# Announcements **URL:** https://forum.aousd.org/c/general/announcements/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.aousd.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.aousd.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.aousd.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [OpenUSD v25.05 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-05-released/2407)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-05-released/2407 "2025-05-01T18:59:50Z")
Hi everyone, OpenUSD v25.05 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for more details on what’s new. Varun --- ## [OpenUSD v25.05 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-05-release-candidate-available-on-github/2388)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-05-release-candidate-available-on-github/2388 "2025-04-21T17:20:22Z")
Hi all, The release candidate for the upcoming 25.05 release is now available on GitHub under the 25.05-rc1 tag. The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: OpenUSD/CHANGELOG.md at 6ebc75f3d18d889d1ed6ab194ed4daf5… --- ## [Update to OpenUSD's crate/usdc versioning support](https://forum.aousd.org/t/update-to-openusds-crate-usdc-versioning-support/2342)
**Author:** [@spiff](https://forum.aousd.org/u/spiff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/update-to-openusds-crate-usdc-versioning-support/2342 "2025-04-02T00:11:11Z")
Hi all, In working with the AOUSD’s core Spec group and TAC, and Pixar’s desire to retire some (quite old now) technical debt, we’d like to adopt the following policy - please holler if you have concerns! Moving forwa… --- ## [OpenUSD at GTC 2025](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-at-gtc-2025/2273)
**Author:** [@asluk](https://forum.aousd.org/u/asluk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-at-gtc-2025/2273 "2025-02-27T22:16:52Z")
NVIDIA GTC, our flagship developer conference, takes place March 17-21 in San Jose, CA. We have lots of exciting sessions from the OpenUSD ecosystem, and NVIDIA is hosting hands-on and self-paced labs on OpenUSD fundame… --- ## [Deprecation of pxr/usd/ndr](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecation-of-pxr-usd-ndr/2167)
**Author:** [@anwang](https://forum.aousd.org/u/anwang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecation-of-pxr-usd-ndr/2167 "2025-02-27T01:10:35Z")
The pxr/usd/ndr library will be removed on release 25.08 in favor of pxr/usd/sdr. The 25.05 release will deprecate Ndr code and publish all target Sdr code. A comment will be posted to this thread when the dev branch is … --- ## [OpenUSD Versioning Survey](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-versioning-survey/2226)
**Author:** [@asluk](https://forum.aousd.org/u/asluk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-versioning-survey/2226 "2025-02-12T04:57:49Z")
Hey OpenUSD Community! :wave: With so many awesome versions of OpenUSD out there, AOUSD needs your help making sure everything works smoothly across different industries. Here’s how you can pitch in with a few minutes … --- ## [OpenUSD v25.02a released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02a-released/2200)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02a-released/2200 "2025-02-04T22:03:43Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve just released OpenUSD v25.02a on GitHub under the v25.02a tag. This patch release contains fixes for regressions in the original v25.02 release that were recently discovered. The usd-core PyPI package… --- ## [Deprecate negative layer-offset scales](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecate-negative-layer-offset-scales/2176)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecate-negative-layer-offset-scales/2176 "2025-01-30T17:14:43Z")
Hello While working on UsdAnim Splines, it was discovered that negative layer-offset scales conceptually do not make sense. Following on are some reasons on why we are deciding to deprecate these and what steps will be … --- ## [Changes to OpenUSD GitHub Repository](https://forum.aousd.org/t/changes-to-openusd-github-repository/2172)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/changes-to-openusd-github-repository/2172 "2025-01-24T20:20:02Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to announce some changes to how we manage the OpenUSD repository on GitHub. These changes will be rolled out next week. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you! Sunya … --- ## [OpenUSD v25.02 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02-released/2165)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02-released/2165 "2025-01-21T22:25:40Z")
