Vray on Mac python error

[vladislav_dunev]

Mac M1
Houdini 19.5.640
Vray latest nightly for Arm64

Also I've noticed that the install puts vray_for_houdini.json not in /Users/[use]/Library/Preferences/houdini/19.5.
Also I've noticed there no installation help document available (in contrast to the Windows version).

Any advice?

[Gosho.Genchev]

Hey vladislav_dunev ,

Indeed, we place the .json file in the Houdini installation folder as each build is made for a specific version of Houdini. The documents folder is shared for the entire major release. The documentation can be found here: https://docs.chaos.com/display/VRAYHOUDINI/Installation

As to the python modules issue at hand - it's possible the issue is on our end. We'll check and get back to you.

Best regards!

[vladislav_dunev]

Hi Gosho.Genchev,

Indeed, we place the .json file in the Houdini installation folder as each build is made for a specific version of Houdini. The documents folder is shared for the entire major release. The documentation can be found here: https://docs.chaos.com/display/VRAYHOUDINI/Installation

ah, in this case .json file location makes sense, thanks for the clarification.

And about the python - looking forward to your answer.

[vladislav_dunev]

Gosho.Genchev,
were you able to find out something about the Python "module not found" problem?

While we're at it, what is the proper uninstall and update procedure. There are 2 uninstall* files in vray installer folder.

[Gosho.Genchev]

Hey vladislav_dunev ,

I vaguely recall the support team mentioning there was a ticket open with them on your end, and the python problem being resolved - is this thread still valid, and should I look into it?

As to the uninstall process - we ship an executable under the V-Ray installation folder (by default): /Chaos Group/V-Ray/Houdini 19.5.435/uninstall
If simply updating to a more recent build, everything should be handled automatically by the installer.

Best regards!