[new] — V-ray 7.00.01 For Sketchup 2021-2024

Setting up atmospheric designs takes fewer clicks with newly integrated lighting tools: Chaos Launches V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino

Under the hood, V-Ray 7.00.01 leverages the same core as V-Ray 7 for other host apps (3ds Max, Rhino). It includes a with improved out-of-core texture support, meaning scenes with massive 8K textures no longer exceed GPU memory. For SketchUp users, who often rely on laptops with limited VRAM, this is critical. The version also introduces Intel Open Image Denoise alongside the existing NVIDIA AI denoiser, offering CPU-based denoising for those without RTX GPUs.

To run this smoothly across SketchUp 2021–2024, ensure your hardware meets these specs:

: Contextual props like vegetation can toggle between seasonal variations (e.g., spring vs. autumn versions of a tree) without deleting or replacing the model link. Frame Buffer & Post-Production Features V-Ray 7.00.01 for SketchUp 2021-2024

V-Ray 7.00.01 deepens the integration with Chaos Cloud. You can now upload WIP (Work In Progress) renders directly from the SketchUp frame buffer. The cloud generates a shareable link so clients can view, zoom, and leave annotation feedback without needing a Chaos account or a high-end GPU.

V-Ray 7.00.01 for SketchUp 2021-2024: A Comprehensive Guide to New Features

: Includes features like the Firefly removal algorithm and improved distribution maps within Chaos Scatter to manage complex environments. Compatibility & Requirements Setting up atmospheric designs takes fewer clicks with

Whether you are building massing studies or executing complex environment scans, V-Ray 7.00.01 introduces cutting-edge toolsets like native , AI-enhanced workflows , and significant architecture optimizations. Core Performance Improvements and System Compatibility

: Form and massing studies are streamlined. New partial overrides allow you to strip color while keeping bump maps or maintaining glass refractions. Stylized presets like clay and wood are ready for quick conceptual iterations.

: Users can simulate skies at various elevations (from sea level to several kilometers high), resulting in more realistic horizon lines and saturated blue tones. The version also introduces Intel Open Image Denoise

: Emissive materials are now integrated into the Light Mix, enabling post-render adjustments of neon or LED lighting intensity without re-rendering.

Raw render speeds are nearly identical, but viewport interactivity improves significantly on SketchUp 2024 due to newer graphics pipeline optimizations.

V-Ray 7.00.01 for SketchUp 2021-2024 is more than just an update; it is a significant step forward in making high-end photorealism accessible and fast. With improvements to lighting, scattering, and post-processing, designers can spend less time tweaking settings and more time creating.

This new type of light object within Chaos Cosmos supports .vlw files, promising faster, more accurate rendering of light fixtures compared to traditional V-Ray lights 1.2.2.