Houdini_disable_openfx_default_path Jun 2026

Tips * You can quickly display the contents and order of the Houdini Path in Houdini's Python shell by calling hou. houdiniPath(). OpenFX - SideFX

: Prevents Houdini from loading unnecessary plugins into RAM at startup, which can significantly decrease launch times and memory overhead. houdini_disable_openfx_default_path

: Allows TD (Technical Director) teams to strictly control which OFX plugins are available to artists by ignoring local system installs in favor of a centralized server path. Default Search Paths Disabled When set to 1 , Houdini ignores these locations: Windows : C:\Program Files\Common Files\OFX\Plugins . macOS : /Library/OFX/Plugins . Linux : /usr/OFX/Plugins . Configuration Tips * You can quickly display the contents