Run the Houdini setup program by double-clicking the downloaded .dmg file.

Note:

• Install the License Server component if:
  • installing for Houdini Indie or Houdini Apprentice.
  • the computer is a license server to serve licenses to client machines, or
  • a Workstation (nodelock, not using a remote license server) is installed.
• If the computer is a client machine and will use a remote license server, you do not need to install the License Server component.

Once installed, the application is available by default through:

• Go → Applications → Houdini → Houdini 20.5.xxx → Houdini 20.5.xxx

You will be prompted to install your Houdini licenses when you launch the software the first time.

For more information about licensing Houdini please refer to Licensing a Houdini product