: Requires NVIDIA Maxwell, Pascal, Volta, Turing, Ampere, or Ada Lovelace architecture with a minimum driver version of 411.31. What's New in V-Ray 6 - V-Ray for SketchUp
is a maintenance hotfix for V-Ray 6, Update 2, designed to enhance stability and performance for SketchUp users ranging from versions 2019 to 2024 . This build, released in late 2024, focuses on resolving specific workflow bottlenecks and technical bugs that appeared in earlier Update 2 iterations. Key Enhancements in Build 6.20.06
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Modifies material properties based on a surface's proximity to another object. This allows for automated procedural effects, such as generating dirt lines where a wall meets the floor or creating grass clearance paths under structural columns. V-Ray 6.20.06 for SketchUp 2019-2024
This version will not work on SketchUp 2018 or older.
: Generates dynamic, customizable skies directly inside the V-Ray Sun & Sky system. You can adjust density, altitude, and cirrus amounts to create the perfect time of day.
: Adds subtle lens-style color distortion directly in the VFB without needing external post-processing. : Requires NVIDIA Maxwell, Pascal, Volta, Turing, Ampere,
: If the Cosmos panel appears blank or won't load, your local background service has likely stopped. Press Win + R , type services.msc , locate the Chaos Cosmos Advisory Service , right-click it, and select Restart .
Patterns can now be applied across surfaces to create complex 3D geometry—like fences or fabrics—without increasing the actual polygon count .
The updated Chaos VFB handles multiple post-processing steps directly inside the renderer. It features a built-in folder management system for layer stacks, masking properties for lens bloom and denoiser layers, a dedicated solid-background color tier, and a customizable effect that mimics real-world camera lens imperfections. Feature Metric V-Ray 5 Capability V-Ray 6.20.06 Status Animation Export Speed Standard baseline Up to 10x faster Sky Simulation Static/HDRI dependent Fully Procedural & Animatable Pattern Detail Work Heavy 3D Displacement maps Memory-efficient Enmesh Geometry Post-Processing External image editors Integrated VFB Lens & Color Tools Comprehensive Version Support (2019-2024) Key Enhancements in Build 6
If you want to tailor this setup to your specific projects, let me know:
The installation process for this specific version is straightforward for Windows users:
Use the Chaos Group uninstaller to remove any trace of V-Ray 5 or earlier V-Ray 6 betas.
Instantly handles millions of polygons procedurally with zero viewport lag. Environment & Sky Static HDRI maps required for realistic cloud structures.
Even with a stable release, users have noted a few quirks: