The standout feature of this release is UsdSuperLayer, a new framework to create and edit any prim in Katana.

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Foundry has released Katana 9.0, featuring UsdSuperLayer, a new framework for creating and editing any prim in Katana, and UsdMaterial, a new node for creating simple materials and accessing shader parameters. The release also offers a first look at rendering through Hydra 2.0.

Katana 9.0 Is Out Now