connection-point-purpose-guide#

Code

CP.003

Validator

Compatibility

other

Tags

❓

Summary#

All connection point prims must have their purpose attribute set to "guide". The rule carries across both vocabularies: under v0.2.0 CP.010 applies it to connection point Xforms.

Description#

Setting purpose to guide prevents connection point geometry from appearing in final renders while still being visible in design/simulation viewports when “Show By Purpose > Guide” is enabled.

Why is it required?#

  • Connection point prims are not part of the visible asset. They are markers for simulation runtimes

  • Purpose guide is the USD convention for non-render geometry used for rigging and simulation

Examples#

def Mesh "nvidia_fws_supply_01" {
    uniform token purpose = "guide"
}

How to comply#

Set the purpose attribute to "guide" on each connection point prim. In USD Composer, this can be done by selecting the prim and editing the purpose attribute in the Properties panel.

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