Hi!

It was I who wrote this question back in 2012 and I haven't worked with any 3D-visualization since then. But I have missed it a lot and I'm thinking about start again. So I have been playing around with free version of Sketchup 2015 and Maxwell Render. And it's about lights again. Is it impossible to create a nice render of a kitchen interior with the free version of Maxwell Render? Are there better performance and options available in the paid version?

If I do a room with a big box in Sketchup and open one side. I then create some spotlights and point the face downwards inside the box, I see no light at all from them! The outside light is sky without the sun and time is set to evning. Shouldn't there be any light?

Is the paid version of Maxwell Render worth the money or are there any other free or low cost renders out there that is better? Renders made by SU Podium seems very realistic, especially the of interiors. Kerkythea is free, but I guess there has been no development with that since the release in 2008?

Thanks!

OK, now I can change the settings for the grass, but I don't get any grass when I render the scene!? Hmmm, I still have some problems and I preciate some more help.

Hi!

I'm using Sketchup Make 2014 and I'm testing the free Maxwell Render. But I don't get the Grass or the Sea options to work! I only get a empty box with "no selection"! I have tried to create a group and select it, but nothing happens! What am I doing wrong?

Hi! I downloaded a free demo version of V-Ray for Sketchup a few days ago, I just wonder for how long I can use and evaluate this software? I can't find any information on the Chaos Group page or is there some other limitations?

Hi!

I found some more nice trees at this site:

http://www.gobotree.com/search.php#tags=42029&page=1

You have to be registred to be able to download them.

Thanks for the links to the trees!

Thanks! I'm going to test it! I'm looking for good and free tree textures, do you know where to find this?

How do I use transparent png images of a tree in free Maxwell Render? I have replaced all the white area around the tree and made it transparent, but this isn't working! Help is preciated! Thanks!

I guess I have to drop this idea! I was planning to use it as glass on a balcony front, and when I used the Automatic, it got so pale and not the colorful that I was hoping.

Regarding a earlier thread, is this how you ment, to ask different questions about Maxwell Render in only one thread? To reuse an old thread? But what if someone has the same question, and can't find it due to another topic headline, then the person write a new thread?!

Hi!
I have a new question about the free Maxwell Render. Is it possible to make color glass? I have tried both Glass and AGS in the Scene Manager, but the glass only gets transparent! I have also tried to use Lacquer and change the opacity, but that doesn't work. Ideas are welcome!