VladoCould you add an option menu to the installer when a new update is released? ('save to' or 'set path' or something similar) Would make it easier and something a lot of other programs do. Another approach is to specify a network path for the library in the installer when running the installation on all nodes - then only the first install will download the library, the rest will just use what's already there, but will still set up the paths appropriately. If you make any changes to the material (like changing the material review or adding reflections), then you can replace the original material (with the same file name) by dragging it to the Library and clicking on ‘Replace’ Now the material will update with the new preview as wellĪnd these materials will populate in your folder as a. You can do so by simply dragging the materials from your ‘Materials’ list on the Asset editor to your Library Drag the Material to your Library Window as shown above It will be added to your Material as shown above.

Once you’ve opened your Material folder, it is important to start adding materials to the subfolders. How to add & remove Materials from your Library If you’d like access to my Vray Material Library which I update on a weekly basis, click here.ģ. (it can be located in any directory path)Īnd once you open the folder, it will load it in to Vray as per your folder structure as shown below These folders already contained Vray materials called. You will need to create a folder structure and create subfolders so that your Library looks more organised. Click on the Open Folder Button on the Bottom Left You will need an active connection to see the default Vray Library that comes shipped with Vray.Ģ. Open your Vray Asset Editor Open the Vray Asset Editor from your Vray Toolbar Once you open the Asset Editor, click on the toggle button (marked as red), to open up the default Vray Library in Sketchup

This will enable you to organise your materials better and also use the library for all your future projects.

In this blog, I’ll show you how to create a Custom Vray Material Library in Sketchup from scratch.

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