KitBash3D Houdini USD Converter
Convert Your Kitbash3D Models into Ready-to-Use USD Assets Effortlessly!
Tired of manually converting your Kitbash3D collection into USD assets? Then this Houdini Digital Asset (HDA) might be just for you!
Made specifically to simplify and speed up your asset conversion workflow, with version 2.0, a full rework, I’ve made the tool more robust, faster, and artist-friendlier than ever before.
Hassle-Free Conversion with Powerful New Features:
- Batch Conversion or Selective Processing: Convert an entire kit or just handpicked models tailored to your project needs.
- Material Variants: Easily create and manage different material options for your assets which work seamlessly with solaris.
- Texture Remapping: Ensures compatibility with older Kitbash3D kits through a texture remapping feature, hopefully maintaining backward compatibility.*
- Auto Integration with Layout Asset Gallery: Converted assets are automatically added to Houdini's Layout Asset Gallery for quick access.
- Displacement Support: Added built-in displacement handling.
- Manual Transmission Controls: Tackle glass and transparent materials individually, giving you greater control.
- Inspect & Adjust: Preview and fine-tune models and textures before final conversion, ensuring everything is working before conversion.
You can find details on how the tool works in the Documentation!
Universal Compatibility with MaterialX:
The tool utilizes MaterialX, a material format supported by more and more industry-leading render engines, including:
- Karma
- Arnold
- RenderMan
- V-Ray
Redshift support is actively being developed and will be available soon.
Built with Artists in Mind:
Version 2.0 prioritizes workflow improvements and stability. Many bugs from previous versions have been addressed, significantly enhancing reliability and ease of use. Simply provide the FBX file and textures from your Kitbash3D kit, and the HDA handles the rest.
Documentation:
The current video Tutorial is out of date, and a new one for the rework will be posted soon. In the meantime the documentation offers a detailed written walk-through of the tool.
*Compatibility Notice:
The HDA has been tested with the latest Kitbash3D naming conventions and file structures. Newer kits should convert effortlessly, while older kits may require some tweaking. You also have the option to use the texture remapper in case older Kits use for example “Albedo” instead of “basecolor” in their texture names.
Please note: As I do not own every Kitbash3D Kit, and the tool naturally relies on naming conventions and file structures, compatibility can't be universally guaranteed, but I'm always happy to help if you run into issues.
The tool was made with a Houdini Indie License, and therefore comes as an .otllc
Beta Release and Future Updates:
While the tool is generally functional, this release is labelled beta as minor issues or bugs might still exist. Your purchase includes ongoing support, updates and detailed written documentation to help you getting started asap.
Built with Houdini 20.5 and Python 3, backward compatibility with older Houdini versions is not guaranteed. Should you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out.
Important: No Kitbash3D models or textures are included. This product is a Houdini Digital Asset (HDA) only.