, which was build version , released in mid-July 2024 . While "patched" often implies a security fix, in the context of Houdini it usually denotes a specific build where known initial bugs were addressed or third-party plugin compatibility (like Redshift or Octane) was established.
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Despite being the production gold release, 20.5.278 was plagued by several early-stage bugs that necessitated quick updates:
Fixing animation editor issues where keys could collapse to incorrect values and resolving startup lag. Render Optimization: Improving bucketing artifacts and USD ROP save operations. Official changelogs and newer builds can be found on the SideFX Changelog specific tool within this build, such as how to set up the new MPM Solver Houdini 20.5 Production Build updated to 20.5.332 | Forums