Autodesk / Autodesk/arnold-usd

Remove the link dependency between usd_proc and hdArnold using the plugin system

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enhancement
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Python
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Description

**Describe the feature you'd like**
In the arnold usd procedural we load the render delegate using an interface HydraProcedural. This interface is exposed in hdArnold. We want to move this interface in usd_proc and load the render_delegate using the usd plugin system. This will allow us to remove the dependency between usd_proc and hdArnold, and avoid having to add the directory of hdArnold in the PATH on windows

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Research direction

Trace the HydraProcedural interface between usd_proc and hdArnold, then inspect how the render delegate is currently loaded. The issue's goal is to move the interface into usd_proc, use the USD plugin system, remove the dependency on hdArnold, and avoid requiring hdArnold on the Windows PATH.

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Assessment

Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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