To get started you'll need to download and install the V-Ray for SketchUp extension. You can download the Installer from the "My Products" page for your account.
Before you get started, it's important that you confirm your system is able to use V-Ray. Below are the recommended system requirements as indicated by Chaos.
System Requirements
- Processor: 1st Gen Intel® Core™ or compatible processor with SSE4.2 support [x64].
- RAM: Minimum 8 GB RAM, recommended 16 GB RAM.
- Hard Disk Space: Minimum 2GB, recommended 12GB [includes additional downloadable content.]
- TCP/IP: Only IPv4 is supported. IPv6 is currently not supported.
- Operating System: Windows® 8.1, Windows 10.
- SketchUp Version: SketchUp 2021 [V-Ray 5 for SketchUp, as included in the Studio Subscription, requires SketchUp 2021]
- GPU Support: Maxwell-, Pascal-, Volta- and Turing-based NVIDIA card[s] with latest video driver or at least version 411.31. For more info, see GPU Rendering.
V-Ray Vision requires a Graphics card with DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 and Shader Model 5.0 capabilities.
Installing V-Ray for SketchUp
Step By Step Instructions
When you're ready to get started, follow the steps below to install V-Ray for SketchUp
- Download the V-Ray for SketchUp installer, available here.
- Locate the installer and double-click to launch, EXE.
- Please review the license agreement and click Next for your installation options.
- You're prompted for the version of SketchUp you're using, choose "SketchUp 2021" and click Install
- Selecting "Advanced" will give you option to install the Chaos Swarm and specify licensing options. Note that V-Ray for SketchUp Studio requires the "Local" option for licensing.
- After the installation you'll have some additional options to share anonymous usage data with Chaos Group, and to review the Release Notes for the current version.
- Clicking "Done" will close the installer and you should be ready to authorize and use the software;
Authorizing V-Ray for SketchUp Studio
Once you've completed the installation you can launch SketchUp. Upon opening SketchUp after the install process you'll be prompted to "Sign in with Trimble" which will open a browser.
Once you've signed in with your Trimble ID you're finished and can return to SketchUp and start using V-Ray.
SketchUp Pro Demo
You can download SketchUp here. The SketchUp demo is a SketchUp Studio license, including SketchUp Pro, LayOut, SketchUp for iPad, V-Ray for SketchUp, Trimble Scan Essentials, Predesign, SketchUp for Web, Trimble Connect Business, Style Builder, SketchUp XR/AR/VR Viewers, 3D Warehouse and Extension Warehouse! This license will run for 30 days.
Have you become convinced during these 30 days? Then purchase a license from one of our resellers.
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
SketchUp Pro 2022
[Multilingual - Studio Demo as well]
SketchUp Viewer 2022
[English]
Check-Up Tool
[SketchUp 2022]
SketchUp Pro 2021.1
[Multilingual - Studio Demo as well]
SketchUp Pro 2020.2
[Multilingual]
SketchUp Pro 2019.3
[English]
SketchUp Pro 2019.3
[French]
The V-Ray trial is on request. Log into the Chaos Group website with an active account and fill in the application form. Once you submit your application, your free trial will be activated and you will have 30 days to test the selected product. To use the trial, you’ll need an uninterrupted internet connection.
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max
[3ds Max 2018-2023]
V-Ray 5 for SketchUp
[SketchUp 2018-2022]
V-Ray 5 for Rhino
[Rhino 6-7]
V-Ray 5 for Revit
[Revit 2018-2021]
Chaos Scans - Materials
[V-Ray 3.6 or higher]
Chaos Cloud - Rendering Service
[V-Ray Next or higher]
Chaos Vantage
[V-Ray Next or higher]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Enscape
[SketchUp 2019-2022]
[Revit 2019-2023]
[Rhino 6-7]
[Archicad 22-26]
[Vectorworks 2020-2022]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Thea Render for SketchUp
[SketchUp 2019-2022]
Thea Render Node
[Version 3.5]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
SU Podium v2.6+
[SketchUp 2022]
SU Podium v2.6+
[SketchUp 2021]
SU Podium v2.6+
[SketchUp 2020]
SU Podium v2.6+
[SketchUp 2019]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
RenderIN v3
[SketchUp 2022]
RenderIN v3
[SketchUp 2021]
RenderIN v3
[SketchUp 2020]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
ProWalker GPU
[SketchUp 2021 / 2022]
ProWalker GPU
[SketchUp 2020]
ProWalker
GPU
[SketchUp 2019]
Podium Walker
[SketchUp 2021 / 2022]
Podium Walker
[SketchUp 2020/19]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Undet
[SketchUp 2020-2022]
Undet Indexer
[Standalone]
Laubwerk
[SketchUp 2017-2022]
SKP2VR
[SketchUp 2016-2021]
RVT2SKP
[Revit 2015-2021]
Profile Builder
[SketchUp 2016-2022]
Quantifier Pro
[SketchUp 2016-2022]
PlaceMaker
[SketchUp 2016-2022]
Dibac
[SketchUp 2017-2022]
Skatter v2
[SketchUp 2019-2022]
3E Catalog
[SketchUp 2014-2017]
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp 2022]
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp
2021]
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp 2020]
The trial version of Twinmotion is free and unlimited to be used for non-commercial purposes. The output is limited to a 2K resolution. To request your demo download the Epic Launcher below and create an account with it / log in with an existing Epic account. Next you have the possibility to install the trial version on the tab 'Twinmotion'. Note: if you have a paid version of Twinmotion on your account, you will see the possibility to install the full version here.
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Epic Launcher
[Twinmotion 2022]
Datasmith Exporter for SketchUp
[SketchUp 2021 - 2022]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Artlantis 2021 - KeyServer
Artlantis 2021 - Rendering Client
Artlantis 2020 - KeyServer
Artlantis 2020 - Rendering Client
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp 2022]
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp 2021]
Artlantis Export
[SketchUp 2020]
Other Export Plugins
[Archicad - Revit - Vectorworks - Rhino]
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
For demoing Inspire, you can request a 14-day trial license. Click on the title of your choice below to be taken to the application form.
Please note that trial licenses will only be provided for requests within the Benelux region [Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg].
Product
macOS
WIN 64 Bit
WIN 32 Bit
Altair Inspire v2022
[Incl. Structures, Motion & Print3D]
Altair Inspire Studio v2022
Altair Inspire Render v2022
Please note! The Rhino demo is on demand. Request your demo license via the Rhinoceros website and fill out the application form there. Once you submit it, you will be emailed your free demo license.