Manual for new version

john2 · 9 Dec 2011, 04:52

there is a 33 page user manual for new version. It doesn't give tips in detail. is there any detailed manual for version 1.49 as well??

thomthom · 9 Dec 2011, 08:48

@john2 said:

there is a 33 page user manual for new version. It doesn't give tips in detail. is there any detailed manual for version 1.49 as well??

For detailed info on V-Ray, look at this manual: http://www.spot3d.com/vray/help/150SP1/

Got lots of examples and description.

V-Ray is V-Ray regardless of the host application, don't be afraid to look at resources on V-Ray set in another 3d app.

john2 · 9 Dec 2011, 10:24

whoa pretty detailed stuff. you know any link for a pdf? i want to dowload this , or any workaround to download the whole html linkable site in one go hehe!?

marcel.forum · 11 Dec 2011, 10:43

@john2 said:

whoa pretty detailed stuff. you know any link for a pdf? i want to dowload this , or any workaround to download the whole html linkable site in one go hehe!?

Hi, try search for "VRay 1.5 SP5 Offline Help.chm"

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valerostudio · 13 Dec 2011, 14:12

Here is the 1.48 manual that came out a while back

VfSU_v1.48_UserGuide.pdf

valerostudio · 13 Dec 2011, 14:15

And here is the original manual for the older version, but a bunch of the material is still relevant.

V-Ray for SketchUp Manual.pdf

john2 · 29 Dec 2011, 13:43

@marcel.forum said:

@john2 said:

whoa pretty detailed stuff. you know any link for a pdf? i want to dowload this , or any workaround to download the whole html linkable site in one go hehe!?

Hi, try search for "VRay 1.5 SP5 Offline Help.chm"

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Marcel

is there a better link/book/website for vray for sketchup tutorials.?? [ i tried videos, they aren't good]. I figured out that i wont be needing too much of technicalities, just simple plain settings information. like just changing some settings and rest keeping to default. reading too much will actually be a detailed research information overload bomb blast !

valerostudio · 29 Dec 2011, 18:35

V-ray really is not a simple rendering engine. I would say that if you can get through the PDFs I posted and all the YouTube videos that Chaos has posted, you will be in good shape. There is still a lot more to learn after that though. It's really just the tip of the iceberg. CG School has some pay videos which really explain the engine in detail. If you are looking for simple, I would suggest one of the less complicated engines such as Podium or Light Up.

andybot · 30 Dec 2011, 02:10

If you see any video tutorial, I would recommend starting with this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnrC9-c3cgI
There are lots more from chaosgroup and asgvis, but I think this one helps explain lighting very well.

john2 · 30 Dec 2011, 05:31

@valerostudio said:

V-ray really is not a simple rendering engine. I would say that if you can get through the PDFs I posted and all the YouTube videos that Chaos has posted, you will be in good shape. Up.

where are the pdfs that you've posted.?? ..link please. Im mostly interested in lighting, coz that's the chief thing in renders, materials i know and r easy 2 setup