USD Editor

Description and Goals

This skill guides safe, minimal edits to USD ASCII (.usda) files and the proper use of official USD command-line tools. It focuses on preserving stage structure, using correct specifiers and property types, and avoiding composition mistakes while making targeted changes.

Goals

• Make precise edits without disrupting existing USD composition
• Preserve file formatting and authoring style
• Use correct prim specifiers, property types, and relationships
• Avoid common USD pitfalls (wrong paths, missing xformOpOrder, broken connections)
• Guide safe manipulation and inspection of USD assets using the command-line tools

What This Skill Should Do

When asked to modify a .usda file, this skill should: