Node Weaver Features¶
I've created Node Weaver to streamline common Houdini TD tasks and make network customization easier. Here's what each tool does and how to get started with them.
Available Tools¶
Tool Maker Tools¶
The Tool Maker Tools came from my own needs as a TD, automating repetitive tasks like: - Generating menu and action button scripts - Converting copy-to-points setups to instancing - Mass-connecting parameters between nodes - Finding and replacing node names
I've included several shelf tools and right-click menu additions to make these features easily accessible.
Node Shape Creator¶
After seeing the work by Simon Fiedler and Bastian Schiffer on custom node shapes, I wanted to make the process more accessible. This tool lets you: - Design custom node shapes with real-time preview - Export directly to Houdini's format - Analyze existing node shapes - Test shapes with different wire configurations
Color Palette Configurator¶
Getting tired of the default node colors, I built this to make network organization more flexible. You can: - Modify the default color palette - Create custom gradients - Import colors from hex codes - Save and share color schemes
Getting Started¶
Each tool has its own documentation page with: - Detailed usage instructions - Examples and screenshots - Tips and tricks - Common issues and solutions
Need Help?¶
If you run into any issues or have questions: 1. Check the individual tool documentation 2. Look at the troubleshooting guide 3. Open an issue if you're still stuck
I appreciate all feedback and bug reports - they help make these tools better!