Node Weaver¶

Node Weaver is a comprehensive toolset for Houdini Technical Directors that streamlines tool creation and customization workflows. Whether you're building HDAs, managing node networks, or customizing the Houdini interface, Node Weaver provides utilities to make your work more efficient.

Documentation Quick Links¶

Core Documentation¶

Features¶

Tool Maker Tools - HDA development utilities
Node Shape Creator - Custom node shape design
Color Palette Configurator - Network color customization

Features¶

Tool Development Suite¶

Tool Maker HDA: Automate common TD tasks including:
Menu script generation
Copy-to-points to instancing conversion
Mass parameter connections
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Customization Tools¶

Node Shape Creator: Design custom node shapes with real-time preview
Shape editing and visualization tools
Export directly to Houdini format
Integration with existing node networks
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Color Palette Configurator: Enhance your node network organization
Modify default color palette
Create custom gradients
Import/export color schemes
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Prerequisites¶

Houdini 19.5 or later
Python 3.7+
Git (optional, only needed if you want automatic updates)

Installation Options¶

Simple Download (Recommended for Beginners)¶

Download the latest release
Follow my simple installation guide

Git Installation (For Automatic Updates)¶

git clone https://github.com/edwardmakesthings/Node-Weaver.git

Then follow my Git-based installation guide

New to Git?¶

Don't worry! I've created a beginner-friendly Git guide that explains: - What Git is and why it's useful - How to install Git on your system - Basic Git commands you might need - How to get updates using Git

If you're not comfortable with Git yet, use the Simple Download method instead.

Documentation¶

Installation Guide - Detailed setup instructions
Git Guide for Beginners - Version control basics explained simply
Feature Documentation - In-depth guides for each tool
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Contributing¶

The project is small, but I welcome contributions of any kind! If you're new to open source check out: 1. My Git Guide for version control basics 2. GitHub's guide on Creating a Pull Request 3. The issues page for beginner-friendly tasks

Getting Help¶

Open an issue for bugs or feature requests
Check troubleshooting for common issues
Review existing issues before creating new ones
Don't hesitate to ask questions - I'm here to help!

License¶

Node Weaver is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE for details.