License Administrator
Apple Silicon version latest seen at v21.0.671 · Reported by 1 Mac in the community.
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License Administrator is a license management utility for SideFX Houdini, the professional 3D animation, procedural modeling, and VFX software. The License Administrator controls licensing, activation, and deactivation of Houdini licenses on a local machine — including node-locked, floating network, and subscription-based licenses. It is essential for Houdini users in studios, freelance professionals, and educational institutions who need to manage their activation status, license server connectivity, or license borrowing. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of License Administrator has been confirmed in the wild, so the path forward is straightforward. SideFX has shipped native builds for Houdini and its accompanying tools for several years. Download the latest Houdini package directly from SideFX's website (sidefx.com/download), which automatically serves the native Apple Silicon installer on M-series Macs — no beta channel or special settings required. The License Administrator utility is bundled with the Houdini installation, so updating Houdini to the current native release will bring License Administrator along. Reinstall or update Houdini through the standard installer, and License Administrator will be updated to the native build. Your existing license activation status carries over; you will not need to reactivate. Expect improved performance and battery efficiency compared to running the Intel build under Rosetta.
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