New: V-Ray 7 for SketchUp

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp available from now on! This new version includes new options and improvements. Below we list all the new features and improvements in V-Ray 7 for SketchUp.

What are the new features of V-Ray 7 for SketchUp?

Building faster with breakthrough technology

One of the most notable additions in V-Ray 7 is the introduction of 3D Gaussian Splatting. This makes V-Ray 7 the first raytracer on the market to support this technology. This allows you to effortlessly integrate and render complex 3D environments and objects, significantly increasing speed and efficiency.

Enhanced presentation capabilities

V-Ray 7 lets you present your designs more effectively thanks to features such as:

Interactive virtual tours: Let customers discover your spaces through interactive tours. You can set highlights to highlight important aspects of your design. These tours are hosted on Chaos Cloud and can be accessed directly from the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB).

Smarter workflows for greater productivity

The latest features in V-Ray 7 are designed to optimize your workflow:

Material transfer and presets: Quickly compose stylized renders with presets ideal for schematic or diagram style designs.
Edge Trimming at Scatter: Scatter objects such as vegetation more easily and manage scatter areas accurately.
Cosmos asset variations: Add variants to Chaos Cosmos assets effortlessly and replace object materials without disconnecting.
Hundreds of new assets: Expand your library with more than 400 new Chaos Cosmos assets, including furniture, vegetation and people.

Next-level creative control in the VFB

The V-Ray Frame Buffer gets an upgrade with powerful tools such as:

Color correction filters: Apply various color corrections directly in the VFB and experiment with presets to find the perfect look.
Free render regions: Render specific parts of an image again by drawing custom polygon shapes.
Vignette layer: Add a subtle vignette effect to your renders to add accents or create a retro look.
Light Mix for luminous materials: Now adjust intensity and color for luminous materials, offering even more control over your lighting.

Advanced textures and lighting effects

V-Ray 7 introduces tools that allow you to adjust textures and lighting effects more finely:

Layered textures: work with Photoshop-like texture layers for detailed designs.
Gradient texture remapping: Enjoy advanced UV mapping capabilities to customize patterns and colors exactly to your liking.
Luminaires in Chaos Cosmos: New light fixtures are easier to use and faster to render.
Enhanced V-Ray Sun & Sky: Realize beautifully saturated blue skies and realistic sunsets, with the ability to set observer highlights.

Improved performance and speed

With V-Ray 7, rendering becomes faster and more efficient:

Optimized SketchUp Viewport Rendering: Updated Viewport Rendering provides smoother performance in SketchUp 2024.
Faster V-Ray GPU and caustics: Enjoy shorter rendering times and better visual quality, including support for realistic reflections and refractions with GPU caustics.

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp available now

Which new position are you most excited about? Order the new V-Ray for SketchUp.