Hi,

I have a particle simulation cache (bgeo sequence) that I would like to render as a ReadArchive in Mantra8 (Houdini 8.2.154).

It renders fine if it does through a FileSOP, but not as “Render from file” on the geo level. It also works in Renderman both ways. It also works if I use “Render points only from file”.

Here is what I tried:
- vary what's inside the SOPnet just in case, but didn't really help
- use the BBX triggered versions of this, providing a proper BBX
- another, simple particle system that I've built from scratch..still no joy
- looking at the IFDs, they seem to be ok

Is/was this a known limitation?
Any possible workarounds?

Thanks,
Andras