While it supports SketchUp 2016, performance and stability are significantly better on SketchUp 2019 and 2020 due to better engine integration.
V-Ray Next (Build 4.20.01) is a high-performance rendering engine designed by Chaos to integrate directly with SketchUp. This specific build is widely recognized for introducing significant speed improvements and automation features to the architectural visualization workflow. 🛠️ Software Overview V-Ray Next, Update 2.1 (Build 4.20.01) Developer: Chaos v-ray-next-build-4-20-01-for-sketchup-2016-2020
Similar to a point-and-shoot camera, it calculates the perfect exposure for your scene without manual tweaking. ⚠️ Important Considerations While it supports SketchUp 2016, performance and stability
Built-in integration to push heavy renders to Chaos’s cloud servers, freeing up your local machine for continued modeling. 📈 Performance Improvements 🛠️ Software Overview V-Ray Next, Update 2
Support for more complex features on the GPU, including bucket rendering and volume effects.