It’s here. SketchUp Pro 2017 has been released and it brings with it some tangible boosts to the underlying engine. Turbocharged Pipeline 2.0 In this SketchUp release, Trimble have made major improvements to the graphics pipeline, creating performance improvements “everywhere you see a .SKP”. This means the underlying graphics engine behind SketchUp, 3D Warehouse, … Read more SketchUp 2017 Released! New Version Out Now
At CAD Software Direct we were once again pleased to support SketchUp at this year’s 100% Design event at London’s Olympia. If you’re not familiar with the event, it’s an annual show with a strong focus on interior design, interior architecture and furniture and material sourcing. It always provides a great taste of fresh product … Read more SketchUp & CAD Software Direct at 100% Design
During this webinar you will learn to assign reflections to SketchUp materials with IRender nXt and create photo-realistic renderings. You will see examples of options for reflections to learn how to create renderings of materials that are realistic. Register Now Thursday 28th January 2016 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT
To create photorealistic renderings from your SketchUp models, it is very important that you understand how to create, specify, position, and balance artificial lighting. Join RenderPlus for this lighting webinar and increase your understanding of artificial lighting for renderings. During this webinar RenderPlus will define artificial lighting, add fixtures to models, modify fixture settings, and explore a … Read more RenderPlus Webinar: Artificial Lighting and SketchUp Models
V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp has now been updated and is fully compatible with SketchUp 2016. Along with improvements to animation and batch rendering, this free update also includes support for Skatter and ArchVision RPCs. This free download is available to all V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp user from the downloads section in your Chaos Account. Thinking about … Read more V-Ray 2.0 Now Compatible with SketchUp 2016
An update will be released tomorrow (25th Nov) which will include full support for SketchUp 2016. This is a free update for all existing V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp users and will be available from the downloads section in your Chaos account. The update will include improvements to animation, batch rendering and support for Skatter and ArchVision RPCs. Keep an eye … Read more Is V-Ray 2.0 Compatible with SketchUp 2016?
Purchase or upgrade to V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp today and get a free upgrade to V-Ray 3.0 for SketchUp when it releases early next year. Users who have purchased a license from 1st November will be eligible for the free upgrade. Chaos will also be releasing a free update tomorrow (25th Nov.) for all V-Ray for SketchUp users which … Read more Get A Free Upgrade to V-Ray 3.0 for SketchUp..
A new service has been released for Thea for SketchUp which includes support for SketchUp 2016. This is a free update for all licensed users and can be downloaded here. Thea for SketchUp v1.5.04.356.1413 (21st November 2015) New: SketchUp 2016 support Improved: Significantly improved Animation export speed when it has more then 300 frames Improved: [Win] Double-click TheaTool top bar … Read more Thea for SketchUp Now Supports SketchUp 2016
There are many improvements in SketchUp 2016, and specifically SketchUp Pro 2016. Layout improvements see vastly improved layer handling and now serious file export handling – making those awesome presentations now email-able. Read below for more detail or contact us at CAD Software Direct if you want to get your copy of Sketchup Pro 2016. … Read more SketchUp Pro 2016 is here! So, what’s new?
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