As a long time user, it’s pretty exciting. “The recent addition of V-Ray RT gives me instant feedback on my lighting, while V-Ray Dome Lights lets me push the quality of my renders to a whole new level. When prompted, select the version of SketchUp you are using. Please review the license agreement and click Next for your installation options. After the download completes, locate the installer and double-click to launch.

“V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp should be part of every designer’s digital toolset it’s fast, simple, and seamlessly integrated, which allows you to explore ideas without leaving the application,” said Jorge Barrero, senior associate at Gensler. Download the V-Ray for SketchUp installer, available in your Account Management Portal. It can be downloaded right now by applying for the public beta program on Chaos Group’s website. The free open beta of V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp is available for SketchUp 8 on both the Windows and OS X platforms - 32bit only. For example, using V-Ray Proxies users can render huge amounts of geometry in the blink of an eye. V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp will offer architects and designers access to proven V-Ray technologies that accelerate the creative process. Between the new features implemented into the new version belong V-Ray RT®, V-Ray Dome Light and V-Ray Proxy. With these new features V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp has become the most robust, and artist-friendly render application SketchUp users have ever seen. This massive upgrade brings 16 new features to V-Ray for SketchUp that enhance visualization workflow and render quality. With the announcement of V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp open beta, users now have the biggest expansion to SketchUp’s rendering capabilities. Chaos Group is a leading provider of innovative rendering solutions for the media, entertainment, and design industries.

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