Yes, I second the suggestion to drop in the proxy component when vray is not loaded. I've also run into crashes with vray when trying to bring in an already created proxy. The plugin is thomthom's "vray tools" - it keeps vray disabled until you need it.

@tedvitale_cg said:

@hsrhdrehre5654654 said:

But still i dont get why vray is so problematic dealing with these surfaces. Hell, not even a 640x480 render can be done.

You're using the demo. I've done the best I can to teach you how to make your rendering look the way you want it. Good luck in your efforts.

No , im not.

And i thank you for your help, but again, the main problem is the time it takes. Of course you understand, i am not willing to wait days to render just that.. (nor i have the time, nor im willing to).

Have you tried to reduce the noise threshold? You find it under DMC sampler.
I use 0.002.

That's a render? Other than it needs mowing.. Nailed it!
Thanks!

Do you have any materials with displacement? Try turning it off in the options menu and try again. Maybe that helps?

Regards,

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I get all the time too. I reported it to Trimble as a bug and it was being "worked on".

a simple PC restart seems to fix the problem. Strange the map still doesn't load in the progress window but its working now.

Simply creating an emitting material could do the trick. Replace glass of the lights with this material. Maybe that helps?

Regards,

Version of SU? Version of V-Ray? Sounds like an old bug from the 1.7 beta.

If you are a paid user, you also have access to the express tools in the downloads section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T1p8n_MQog

You must have 2 different versions of VRay though because SU8 is 32 bit and 2015 is 64, right?

I wouldnt mix versions like this. Stick with one or you are asking for trouble in my opinion.

Oy, a bug!
Glad I could help. Hope it gets fixed soon.

@tedvitale_cg said:

Unfortunately, you sir, have found a bug. I've logged the issue and it will eventually be resolved in future versions of V-Ray For SketchUp. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

Yeah, hard to give you a good answer...
I have tried many sketchup renders : kerkythea, podium, maxwell, twilight, lumion, v-ray...
They are all fine, but i prefer v-ray. I have the feeling that i can more control my architectural renders. But parameters are complex. Podium and Kerkythea are easier to handle.
Besides, Kerkythea is free.

A way to quickly cheat if the terrain clipper tool doesn't work, is to lift one surface off of the other by a half inch or so. At that distance and scale you shouldn't be able to see the edge either.