V-Ray 7 focuses on three main pillars: cutting-edge rendering tech, enhanced scene management, and improved post-processing within the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) . 1. 3D Gaussian Splatting Support
: Allows for the integration of real-world 3D scanned data into your SketchUp scenes. V-Ray Luminaires V-Ray 7.00.01 for SketchUp 2021-2024
Photorealism hinges on the behavior of light across surfaces. V-Ray 7.00.01 introduces the for translucent materials like marble, wax, or human skin. The new Material Layering System —borrowed from V-Ray for 3ds Max—allows up to 12 layers of paint, clear coat, oxidation, and dirt to be stacked non-destructively. For architects, this means rendering a patinated copper roof or weathered wooden deck with scientific accuracy. V-Ray 7 focuses on three main pillars: cutting-edge
: Adds AI-generated details to elements like people and vegetation without a full re-render. V-Ray Luminaires Photorealism hinges on the behavior of
: A new feature that lets users share their scenes with clients via a simple URL for an immersive browser-based viewing experience.
: You can now maintain specific properties like bump maps or refractions while applying a global material override, perfect for schematic or diagrammatic renders. Interactive Presentations and Feedback
ACEScg is now the default color space. For the uninitiated, this means your bright skies no longer clip to pure white, and dark shadows retain detail. It feels like someone cleaned a dirty window on your monitor.