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Implement V-Ray SDK into ArchiCAD to enable seamless V-Ray rendering

rvto
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(Jeju Airport, Rendered with V-Ray, by Tomek Miksa, from chaos.com)


I have searched for a long time how to efficiently render projects in V-Ray. There exists no such thing through ArchiCAD right now.

 

The best ways are either using a intermediary software, such as Rhino, 3DS. Or model using another software, i.e. Sketchup or Revit.

 

i have viewed some topic on the matter and there seems be quite a demand for this. Also, Chaos is open for any collaborations. 

To those in charge, what are the chances I (and others) can see this be implemented into ArchiCAD, in order to seamlessly render as through Sketchup or Revit?

 

attachment:

open invitation from Chaos:

https://www.chaos.com/developers/3d-design-cad-software

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Eduardo Rolon
Moderator

Not to ignore your request for direct implementation.

The best existing workflow for VRay is to use Din3D (https://din3d.org/) to "link" AC to either C4D or 3DMax since changes to the model in AC can be updated without having to reapply materials etc.

Eduardo Rolón AIA NCARB
AC27 US/INT -> AC08

Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB ram, OS X 10.XX latest
another Moderator

Thanks for pointing that out.

Still what I said applies, there is no way to do this except with intermediary software. 

 

Which is just additional unnecessary cost, since it only functions as a translator.

 

This is not a solution to the problem.