Chaos V-Ray 7, hotfix 2 (7.00.02) for SketchUp

Chaos has released V-Ray 7, hotfix 2 (7.00.02) for SketchUp, the latest version of the renderer. This release includes Improvements and fixes to various user-reported issues from the previous release, providing an overall more stable experience.

V-Ray 7, hotfix 2 (7.00.02) Official release - Date: Feb 26, 2025

Improvements & Bug Fixes
- Added support for SketchUp 2025
- Added support for the native PBR material properties in SketchUp 2025
- Added support for the native Environments feature introduced in SketchUp 2025. Use the menu command Extensions / V-Ray / Apply SketchUp Environment to create a Dome light which is synced with the SketchUp Image-based lighting (IBL) map
- A number of useful links are added to the V-Ray / Help menu - Chaos Academy, Chaos Forum, Support Request and Ideas Portal
- An issue preventing V-Ray from being loaded when the Windows OS username contains special symbols is resolved
- An issue causing the Dome Light texture position to reset when modifying the light’s intensity is fixed
- A Custom Viewport Display bitmap texture is no longer set unnecessarily when migrating older scenes
- An issue with the material appearance after resetting its color in the SketchUp material panel during interactive rendering is resolved
- A number of issues related to Material Override activation during interactive rendering are resolved
- An issue preventing interactive rendering update on Displacement asset deletion is resolved
- An issue leading to a crash when rendering Linked Models from Enscape is resolved
- The Firefly Removal option is now hidden while the GPU engine is selected and greyed out while Progressive rendering is used, indicating that it has no effect with these configurations
- A number of tooltips are updated
- An issue preventing the submission of vrscene files for Cloud Batch rendering is resolved
- An issue causing the Max Subdivs value to double when switching between CUDA and RTX GPU engine options is fixed
- An issue causing the output resolution of Cloud Batch render images to be incorrectly overridden is resolved

V-Ray for SketchUp is a powerful rendering plugin for SketchUp, crafted to help designers, architects, and creators transform their SketchUp models into lifelike visuals. From initial concept sketches to photorealistic renders, V-Ray supports you at every stage of the design process, enabling you to communicate your vision with clarity and impact.

What’s new in V-Ray 7 for SketchUp


Create 3D environments faster, optimize your design workflows and deliver immersive experiences for your clients. With an innovative toolset that is intuitive for beginners and powerful for seasoned visualizers, with V-Ray 7 you can meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality results quickly.
Chaos Czech a.s. is part of Chaos Group, and specializes in developing easy to use, powerful and affordable software for 3D computer graphics and visual effects. Our technology helps artists and designers create photoreal imagery and animation for design, television, and feature films. Corona Renderer is widely used in arch-viz, automotive and product design, and also features VFX capabilities.

Owner: Chaos Czech a.s.
Product Name: V-Ray 7
Version: hotfix 1 (7.00.02)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : www.chaosgroup.com
Languages Supported: english
System Requirements: Windows *
Software Prerequisites: pre-installed SketchUp 2021 - 2024
Size: 1.1 Gb