Houdini Path Environment

[dszs]

Hi guys,

            I have a few question about setting custom path and variables in houdini.

 

1) Where is the .env file?

 

I cant find any file in the installed houdini folder where there is a .env file.

I am using Linux, Ubuntu 14.0.4

 

2) How do I set the path to be permanent?

    For instance, I changed my $JOB path by using

source houdini_setup
export JOB=/mnt/Artist/

But this only works for that session, how do I store it permanently?

 

3) How do I create a new variable and store it permanently?

 

For instance, I can add a new variable through the Aliases/Variable. But it only appears on that instance of Houdini.

 

Sorry for the long post and if the questions don't make much sense. This is the first time I am attempting to customize my houdini through the terminal. All the help is greatly appreciated!!

 

-Darren

[pbarua]

1) Where is the .env file?

 

 

You can find this in your home folder.

[pbarua]

2) How do I set the path to be permanent?

 

 

cd ~/houdini14.0

 

gedit houdini.env

 

add this line

 

JOB = /mnt/Artist

 

there and save.

 

Open Houdini > press ALT+SHIFT+T > type echo $JOB

 

If color is yellow then it will print /mnt/Artist.

[dszs]

Hi pradeep,

                 Thanks alot! It worked like a charm, I do have another question though. How do I add a custom path into the selection window like the image below?

Really appreciate your help!

[pbarua]

You can bookmark that by clicking on + icon.

[dszs]

Ohhh! Thanks alot! Can't believe I missed out something like that