DynamiX: Houdini Custom MPM Plugin

Overview

The built-in MPM solver in Houdini comes with a steep learning curve, not friendly for artists new to physics simulation. We aim to develop a custom MPM solver node that simplifies this workflow.

Demo

demo.mp4

CMake Build Instructions

Set up environment variables

You need to set the following environment variables:

• CUSTOM_DSO_PATH: C:\Users\<username>\Documents\houdini21.0\dso
• HOUDINI_DSO_PATH: %CUSTOM_DSO_PATH%;&
• HOUDINI_INSTALL_PATH: the path where Houdini is installed.
  • For example: D:/Program Files/Side Effects Software/Houdini 21.0.596.

Building the project using CMake

Use CMake 3.24 or above to configure and generate the Visual Studio solution as follows:

1. In the root directory, run the command cmake -G "Visual Studio 17 2022" -A x64 -S .\ -B .\Build
2. In the generated solution, build the project.

Loading the Houdini Plugin

• Create a Geometry node and enter.
• Add node "DynamiX MPM".

Usage