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    Maya USD Proxy Shape - Arnold for Maya

    The usdProxyShape object has an Arnold section in the Attribute Editor. The Hydra attribute allows you to render through the Hydra framework, and use Hydra generative procedurals.

    Hydra parameter exposed in the mayaUSD proxy shape

    Parent page: USD

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