Reference/Payload Pattern

In this lesson, you will learn about the Reference/Payload pattern in OpenUSD, a technique used to optimize asset structure and performance. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the purpose and benefits of the reference/payload pattern in asset structures

• Implement the reference/payload pattern

• Explore the concept of lofting important fields above the payload

Here is an outline for this lesson:

• What Is Reference/Payload Pattern?
• Exercise: Reference/Payload Pattern
• Exercise: Lofting Primvars
• Exercise: Lofting Variant Sets