Author: CAD Software Direct

Bella Render: Fast Spectral Rendering for SketchUp (& It’s A Perpetual Licence!)

Posted on March 31, 2025March 11, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

When it comes to rendering in SketchUp, designers and architects need a tool that balances ease of use with photorealistic

Discover the Art of Form with Uchronia in Dezeen & SketchUp’s Design Workshop

Posted on March 24, 2025February 20, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Want to see how SketchUp can bring bold, organic designs to life? In Dezeen and SketchUp’s Design Workshops, Uchronia founder Julien Sebban demonstrates

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp: New Gaussian Splat Tool and more

Posted on March 17, 2025March 18, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp brings a powerful set of new features designed to speed up workflows, enhance creative control, and

SketchUp 2025: Exploring the new Photorealistic Materials

Posted on March 10, 2025February 20, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

SketchUp 2025 significantly upgrades its visualisation capabilities with new physically-based rendering (PBR) materials. These new photorealistic materials allow designers to

Unlocking the Power of SketchUp Studio: Practical Features and Real-World Applications

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

📅 Date: 7 March 7 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (GMT) Join the SketchUp team for a 1-hour webinar exploring V-Ray,

SketchUp 2025 Release: Better Visuals, IFC improvements and more!

Posted on March 3, 2025February 20, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

SketchUp 2025 is here with a strong focus on visualisation and improved workflow efficiency. This update introduces photorealistic materials, better

SketchUp for Beginners: Getting To Know SketchUp Tools

Posted on February 25, 2025February 20, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

If you’re new to SketchUp or want to sharpen your skills, this two-part YouTube series, “Getting to Know SketchUp Tools,”

Importing Revit Files into SketchUp

Posted on February 24, 2025February 20, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Did you know that SketchUp Studio comes bundled with a Revit Importer? Using Revit with SketchUp Studio can improve design

Inside a Design/Build Studio Semester with SketchUp

Posted on September 29, 2017 by CAD Software Direct

Jade Polizzi is a Senior Instructor with the University of Colorado at Boulder Program in Environmental Design. Each spring, students in

V-Ray 3.0 for SketchUp Is On It’s Way

Posted on January 12, 2016April 26, 2016 by CAD Software Direct

V-Ray 3.0 is on it’s way, so if you haven’t made the move to V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp yet then there’s no