June 14, 2025
Luka Croisez Ventura
Product

Prestige Update: Node Creation

Tell Prestige what you want to build. It creates the nodes for you.

What's New

V1 was a chat assistant—you ask questions, it gives answers. V2 goes further: Prestige can now create and modify your node graph directly.

Say "create *anything*" and watch it build the network.

How It Works

1. You Describe What You Want

Type a request in plain English: "create a sphere", "add noise to the selected points", "build a scatter setup with density control".

2. Prestige Generates Code

The AI writes Python code that creates the nodes, sets parameters, and wires connections. It uses your scene context—if you have nodes selected, it works from there.

Complex requests get decomposed automatically. "Create a procedural building" becomes multiple steps: base geometry, floors, windows, etc.

3. Preview Before Execution

A dialog shows you exactly what will happen: which nodes will be created, what code will run. You can edit the code if needed.

Nothing executes until you click "Apply". Cancel anytime.

4. Safety Checks

Before execution, the code goes through analysis: no file system access, no network calls, no dangerous operations. If something looks wrong, you get a warning.

Technical Details

Intent Detection

Classifies your request: node creation, parameter modification, network analysis, code generation, etc.

Request Decomposition

Breaks complex requests into sequential steps. Each step builds on the previous one.

Code Analysis

AST parsing to verify the generated code is valid Python and uses correct Houdini APIs.

Error Recovery

If execution fails, Prestige can analyze the error and suggest fixes or retry with corrections.

Example Requests

"Create a grid with 50x50 divisions"

Creates a Grid SOP with the specified resolution

"Add mountain noise to the selected geometry"

Appends a Mountain SOP after your selection

"Create a scatter setup with density attribute control"

Builds: AttributeCreate → Scatter with density linked to the attribute

"Build a simple L-system tree"

Creates L-System SOP with tree-like rules, adds Sweep for branches

Limitations

Node Creation is powerful but not magic. Some things to know:

• Complex setups may need multiple requests or manual tweaking

• The AI can make mistakes—always review the preview

• Very specific parameter values might need manual adjustment

• Works best for common Houdini patterns and workflows

Availability

Node Creation is a PRO feature. Free users can still use the V1 chat assistant.