Is V-Ray 2.0 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

Get A Free Upgrade to V-Ray 3.0 for SketchUp..

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

Thea for SketchUp Now Supports SketchUp 2016

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

SketchUp Pro 2016 is here! So, what’s new?

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

Last Day to Save on V-Ray for SketchUp!

Calling all V-Ray for SketchUp users! Today is the last day to save 15% on additional licenses. Take advantage of the amazing offer while you still can! To buy, simply select the additional license promo option on our product page, call us on 01206 804984 or drop us a line at sales.support@cadsoftwaredirect.com.

New Features in Vectorworks 2016

With the Vectorworks 2016 release, much has been improved. In addition to the underlying code being improved for the latest generation of operating systems, there are some seriously useful feature upgrades that will not only improve productivity but can probably reduce the need for, and cost of, other external software. New Features Marionette Subdivision Surfaces … Read more

Creating Interactive Visuals in KeyShot: Behind the Scenes on the Specialized Venge Product Launch

What goes into producing the shots for a big product launch? Get a behind the scenes look into how interactive visuals were created or the new Specialized VENGE bicycle and how a team of creatives made it happen using KeyShot. Sign up now as space is limited! In this webinar: Project details and timeline Collaboration … Read more

Creating Killer Visuals with ZBrush and KeyShot

(Level: Advanced) Guest presenter and 3D Artist, Andy Jones, breaks down the process of going from ZBrush to KeyShot, showing how to level up your texture game with tips, tricks and techniques to create absolutely killer visuals. This is expected to fill up quickly so grab your spot fast. In this webinar: Background and experience … Read more