The V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Service pack 2 is now available for download at the Chaos Group Downloads page. This is a free update for all current V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp users. What’s New in V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp SP2? • V-Ray Express: Users can easily access more than 200 materials and interchangeable lighting setups … Read more
The Maxwell plugins for Autodesk 2015 are now available FREE from the customer gateway. All the latest release notes for Maya, 3DS Max and Revit can be found below. Also… keep an eye out for the SoftImage update coming soon. Maya Version 3.0.12 – April 29th 2014 Changes added support for Maya 2015 creating … Read more
The release of the Maxwell plugin for SketchUp 2014 compatibility is imminent. However, for those of you that can’t wait to get started the beta version is available. All you need to do is be signed into the forum, then go to: http://www.maxwellrender.com/betas/ and download it.
The first patch for Maxwell Render V3 has been released and is now available to download from the customer gateway. Improvements Improved: behavior of blocked emitters in SSS objects Improvements in the license validation tool Windows installer now adds firewall exception properly when the RLM license manager is installed Improved: performance in machines with many … Read more
Set Core Usage KeyShot now comes with the ability to set priority on the amount of cores used by KeyShot. Since KeyShot is fully CPU-based and utilizes 100% of all available cores, this ensures you are able to have access to more CPU power in other programs while KeyShot is rendering. ——————————————————————————————————————————————- Material … Read more
With important new fixes and additions, the new update is free for current users of Maxwell Render Suite V3 and Maxwell for SketchUp V3 standalone. Changes Added Material ID color material parameter. Added enable/disable switch for Object ID colour. Changed installer tech on Windows, unifying all versions. Fixes Displacement maps were not included in Pack & Go. Camera Lens … Read more
Progressive Rendering V-Ray 3.0 introduces a new Progressive Image Sampler. Fast to set up and easy to control, the Progressive Image Sampler generates fast feedback even with complex features such as Environment Fog, Depth of Field, and Motion Blur. The Progressive Image Sampler uses a path traced rendering engine compatible with multiple GI solutions including Brute … Read more
Interface To take advantage of a wider screen, the Artlantis 5 interface has been completely redesigned, optimising the project’s display and offering an even larger preview. The Artlantis 5 interface is based on a single clear window, standardised on both Mac OS and Windows, making it easier and more comfortable than ever to work on … Read more
V-Ray for SketchUp 2.0 is available to buy now! New to Version 2.0 GEOMETRY V-Ray Proxy – an indispensable tool for managing scene memory and efficiently rendering massive amounts of geometry. V-Ray Proxy objects are dynamically loaded and unloaded at render-time, saving vital RAM resources. Use V-Ray Proxy to render millions of polygons at … Read more
Vectorworks 2014 is due to release imminently and time is running out to grab the current VSS deals. If you purchase Vectorworks with VSS today you will receive 13 months instead of 12. This means you can upgrade for free to Vectorworks 2014 when it is released and to Vectorworks 2015 in September next year. … Read more