Ahoge Version 0.6
Since my artists are on vacation and aren't available at the moment, it hasn't been tested. It might be a disaster, but I decided to release it anyway. Feedback is very welcome.
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ahoge_maya_2023_version_0_6.zip313.56 Kb
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ahoge_maya_2024_version_0_6.zip319.41 Kb
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ahoge_maya_2025_version_0_6.zip318.38 Kb
Changes:
1. Random number generation has been reworked. Generating random numbers in parallel is tricky, and I made mistakes that needed to be fixed.
2. A different type of noise has been added.
Blue noise should look more natural in some cases. However, it's experimental.
3. install.mel now supports localized Maya. It should work on Chinese Windows.
4. Ahoge didn't update in the viewport during playback. It's fixed.
5. GUI is updated. Icons are made bigger, so they look good on 4k displays.
6. Default settings have been added.
7. Export Alembic window is nicer now.
It also can print errors.
ahoge plugin
Ahoge
https://ahoge.wiki.gd/en/installation
Dec 26 2024 13:38
Justin K
2025 seems to be working fine!
Dec 26 2024 23:06 
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Franco
in trying to install in maya 2023, the install.mel file is creating the maya module path in the maya.env, but the plug in is not showing up after restarting help welcome?
Dec 28 2024 21:20
Ahoge
Franco, please show your maya.env
Dec 28 2024 21:43
Ahoge
Franco, you can try editing Maya.env manually
https://ahoge.wiki.gd/en/installation
I changed install.mel, so I might have broken it. I'll check Maya 2023 on Monday, if I find time.
Dec 28 2024 22:00
Franco
Attatched
Dec 28 2024 22:00
Ahoge
Franco, remove the last line and change the first line MAYA_MODULE_PATH=C:\Program Files\Yeti;D:\maya_plugins\ahoge_module\ It seems like Yeti is messing up the environment.
Dec 28 2024 22:19
Ahoge
Franco, it looks like it's possible that Yeti is polluting the environment and Ahoge can't render. If this is the case, also append to MTOA_EXTENSIONS_PATH in Maya.env D:\maya_plugins\ahoge_module\ahoge\mtoa
Dec 28 2024 22:28 
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Franco
ok that worked! thank you
Dec 28 2024 22:28 (changed)
Franco
where can i find the zbrush geometry strands you are using?
Dec 29 2024 15:34
Ahoge
Franco, for example, this brush https://marthin.gumroad.com/l/UMhCA
Jan 02 2025 16:39 (changed)
Eduardo Chávez
Dont work in Maya 2025.3, Maya Crash
Dec 29 2024 15:38
Ahoge
Eduardo Chávez, I don't see any issues with my Maya 2025.3, and Justin K says it works, so I'm not sure what's going on.
Dec 29 2024 16:00
Eduardo Chávez
The problem was the install mel, I put this plug via manual and works for me, now I watch the tutorial for how it work
Dec 31 2024 01:37
Ahoge
Eduardo Chávez, scripts shouldn't crash no matter what, so it's kind of strange. I can't replicate it.
Dec 31 2024 14:12
Offworld
Has anyone been able to run this on 2025.3 OSX? The install.mel works on my WIN machine but when I use it on a Mac, the .env gets created but there's no 'load' or 'auto load' check boxes in the Plugin Manager window. Reading through the docs, I see that Macs expect ahoge.bundle and not ahoge.mll. Is there a solution to this or am I missing something?
Jan 24 2025 19:05
Ahoge
Offworld, I don't own a Mac, I can't afford one. I was planning to try using a VM to create a build, but I haven't found the time for it yet. I hope to support Mac in the future.
Jan 24 2025 22:09
Julia
Why does the hair come out as circles? Help. I followed the tutorial on yt.
Mar 21 2025 23:28
Ahoge
Julia, Ahoge's hair grows in the V direction of the surfaces. Swap U and V of the surfaces. There's also a tool for doing it automatically.
Mar 22 2025 11:39
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Julia
ah oh thank you :D
Mar 22 2025 16:27
Frank Liang
after Ahoge bas been installed for Maya 2025 on Mac, I can't find it at the pluge-in manager? how and why? plz provide some infors. thanks a lot.
Apr 28 2025 21:22
Ahoge
Frank Liang, Maya plugins need to be compiled separately for each version of Maya. I don't own a Mac - I can't afford one. I tried using emulators, but they didn't work.
Apr 28 2025 23:10
Frank LiangReplying to Ahoge
Ahoge, Thank u. looking forward a future update version that could work both windows and Mac.
Apr 30 2025 00:15