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By Ricardo Eloy

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino: Transforming 3D Design and Visualization

The latest release of V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino marks a new chapter in 3D design, offering unparalleled speed, control, and versatility. With cutting-edge features like 3D Gaussian Splatting, enhanced presentation tools, and intelligent workflows, this version empowers architects, designers, and visualization experts to bring their creative visions to life with greater efficiency and precision.

Faster 3D Environment Creation

One of the standout innovations in V-Ray 7 is 3D Gaussian Splatting, which allows seamless integration of complex 3D captures into your projects. This groundbreaking technology accelerates the creation of intricate environments, helping you design faster without sacrificing quality.

Elevated Presentation Experience

Client presentations become immersive and engaging with interactive virtual tours, allowing clients to explore designs in real-time. By highlighting key design elements, you can guide their focus and deliver impactful presentations directly hosted on Chaos Cloud.

Streamlined Design Workflows

V-Ray 7 introduces several intelligent tools that simplify workflows:
  • Material override and presets make schematic iterations effortless.
  • Scatter edge trimming provides precise control over object distribution, ensuring clean and accurate designs.
These enhancements save time and offer greater flexibility for both simple and complex projects.

Expanded Chaos Cosmos Library

The ever-growing Chaos Cosmos library now includes over 400 new assets, featuring vegetation, furniture, branded items, and more. With predefined variants and the ability to swap materials without disconnecting from Cosmos, finding the perfect asset for your project has never been easier.

Creative Freedom in the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB)

The updated V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) introduces advanced features for unparalleled creative control:
  • Experiment with built-in color correction presets to achieve the perfect look.
  • Use custom render regions to re-render specific parts of an image.
  • Add artistic touches with the new Vignette Layer for tailored effects.

Flexibility with Post-Effects

V-Ray 7 offers the ability to pause rendering at any point, allowing you to apply post-effects to the image without restarting the render. This flexibility is perfect for making quick adjustments without losing progress.

Enhanced Artistic Tools

For designers seeking fine detail, V-Ray 7 delivers powerful tools for texture creation:
  • A Photoshop-style layered system offers control over opacity, blending, and layering.
  • Gradient texture remapping ensures precise color distribution, ideal for patterns, wallpapers, and more.

Realistic Lighting and Advanced Sky Options

V-Ray 7 takes lighting realism to new heights:
  • Light Mix lets you adjust emissive materials’ intensity and color independently, creating custom lighting effects.
  • The updated PRG Sky enables the rendering of vibrant skies and realistic sunsets, with options to simulate various altitudes for a broader range of environments.

Performance Enhancements and GPU Support

Rendering performance gets a significant boost in V-Ray 7:
  • Enjoy faster SketchUp viewport rendering for improved workflows.
  • Enhanced GPU capabilities now include caustics rendering, bringing realistic light reflections and refractions to your scenes.

Transform Your Design Process

With its innovative tools and expanded capabilities, V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino empowers users to:
  • Create intricate 3D environments with ease.
  • Deliver immersive experiences for clients.
  • Streamline workflows with intelligent features.
  • Achieve superior visual quality and control.

For more information and a full list of features, visit the official Chaos website. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your design process with V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino!
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The latest release of V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino marks a new chapter in 3D design, offering unparalleled speed, control, and versatility.

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Ricardo EloyVanguard

CGarchitect Editor/3D Specialist at Chaos

placeSão Paulo, BR