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Apex Graph With Time Input
sop Apex Graph With Time Input

This is the simplest example of APEX rig construction that also show how to pass custom inputs to the graph. This setup uses sceneinvoke SOP from Houdini 20.5 with extra animation parms input.

Aug 17, 2026 · 21.0.729 · rigging · by kif
apex graph custom parameters time pass simple basic invoke
Save Cop Network As Apex Graph
sop Save Cop Network As Apex Graph

Serialize COP network to APEX graph format where graph definition is stored on geometry point and can be save to disc. This can be used as a filter during rendering or pass to husk during command line render.

Aug 08, 2026 · 21.0.729 · copernicus · by kif
APEX COPs save geo bgeo graph slap comp invoke
Animate Apex Rig Procedurally
sop Animate Apex Rig Procedurally

Example on how to animate APEX rig procedurally using Time inside of APEX graph. It also show how to make it work with manual animation created by Scene Animate SOP. It also include several other examples on how to invoke APEX graph.

Aug 06, 2026 · 21.0.729 · rigging · by kif
apex IK procedural animation kinefx time frame graph invoke
Simple Cyc
sop Simple Cyc

Simple cyc wall built from a grid and bend deformers. Includes controller null.

Nov 17, 2025 · · geometry · by klawdashia
cyc cyclorama wall grid bend photography product visualization