IRender nXt

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IRender nXt is a new Ray Trace rendering package, based on AccuRender nXt, which is fully integrated into SketchUp. IRender nXt is a photo-realistic rendering add-on for Google SketchUp. "If you are a designer and not a rendering geek, nXt is for you. nXt is designed to provide exceptional image quality with easy setup and quick results. "

The SketchUp model that you see on your screen is what will be rendered - with the same view, colors, materials, etc. You can render at the SketchUp image size, or at any other image size desired.

IRender nXt runs inside of SketchUp and uses SketchUp’s geometry, material, textures and sun-poisiton to produce a photo-realistic image. In addition, you can add other rendering features - such as reflection, glow, plants and trees to make spectacular images.

The final, rendered image can be saved as a JPEG or PNG file. You can also use IRender nXt to produce high quality animations.

Images from RPS Forum Image Gallery - Courtesy of david@signaturelandscapes.com and DYKEMAN Architects.

There are two versions of nXt in SketchUp:

• nXtRender, which supports materials, lights and reflections; and
• IRender nXt which adds additional features. (Comparison Chart)

Contents 1 IRender Overview 2 IRender Features 3 Tutorials 4 Downloads and Installation 5 Documentation, Help and Forums 6 Video Tutorials 6.1 nXtRender videos 6.2 IRender nXt videos 6.3 Other SketchUp products 6.4 AccuRender nXt for Revit 7 Documentation 8 Help 9 Forums 10 Purchase 11 Image Gallery 12 Reviews 13 See also 14 External links

IRender Overview

Created by Render nXt, IRender uses the AccuRender nXt rendering engine - a fast, modern rendering engine which produces profesional results with a minimum of effort.

nXtRender contains all the features you need for photorealistic renderings from you SketchUp model - lights, reflections, materials and more.

IRender nXt adds additional features for even better renderings - 500 fractal plants, 5,000 high quality materials, advanced material settings, and more.

IRender Features

IRender nXt includes a large number of features which can be used to fine tune rendering for special situations.

• See: IRender nXt Features - features include in IRender nXt
• See: IRender Feature Comparison chart for a comparison of the two products.

Tutorials

The tutorials are a good place to start. Learn how to use the basics of Ray Trace rendering - lights and reflections.
Then learn how to use more advanced features.

• See Video Tutorials below
• See other: IRender nXt Tutorials
• See: IRender nXt - Getting Started

Downloads and Installation

There is a 30 day Trial Version for RPS products. This is a fully functional version, with watermarks or other text added to indicate that it is a trial version.

Follow the links from the Downloads Page to download the latest version.

• See: How to Download and Install

Documentation, Help and Forums

• Documentation
• Help
• Forums

Video Tutorials

We have created a number of Video Tutorials which will help you get started.

• nXtRender videos
• IRender nXt videos
• AccuRender nXt for Revit videos
• RpTreeMaker videos

nXtRender videos

The first three are also useful for IRender nXt. The last is just for nXtRender
How to choose a renderer Ability to process SketchUp geometry. Ability to process SketchUp sun and other settings		First Exterior Rendering A simple, "first" rendering using default rendering settings. Download an exterior model from the Google 3D Warehouse and render it with the default settings.
Simple Rendering of an Object Default rendering with an object, rather than an exterior. Download a model from the Google 3D Warehouse and render it with the default settings.		Getting Started with nXtRender Assign reflection to materials Assign illumination to materials

IRender nXt videos

Interior Lighting Basics Add lighting to a simple room Ceiling lights, floor lamp and turning an object into a light.		Rendering with Edge Lines Render the edge lines from your SketchUp model. Edge lines, which are usually displayed in SketchUp, can add important detail to your renderings.
Reflection Settings Reflectivity and Highlighting Reflection, Sharpness, Metallic, Glossy		Glass Transparency Thin and Thick Intensity, Refraction, Caustics, etc.

Other SketchUp products

NprTools Video Add non-photorealistic effects to your SketchUp Model. Soft Shadows Sketchy Shadows

RpTreeMaker Video Add custom, fractal trees to your SketchUp Model. Create a simple tree and see how to change the parameters.

AccuRender nXt for Revit

AccuRender nXt Simple Rendering Load and use AccuRender nXt for Revit Render a model with default settings

IRender Tutorials - click to see other Tutorials

Documentation

IRender reference guides

• Reflection Reference - mirrors and shiny surfaces
• Reflection Guidelines - Set reflection higher for textured surfaces
• Sun Settings - intensity and color
• Create Plant - create plant

Help

• Table of Contents - IRender Help
• Table of Contents - AccuRender nXt for Revit Help

Forums

Forum Support For additional support, visit the IRender nXt Forum

If you have any questions, post them on the Forum, or just visit to see what others have to say.

Purchase

IRender comes in two versions:

• nXtRender - for basic materials, reflection and lighting - and
• IRender nXt- for Indirect Light, plants and other advanced features.

To purchase IRender, visit: IRender Purchase

• See Purchase FAQ if you have problems ordering or authorizing the software.

Image Gallery

See: Image Gallery for samples of user renderings with IRender.

Reviews

• Cadalyst Magazine July 2007 - (Reprint in Wiki)
• 3rd Party Reviews at Novedge

See also

• nXtRender
• IRender nXt
• IRender News

External links

• Forum for IRender nXt.
• Forums for other Render Plus Products - RpTools. RPS 3D PDF, RpReports
• Home Page for Render Plus.
• Image Gallery for IRender nXt Image Gallery.