Hi everyone, OpenUSD v25.02 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for more details on what’s new. Sunya --- ## [OpenUSD v25.02 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02-release-candidate-available-on-github/2149)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v25-02-release-candidate-available-on-github/2149 "2025-01-14T19:10:52Z")
Hello and happy new year to everyone! The release candidate for the upcoming 25.02 release is now available on GitHub under the 25.02-rc1 tag. The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: https://github.com/PixarAn… --- ## [OpenUSD v24.11 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-11-released/1944)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-11-released/1944 "2024-10-25T20:59:58Z")
Hello all, OpenUSD v24.11 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for more details on what’s new. Varun --- ## [OpenUSD v24.11 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-11-release-candidate-available-on-github/1927)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-11-release-candidate-available-on-github/1927 "2024-10-19T00:13:37Z")
Hi all, The release candidate for the upcoming 24.11 release is now available on GitHub under the 24.11-rc1 tag. The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: OpenUSD/CHANGELOG.md at 899c19efdc20786bc6cfc2c8202b8d32… --- ## [Get Hands-On OpenUSD Training at SIGGRAPH](https://forum.aousd.org/t/get-hands-on-openusd-training-at-siggraph/1695)
**Author:** [@asluk](https://forum.aousd.org/u/asluk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/get-hands-on-openusd-training-at-siggraph/1695 "2024-09-23T20:21:35Z")
Get Hands-On OpenUSD Training at SIGGRAPH At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA is conducting several OpenUSD training labs, accessible to attendees with any badge level. Looking forward to seeing you there! How to Build an OpenUSD Co… --- ## [Alliance Announcements at SIGGRAPH](https://forum.aousd.org/t/alliance-announcements-at-siggraph/1733)
**Author:** [@asluk](https://forum.aousd.org/u/asluk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/alliance-announcements-at-siggraph/1733 "2024-07-31T14:10:29Z")
AOUSD unveiled exciting new announcements ahead of SIGGRAPH, including a new release of OpenUSD, a growing membership base, and Core Spec progress: Alliance for OpenUSD Announces Advancements in OpenUSD, Core Specifica… --- ## [OpenUSD v24.08 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-08-release-candidate-available-on-github/1687)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-08-release-candidate-available-on-github/1687 "2024-07-26T23:49:53Z")
Hi all, The release candidate for the upcoming 24.08 release is now available on GitHub under the 24.08-rc1 tag. The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: Version 24.08 is scheduled for release next Monday, J… --- ## [OpenUSD v24.08 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-08-released/1718)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-08-released/1718 "2024-07-25T20:25:17Z")
Hi all, OpenUSD v24.08 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for details on what’s new. We hope to see those of you attending SIGGRAPH next week at the various USD courses and … --- ## [Deprecating support for Python 3.6 in usd-core PyPI package](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecating-support-for-python-3-6-in-usd-core-pypi-package/1706)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecating-support-for-python-3-6-in-usd-core-pypi-package/1706 "2024-07-22T16:52:58Z")
Hi all, We are deprecating support for Python 3.6 for the usd-core PyPI package as of the upcoming 24.08 release. After 24.08, the usd-core PyPI package will no longer support for Python 3.6. Support is being deprecate… --- ## [Deprecating precision-losing GfMatrix4d methods in 24.08](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecating-precision-losing-gfmatrix4d-methods-in-24-08/1615)
**Author:** [@arwoodbury](https://forum.aousd.org/u/arwoodbury)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/deprecating-precision-losing-gfmatrix4d-methods-in-24-08/1615 "2024-07-01T22:55:39Z")
tl;dr: We plan to deprecate functions that are known potential sources of precision loss in the 24.08 release and then remove these methods in 24.11. We welcome your feedback in this thread! – The type GfMatrix4d is c… --- ## [Upcoming OpenUSD License Update](https://forum.aousd.org/t/upcoming-openusd-license-update/1561)
**Author:** [@denisey](https://forum.aousd.org/u/denisey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/upcoming-openusd-license-update/1561 "2024-05-28T20:56:23Z")
Hey everyone, We wanted to give an early heads up that we’ll be renaming the OpenUSD license in the upcoming 24.08 release. There won’t be any changes to the licensing terms and conditions. See the FAQ below for more de… --- ## [OpenUSD v24.05 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-05-released/1466)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-05-released/1466 "2024-05-14T17:39:08Z")
