Houdini is a powerful 3D animation and modeling software that is widely used in the industry. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of exporting your Houdini project as an OBJ file, which can then be imported into other 3D software for further editing and rendering.

Step 1: Prepare Your Houdini Project

Before exporting your project as an OBJ file, make sure that your Houdini project is set up and ready to be exported. This includes organizing your scene, setting up materials and textures, and making sure that everything is positioned as you want it to appear in the final OBJ file.

Step 2: Select the Geometry to Export

In Houdini, you can have multiple objects in your scene, but you may only want to export a specific object or group of objects as an OBJ file. To do this, select the geometry you want to export by clicking on it in the viewport or using the object list in the network editor.

Step 3: Go to File > Export > Filmbox FBX

To export your selected geometry as an OBJ file, go to the File menu and select Export, then choose the Filmbox FBX option. This will open the FBX export window, where you can adjust the export settings before exporting your geometry.

Step 4: Adjust Export Settings

In the FBX export window, you can adjust the export settings to ensure that your OBJ file will be exported with the desired options. This includes setting the export path, choosing whether to export as a single file or multiple files, and adjusting the scale and units of the exported geometry.

Step 5: Export as OBJ

Once you have adjusted the export settings to your liking, click the Export button to export your selected geometry as an OBJ file. Houdini will then save the OBJ file to the specified export path with the chosen settings.

Step 6: Import into Other 3D Software

Now that you have exported your Houdini project as an OBJ file, you can import it into other 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max for further editing and rendering. In the importing software, simply use the import function and select the exported OBJ file to bring your Houdini project into the new software.

By following these steps, you can easily export your Houdini project as an OBJ file for use in other 3D software. This allows you to continue working on your project in a different environment or collaborate with others who use different software. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Houdini user, knowing how to export your projects is an essential skill for working in the 3D industry.