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A procedural asset library for SideFX Houdini.

Download the latest version here: https://github.com/qLab/qLib/archive/master.zip

About

qLib is a digital asset library for SideFX's Houdini. It is a collection of tools designed to work flawlessly with each other and Houdini's native toolset. It is driven by (and used in) real production environments, but at the same time it fully respects and conforms to all the important Houdini concepts.

Strong emphasis on the following things:

qLib is open source software licensed under the New BSD license. It's developed by VFX professionals from several studios working on feature films, game cinematics and commercials.

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Tools

Quick Installation

Installation

1. Getting qLib

You can either grab a compressed archive file (as mentioned above), or you can clone the official repository with git. (The archive way is the easiest, but with git you can update faster, revert to previous versions quick, etc.)

2. Adding it to the Houdini environment

Houdini 17.5 or higher ("plugin" method)

To read more on configuration, see the documentation on Packages

(Please note that qLib requires 17.5.321 or higher for its package to work.)

Older Houdini versions

We provide example houdini.env files (windows and linux) which can be appended to your houdini.env file in your Houdini preferences folder (the HoudiniXX.X/ folder in your home directory).

To read more on configuration, see the documentation on houdini.env

2a. Important note for facilities

If you're installing at a large facility with a package management system, do not rely on houdini.env files -- use your package manager to set up environment variables.

Further readings and other places of interest

qLib comes with documentation. All assets have help cards (even with example images and whatnot), providing all the related important details.

We appreciate bug reports, RFEs (Request For Enhancement), or feedback of any kind. Our issue tracker is here.

If you need help, have a question or just want to keep up with the news regarding qLib, feel free to join us on our Google Groups page.

Thank you for your interest in qLib!

The qLib Team