CUDA is now the recommended default engine for GPU operations. Under-the-hood optimizations have heavily reduced the "time to first pixel"—the initialization phase before actual rendering begins. The entire photon mapping engine for caustics has been rewritten from scratch, enabling real-time, physically accurate glass and water light reflections. Post-Processing Inside the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB)
The release of V-Ray 7 marks one of the most feature-heavy updates in the plugin's history, introducing workflows that previously required external compositing or separate standalone packages. 3D Gaussian Splatting Support
Chaos V-Ray 7.00.01 for represents a major shift toward faster, AI-driven workflows and advanced environmental rendering. This version introduces groundbreaking support for 3D Gaussian Splatting , allowing designers to use photo-captured 3D data as realistic backgrounds that interact with scene lighting. Core Feature Enhancements Chao VRay 7.00.01 For SketchUp Pro 2019-2025 Fr...
V-Ray 7 for SketchUp (Build 7.00.01) is a major update to the industry-standard rendering plugin, bringing native support for SketchUp 2025 and introducing groundbreaking technology like 3D Gaussian Splatting
New Edge Trimming prevents scattered objects (like grass) from spilling over boundaries, and Camera Clipping limits scattering to the camera’s field of view to save memory. V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) Upgrades: CUDA is now the recommended default engine for
Replace heavy 3D geometry (like trees or detailed sofas) with Cosmos assets to prevent SketchUp from crashing.
| Software | Supported Versions | |----------|-------------------| | SketchUp Pro | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | | Operating System | Windows 10+ (64-bit only), macOS 11.0+ | | Processor | Intel 64, AMD64, or compatible with AVX2 support | | RAM | Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB | | Hard Disk Space | Minimum 2 GB, recommended 12 GB | | Graphics Card | NVIDIA or AMD with at least 2GB VRAM (4GB+ recommended), OpenGL 3.3 compatible | | GPU Rendering | CUDA-enabled NVIDIA graphics card recommended | Post-Processing Inside the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) The
Whether you are designing interior spaces, exterior architecture, or complex landscapes, this update aims to streamline the workflow, enhance material realism, and significantly speed up render times.
You no longer need to jump to external editing software for basic compositing. The 7.00.01 VFB introduces: