Chaos has released V-Ray 7.00.01, a significant update for SketchUp users running versions 2019 through 2025. This release focuses on refining the new features introduced in V-Ray 7 while improving stability and workflow integration.
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Chaos released V-Ray 7 for SketchUp on December 5, 2024. This version supports SketchUp Pro versions from 2021 to 2025. Version 7.00.01 specifically includes hotfixes and performance improvements over the initial Key Features in V-Ray 7 for SketchUp
3D Gaussian Splatting: Native support for rendering 3DGS data, allowing you to integrate high-quality reconstructions of real-world environments directly into your scenes. Chao VRay 7.00.01 For SketchUp Pro 2019-2025 Fr...
V-Ray Luminaires: Optimized light fixtures that use baked lighting data for more accurate interior illumination. Enhanced V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB):
Freeform Render Region: Allows rendering multiple custom-shaped regions simultaneously.
New Post-Production Layers: Adds a Vignette layer and readymade color-correction presets for faster final grading. Chaos has released V-Ray 7
Material Override Improvements: Partial overrides now allow you to keep original material properties like bump, refraction, and self-illumination while applying a global material for form studies.
GPU Rendering Boosts: Support for GPU Caustics using a new photon-mapping solver and up to 3x faster rendering on MacBooks with Metal support.
AI Integration: Features like the AI Enhancer for upscaling and the AI Material Generator for creating procedural materials from text or images. System Requirements Chaos released V-Ray 7 for SketchUp on December 5, 2024
According to the official Chaos Documentation , V-Ray 7 has the following requirements: System Requirements - V-Ray for SketchUp - Chaos Docs
Section cuts are no longer flat. The updated Clipper allows for beveled edges on cut surfaces. When you cut a wall or floor, the exposed edge now shows realistic thickness and material mapping, eliminating the "paper-thin" look.
| Feature | Best For | Speed Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Enmesh | Fences, screens, perforated metal | Very High (Low RAM) | | V-Ray Vision | Client presentations, material testing | Real-time (60 FPS) | | Procedural Clouds | Exterior animations, aerial views | Medium | | Stochastic Tiling | Wood floors, brick walls, fabrics | Zero (Render time same) | | V-Ray Scene Import | Importing from 3ds Max/Rhino | High (Reduces lag) |