# Getting started

The Houdini plugin consist of a set of SOP nodes which can be used to optimize geometry.
All Simplygon nodes only support triangulated geometry.

You access the Simplygon nodes from the geometry tab menu.

Launch Simplygon UI.

# Reduction

The reduction node removes triangles based on the specified triangle ratio.

Launch Simplygon UI.

# Customization

To customize a node you have full access to the Python implementation via the Operator Type Properties (opens new window).

Launch Simplygon UI.