking in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641475.md)
- [Mesh Lights in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641499.md)
- [Rendering in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641728.md)
- [Solaris Render Settings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641753.md)
- [Interactive Denoiser in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641793.md)
- [Solaris Denoise Workflow](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641829.md)
- [Setting up LPEs in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641953.md)
- [Motion Blur in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544641996.md)
- [Checkpoint & Recovery](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642025.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642079.md)
- [Solaris Sample and Display Filters](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642120.md)
- [Pref in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642213.md)
- [Live Stats in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642250.md)
- [Tractor Spool Panel](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642287.md)
- [Rendering Volumes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642318.md)
- [Solaris Studio](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642517.md)
- [Studio Breakdown](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642603.md)
- [Assembly Stage](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642618.md)
- [Layout Stage](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642665.md)
- [Lighting Stage](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642691.md)
- [Examples in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642725.md)
- [RfH Classic](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642760.md)
- [Getting Started in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642790.md)
- [Getting Help](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642900.md)
- [User Interface in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642937.md)
- [Preset Browser](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544642975.md)
- [RenderMan Shelf](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643009.md)
- [RenderMan Menu](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643524.md)
- [RenderMan Preferences](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643561.md)
- [Geometry in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643585.md)
- [Geometric Settings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643637.md)
- [Grouping Membership](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643653.md)
- [Setting Pref](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643704.md)
- [User Attributes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643715.md)
- [Using Primvars and Attributes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643750.md)
- [Curves](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643849.md)
- [Fur and Hair in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643901.md)
- [Volumes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544643998.md)
- [Aggregate Volumes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644033.md)
- [OpenVDB](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644075.md)
- [Implicit Surfaces](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644133.md)
- [Particles](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644151.md)
- [Instances](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644181.md)
- [Subdivision Surfaces](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644237.md)
- [Shading in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644296.md)
- [Texture Manager](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644341.md)
- [Volume Material](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644370.md)
- [Soloing Patterns](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644429.md)
- [OSL Patterns](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644451.md)
- [Assigning Materials To Faces](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644486.md)
- [Using Material Layers](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644545.md)
- [Using Displacement](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644642.md)
- [Creating A Material](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644703.md)
- [Cameras in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644797.md)
- [Camera Projections](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644832.md)
- [Bokeh](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644871.md)
- [Depth of Field](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644900.md)
- [Using Motion Blur](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644938.md)
- [Lighting in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544644982.md)
- [Light Linking](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645013.md)
- [Light Filters](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645033.md)
- [Adding Lights](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645130.md)
- [AOV Light](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645211.md)
- [Dome And Portal Lights](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645263.md)
- [Rendering in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645281.md)
- [Denoiser in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645311.md)
- [Workflows](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645351.md)
- [Cryptomatte in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645367.md)
- [Holdouts](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645461.md)
- [Baking](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645511.md)
- [Checkpoints and Recovery](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645601.md)
- [PDG Support](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645764.md)
- [Display & Sample Filters](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645844.md)
- [Output](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645926.md)
- [AOV Setup and Viewing](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544645977.md)
- [Options](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646093.md)
- [Output (Legacy) Statistics](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646109.md)
- [Setup](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646266.md)
- [Export to RIB](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646324.md)
- [Rendering to a Device](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646381.md)
- [The ROP Node](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646437.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646515.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Houdini Overview](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646545.md)
- [Stylized Looks Overview Videos in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646600.md)
- [How-Tos for Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646622.md)
- [Exporting Ri Attributes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646645.md)
- [Using PxrMatteID](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646676.md)
- [Coordinate System](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646740.md)
- [Kaboom Box HDA](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646763.md)
- [Feature Tabs](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646810.md)
- [Export](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646833.md)
- [Bindings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646865.md)
- [Render](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646892.md)
- [Fire](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646941.md)
- [Scatter](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544646978.md)
- [Smoke](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647025.md)
- [Kaboom Box Kickstarter](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647115.md)
- [Installation](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647152.md)
- [Examples in Houdini](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647180.md)
- [TroubleShooting & Tips](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647276.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647299.md)
- [RenderMan for Houdini Release Notes](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/544647320.md)
- [Stylized Looks in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/564199461.md)
- [Portal Lights in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/567050268.md)
- [EnvDayLight in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/567279625.md)
- [Holdout Workflow](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/567312445.md)
- [PxrAovLight in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/575406115.md)
- [Integrators in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/575569950.md)
- [RenderMan Render Settings](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/634748959.md)
- [Working with CoordSys in Solaris](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/1047592965.md)
- [PxrVolumeBox](https://rmanwiki-27.pixar.com/space/RFH27/1084817411.md)

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