Using V-Ray with SketchUp
If you’re new to V-Ray for SketchUp, or need a little help reinstalling, check out this short video that shows how to download, install and use V-Ray for SketchUp!
V-Ray for SketchUp
V-Ray for Rhino – Update 2
V-Ray for Rhino is a highly accurate renderer for McNeel Rhinoceros, enabling designers to predict and present their designs with the highest level of realism and reduce the need of physical prototypes. V-Ray greatly increases Rhino’s ability to handle large scenes and can be used directly within Grasshopper. V-Ray Next for Rhino is compatible with … Read more
Working Remotely with CAD Software
In the current situation, more and more people are working remotely to keep business running as normal. At this unusual time, you might be unsure of how to keep using your CAD programs. Read on to find out how to move licences in popular programs, or how you can connect to the office without moving … Read more
V-Ray Next for SketchUp – Update 2 Released
The latest version of V-Ray Next for SketchUp is out, and with it comes full SketchUp 2020 support, new features, and optimisations to make your high-quality renders easier and more enjoyable to produce. If you already have V-Ray Next for SketchUp, this update is free and you can update now. What’s New? RTX supportBoost your … Read more
SketchUp 2020 – New Features and How to Get It.
SketchUp 2020 has arrived! Trimble have been watching comments in the forums throughout the year, and discussing ideas during training events to make sure the latest version of SketchUp addresses everything that users want to see out of this new release. We’ll take a look at what’s new in SketchUp and Layout down below, but … Read more
Last Chance! Register for 3D Friday Now.
20th September 2019 – 1pm to 4pmRegister Now > FirstsiteLewis Gardens, High Street ColchesterEssex, CO1 1JH Register and Attend – Get Free Stuff! The first 10 people to register and attend will get their choice of Affinity Photo, Designer or Publisher! As an added bonus, anyone who attends will get 5% off their next order … Read more
There’s Still Time to Attend 3D Friday (and collect some freebies!)
Vectorworks are joining us this 3D Friday for a live demo walking you through a typical architectural design process. Held at Firstsite in Colchester, you’ll also have a chance to get hands on with our Oculus Rift VR set, browse some 3D modelling and CADCAM applications, and more! 20th September 2019 – 1pm to 4pmRegister … Read more
Our Free to Attend 3D Friday is Back this September
3D Friday is back, and this time we have Vectorworks joining us for a live demo walking you through a typical architectural design process. Held at Firstsite in Colchester, you’ll also have a chance to get hands on with our Oculus Rift VR set, browse some 3D modelling and CADCAM applications, and more! 20th September … Read more
Student SketchUp for Summer Competition
CAD Software Direct are excited to announce our latest 3D competition with a top prize available for the taking! Things are a little different this time around because we don’t have the theme or brief…you do! We want you to send us your course brief and the work you created for it. It doesn’t matter if … Read more
3D Friday is Back! Come and see us June 14th in Colchester
We’re opening our doors again for another 3D Friday this June in Colchester! For 3D architectural, urban, interior and product design we’ll be showing SketchUp and Vectorworks. To complement 3D modelling, we’ll also have some renderers including KeyShot and V-Ray. We’ll even have a full Oculus Rift setup with KeyVR for you to try demonstrating how virtual reality … Read more