Add support for Houdini version 21.0
🎉 New Features
Houdini 21.0 Support
We're excited to announce full support for Houdini 21.0! This release ensures seamless integration with the latest version of SideFX Houdini.
Unified FPT Panel Experience on macOS
The FPT panel on macOS now displays within Houdini's main window, providing a consistent user experience across all platforms (Windows, Linux, and macOS).
🔧 Improvements & Bug Fixes
Core Engine Updates
- Fixed PyCObject compatibility: Resolved
PyCObject_AsVoidPtrerrors when running on Houdini 21.0 - Restored FPTR menu: Fixed missing FPTR menu in Houdini 21.0+ by implementing startup cache refresh
- Updated support documentation: Refreshed support URLs to reflect current resources
Code Maintenance
- Removed legacy code: Cleaned up code handling for unsupported Houdini versions, improving performance and maintainability
- Version validation: Updated version checking to properly recognize Houdini 21.0
📋 Technical Details
| Change | Ticket | PR |
|---|---|---|
| Support URL updates | SG-40165 | #91 |
| Legacy code cleanup | SG-40304 | #89 |
| PyCObject compatibility fix | SG-40284 | #87 |
| FPTR menu restoration | SG-40163 | #92 |
| Version 21.0 support | SG-40114 | #84 |
🔄 Migration Notes
- No action required for existing users
- Houdini 21.0 users can now install and use the integration without compatibility issues
- macOS users will notice the panel is now embedded in the main Houdini interface