Rayscaper Alpha Version Available
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Here are explainer videos that show how to install Rayscaper for SketchUp. Either installation method works, you can choose whichever is more convenient for you.
Option 1: Install via the SU extension store
Option 2: Download manually and install via the SketchUp extension manager
Happy Rendering!
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Hey folks,
I also created a quick start video, using Rich O' Brien's demo shader ball.
Happy Rendering!
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@jga said:
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Would it be possible for images not to be linked to an imgur account? I can't see the files on this site. Thanks.Hey JGA,
The images are visible for me, not sure what is happening... You can use the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23A-TYc9u6o - This explains the same thing that Rich is explaining with his screenshots.
Cheers,
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OK, where is the material editor available please? I get the toolbar but the plugin does not appear in the extensions drop down menu.
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@mike amos said:
OK, where is the material editor available please? I get the toolbar but the plugin does not appear in the extensions drop down menu.
Hey Mike,
There's a quick start guide on the plugin page: https://sketchucation.com/plugin/2677-rayscaper - Have a look at the quick start video; in case that's not enough, I sent you a message and can help to unblock you.
Cheers,
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I am having a problem installing and implementing the Rayscaper plugin. After the installation, here is the problem I am seeing:
- The plugin has been installed
- The toolbar does not show up in the SketchUp toolbar
- When you try to view the available toolbars, Rayscaper does not show up as an option.
I also tried closing SketchUp and reopening and the results are still the same.
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@ntxdave said:
I am having a problem installing and implementing the Rayscaper plugin. After the installation, here is the problem I am seeing:
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- The plugin has been installed
- The toolbar does not show up in the SketchUp toolbar
- When you try to view the available toolbars, Rayscaper does not show up as an option.
I also tried closing SketchUp and reopening and the results are still the same.
What have I done wrong?Hey Dave,
You are right, I can reproduce it here. If you open the Ruby console (Window > Ruby Console) you will see that there's an issue loading Rayscaper when opening SU 2020.
It's only for SU 2020, which I haven't tested (Only SU 2023 / 2022 / 2021). I'm figuring out what's happening and will provide an update here.
Cheers,
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Thanks for the feedback. I thought I had done something wrong. 2020 is the latest version I have and Rich's model was 2020 so I expected everything to go smoothly.
BTW: When I comes time to document the plugin, I would suggest you look at [ur=https://skatter.help.lindale.io/getting-startedl]Skatter Help[/url]. They have a great (IMO) site for learning how to used the features of their plugin.
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I just saw your documentation on the Rayscaper website. You can ignore my documentation comment in my previous post. I think it is headed in a great direction.
Rayscaper DocumentationEven though it is still a work in progress, you should have them post a link to it on the SketchUcation plugin page. It would let potential users see where you are headed.
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On yesterday's post, I should have also included the SketchUp View>Toolbars window that showed that Rayscaper also did not show up there as an option. I am sure you know (found it out) as well but I am showing it here incase others may also be trying it.
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@ntxdave said:
Thanks for the feedback. I thought I had done something wrong. 2020 is the latest version I have and Rich's model was 2020 so I expected everything to go smoothly.
BTW: When I comes time to document the plugin, I would suggest you look at Skatter Help. They have a great (IMO) site for learning how to used the features of their plugin.
Edit I would also suggest that you check back to 2017. I see a number of users on this forum that are still using 2017. I would also suggest you post an interior and an exterior render.
Hey Dave,
I figured out that supporting SU2020 requires another Rayscaper build (because it requires re-compilation against a different Ruby version). This is a bit more work, can you try it out with SU2021 or higher?
Thanks for the pointer to the Skatter docs, that's indeed great documentation. As you already noticed, I started creating my own documentation here: https://rayscaper.com/docs/
Yeah, I should post more renders, the problem is that I am not an artist/creator. So my strategy is to keep fixing bugs and making improvements until someone comes along and finds it good enough to create a good render
Regards,
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@pixelcruncher said:
@ntxdave said:
Hey Dave,
I figured out that supporting SU2020 requires another Rayscaper build (because it requires re-compilation against a different Ruby version). This is a bit more work, can you try it out with SU2021 or higher?
No, 2020 is the latest version I have.
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Nice Rich
Do you have an interior and/or exterior model that you could render and post in this thread?
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Here's an interior render of a guggenheim-ish type scene...
Rayscaper is still earlier in development so I'm reluctant to push it. It does have certain shading artifacts that I've let Thomas know about.
But overall I think it's very capable. I love the Polyhaven integration.
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Is there a shadow catcher material?
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Thanks Rich. I as hoping for something like a room or office setting but I understand that it is early in the cycle. Wish it would work with SU 2020.
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@solo said:
Is there a shadow catcher material?
Not yet, but it's planned, should be there in a couple of weeks.
Here's the planned road map for 1.0: https://rayscaper.com/docs/roadmap/
Cheers,
Thomas -
Thanks for sharing the release plans.
Just hoping I will be able to use with SU 2020 and that it will be something I can afford.
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@ntxdave said:
Thanks for sharing the release plans.
Just hoping I will be able to use with SU 2020 and that it will be something I can afford.
Yes, I'm looking into supporting SU2020. It will be part of one of the upcoming releases.
And yes, I plan to offer great software that everyone can afford. Of course with a discount for premium members.
Cheers,
Thomas
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