ParticleSkull Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hello guys, It might be simple but I've been searching for this all around the web and couldn't find a proper solution. When i'm creating a new project, it's default directory is "$HOME/HoudiniProjects". $HOME is set, by default, to "C:/Users/Admin/Documents/" Can I change the $HOME variable to something like "F:/HoudiniProjects"? and keep this path as default? Thank you very much and I'm sorry if there is another topic related to this. I just couldn't find a helpful one. Cheers, Alvaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'd leave $HOME alone Houdini uses $HOME to store preferences etc... I'll try to ask around an see if that default $HOME in the new project dialog can be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParticleSkull Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Great. Thx, Michael. I'm note using Houdini for real production projects, I'm just studying it. The problem is that my C: is an SSD with only 100GB and I can't store RnD simulations on it. With that problem I have to go all the way through another path on every single project I'm working on. That's reaaally boring. I thought it would be a common issue but it looks like there isn't many people with this problem. I think I'll create another - and more specific - topic on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I don't think many people are actually using the New Project feature ;| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParticleSkull Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 but Why? Is there a better way to organize files, simulations and everything on a properly named folder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 studios build an environment to create and store project info...they don't rely on individual users to do things right often times a project requires a very specific combination of application versions, third party libraries (python, boost etc etc), proprietary code, project management (Shotgun etc) asset management software etc to function correctly...it's a huge issue to manage properly. The New Project feature is just a little tiny version of this for basic Houdini use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParticleSkull Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Alright then. Thx for those infos Cheers, Alvaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.