Vray 1.49.02 For Sketchup: |best|
Important Note: Version 1.49.02 is a legacy release (circa 2012-2013), built for SketchUp 8 (and early SketchUp 2013). It is no longer supported by Chaos Group, and its UI/feature set is drastically different from modern V-Ray (3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x). This guide is for those maintaining old projects or using legacy hardware.
V-Ray Sun & Sky (Most common exterior light)
- Click "Add V-Ray Sun" on toolbar.
- Position sun by rotating the SketchUp Shadow Tool direction.
- Adjust in Options → Environment:
- Sun Intensity: 0.8-1.2
- Size Multiplier: 1-5 (larger = softer shadows)
- Sky Model: "Sky" or "CIE Overcast"
Compatibility
- SketchUp versions: Designed for legacy SketchUp builds (pre-SketchUp 2013 era). Not compatible with current SketchUp (2020+) without legacy support or virtualization.
- Operating systems: Historically supported on Windows (likely Windows 7-era and earlier). Mac support was limited or unsupported for this exact legacy build.
- Plugins and file formats: Works with SketchUp native materials and geometry; third‑party SketchUp plugins from the same era are generally compatible, but modern plugins may not function.
Part 4: Step-by-Step Workflow Guide for Vray 1.49.02
If you’ve just installed Vray 1.49.02 for Sketchup (compatible with SketchUp 8 or 2013), follow this typical production workflow. Vray 1.49.02 for Sketchup
Rectangular Light (Area light)
- Toolbar → Rectangular Light.
- Draw like a rectangle in model.
- Edit: Right-click light → Edit Light.
- Units: Default (image-based) or W/m²/sr. For interiors, set Intensity to 10-50.