Hello all, OpenUSD v24.05 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for more details on what’s new. Varun --- ## [OpenUSD v24.05 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-05-release-candidate-available-on-github/1427)
**Author:** [@varun](https://forum.aousd.org/u/varun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-05-release-candidate-available-on-github/1427 "2024-04-16T22:30:07Z")
Hi everyone, The release candidate for the upcoming 24.05 release is now available on GitHub under the 24.05-rc1 tag . The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: We intend to officially release 24.05 next week … --- ## [OpenUSD v24.03 release candidate available on GitHub](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-03-release-candidate-available-on-github/1234)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-03-release-candidate-available-on-github/1234 "2024-03-22T21:13:09Z")
Hi everyone, The release candidate for the upcoming 24.03 release is now available on GitHub under the 24.03-rc1 tag. The CHANGELOG for this release is available here: We intend to officially release 24.03 next week … --- ## [Explore OpenUSD at GTC and GDC 2024](https://forum.aousd.org/t/explore-openusd-at-gtc-and-gdc-2024/1277)
**Author:** [@gmartin](https://forum.aousd.org/u/gmartin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/explore-openusd-at-gtc-and-gdc-2024/1277 "2024-03-13T23:38:37Z")
At NVIDIA GTC — March 18–21, happening in San Jose, CA and online — there is a Universal Scene Description, aka OpenUSD, offering for everyone. Here are the Alliance’s top event recommendations featuring AOUSD members: … --- ## [OpenUSD v24.03 released!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-03-released/1255)
**Author:** [@sunya](https://forum.aousd.org/u/sunya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-v24-03-released/1255 "2024-03-13T04:32:52Z")
Hello all, OpenUSD v24.03 has been officially tagged and released on GitHub. Please see the release notes for more details on what’s new. Sunya --- ## [AOUSD Meet the Visionary series](https://forum.aousd.org/t/aousd-meet-the-visionary-series/1218)
**Author:** [@jesswang](https://forum.aousd.org/u/jesswang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/aousd-meet-the-visionary-series/1218 "2024-02-08T18:31:06Z")
The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) just launched the first edition of its “Meet the Visionary” editorial series focused on key figures in the Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) ecosystem. Learn about the world of 3D ani… --- ## [AOUSD Announcements from SIGGRAPH Asia 2023](https://forum.aousd.org/t/aousd-announcements-from-siggraph-asia-2023/1067)
**Author:** [@asluk](https://forum.aousd.org/u/asluk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/aousd-announcements-from-siggraph-asia-2023/1067 "2023-12-18T23:36:45Z")
At SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) made several announcements. We unveiled our OpenUSD Core Specification roadmap, a new liaison relationship with the Khronos Group, and 12 new general members. Pres… --- ## [Next OpenUSD release will be v24.03](https://forum.aousd.org/t/next-openusd-release-will-be-v24-03/1066)
**Author:** [@jesswang](https://forum.aousd.org/u/jesswang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/next-openusd-release-will-be-v24-03/1066 "2023-12-18T18:59:28Z")
Hi everyone, We wanted to let you know that we plan to release the next version of USD as v24.03 in February next year. Under our typical schedule, USD v24.02 would have been released around mid-January. However, due t… --- ## [OpenUSD 23.11 release now on Github](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-23-11-release-now-on-github/794)
**Author:** [@jesswang](https://forum.aousd.org/u/jesswang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/openusd-23-11-release-now-on-github/794 "2023-10-27T02:47:17Z")
Hi all! The release candidate for OpenUSD 23.11 is now available on Github! :tada: You can see what’s new in the CHANGELOG. We anticipate officially releasing 23.11 on Friday, October 20th. Please post any questions o… --- ## [The usd-interest forum is closed - long live the forum!](https://forum.aousd.org/t/the-usd-interest-forum-is-closed-long-live-the-forum/553)
**Author:** [@spiff](https://forum.aousd.org/u/spiff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/the-usd-interest-forum-is-closed-long-live-the-forum/553 "2023-08-31T17:37:16Z")
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