USD Asset Browser
Pipeline tool for managing, organising, and importing USD assets into different DCCs.
Key features include:
- Validation against expected pipeline folder structure (initial implementation)
- Thumbnail generation
- Houdini integration for asset import
- Asset preview in standalone mode via usdview
- Basic asset editing tools (in progress)
Asset Browser provides a simple, structured way to manage asset libraries, bring new assets into production, and ensure everything is set up correctly.
Libraries can be imported and previewed directly, with support for loading assets into Houdini or opening them in usdview in standalone mode.
The tool includes basic validation to help catch common issues, such as folder structure and naming inconsistencies, with the option to make quick adjustments when needed.
During import, thumbnails are generated automatically so assets are easier to browse visually.
This project is still in active development, with ongoing work focused on improving validation, editing workflows, and overall usability.
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Tech Stack
- Python
- PySide (Qt)
- OpenUSD (USD / Hydra)