Advanced Attribute Manager for Houdini
This tool is similar to Houdini’s standard Delete Attributes node, but with a more convenient and flexible interface that allows you to manage large volumes of attributes very quickly.
Key Features
● Smart Interface
● Automatically generates checkboxes for all attributes in your geometry
● Switch between Point, Primitive, Detail, and Vertex attributes with one click
● See attribute data types at a glance (float, vector, string, etc.)
Fast Workflow
● Select All / Deselect All – bulk operations in one click
● Hold System – protect specific attributes from accidental changes
● Compact Mode – show only “held” attributes for cleaner interface
● Manual VEX Mode – automatically enabled for large attribute lists (50+) to prevent UI lag
Flexible Controls
● Refresh button updates the attribute list when geometry changes
● Hold All / Unhold All – quickly lock/unlock all attributes
● Toggle console messages on/off
● Generate VEX code manually or automatically
How It Works
● Select your Attrib Wrangle node
● Choose which attributes to keep or remove
● The node automatically generates optimized VEX code
Perfect for cleaning up complex geometry with dozens or hundreds of attributes without manually typing attribute names!
Technical Notes
● Works with Point, Primitive, Detail, and Vertex attributes
● Automatically detects large attribute lists and switches to manual mode for better performance
● Uses VEX removeattrib() function for efficient attribute removal
● All settings are preserved when switching attribute types or refreshing
This tool significantly speeds up attribute management workflow, especially when dealing with complex procedural setups or imported geometry with many unnecessary attributes.
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