Chaos V–Ray 7 v7.00.02 for Autodesk 3ds Max Win x64

What's new in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max
The first of a new generation of updates to the V-Ray product family
Chaos typically introduces new features in the 3ds Max and standalone editions of V-Ray before rolling them out the other versions, starting with V-Ray for Maya. As a result, V-Ray 7 provides a glimpse not just of the new features for 3ds Max users, but of the next generation of releases for the product family as a whole.

Native support for rendering 3DGS scan data
New features in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max include support for 3D Gaussian Splats (3DGS). A new 3D scanning method, 3D Gaussian Splatting generates high-quality reconstructions of real-world objects or scenes from source photos or video. Although there are free third-party add-ons for rendering 3DGS data in Blender, Unity and Unreal Engine, V-Ray is one of the first CG applications to support the technology natively. Chaos tells us that it expects the functionality to appeal to both architectural visualization and VFX studios, particularly as a way of creating detailed background environments.

Lighting and rendering: V-Ray Luminaires and updates to V-Ray Sun and Sky
Other changes to lighting and rendering in V-Ray 7 include support for luminaires. Users can now import baked lighting data for real-world light fittings in PLW format, making it possible to recreate the illumination they create more accurately in interior scenes. In addition, the V-Ray Sun and Sky system has been updated to support the PRG Clear Sky model used in Corona, Chaos's other major production renderer. According to Chaos, it generates more realistic lighting effects than the previous model, particularly at sunrise and sunset, and when rendering the sky from greater altitudes. The firefly removal algorithm, for removing bright flecks in renders, has also been updated.
V-Ray GPU: initial support for caustics
V-Ray GPU, V-Ray's hybrid CPU and GPU renderer, gets initial support for rendering caustics, bringing it closer to feature parity with the main CPU render engine.
VFX: vignetting and freeform render regions
The V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB), for viewing and editing images rendered in V-Ray, gets a new Vignette Layer, making it possible to apply vignetting effects to renders. A new Filters tab applies readymade, non-destructive color correction presets. The VFB also now supports freeform region rendering, making it possible to specify render regions of arbitrary shape to help resolve key areas of an image more quickly.

Updates to Chaos Scatter
Chaos Scatter, the object scattering system introduced in V-Ray 6, also gets an update. New features include the option to use texture maps to control scattering, and a new Instance brush to paint in scattered objects manually.
Other new features
V-Ray for 3ds Max now includes V-Ray Profiler, the new tool for identifying performance bottlenecks in scenes introduced in the Maya and Houdini editions of the software. (It is currently only available in V-Ray CPU.) The release also features updates to the V-Ray Lister, and extends support for Open Shading Language (OSL).
Chaos V-Rayis a 3D rendering plugin available for all major 3D design and CAD programs. It works seamlessly with 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and Unreal. With V-Ray, artists and designers can explore and share their projects and render high-quality 3D visualizations. V-Ray has a large community of users and is recognized for its incredible versatility. V-Ray has been honored with a Sci-Tech Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy Award for bringing fully ray-traced photorealistic CGI to the film and television industries.
Chaos V-Ray 7 for 3ds Maxis designed to accelerate creation through cutting-edge technology while adding ease of use and faster and more efficient rendering. V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max redefines the traditional visualization workflow, enabling artists to speed up their creation process and deliver immersive experiences for their clients. With its innovative toolset, users can meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality and accomplish more, faster. Environment creation is now quicker than ever, thanks to support for rendering with revolutionary Gaussian splats. Users can create captivating, interactive virtual tours directly within V-Ray's interface-no need for third-party apps. Custom region rendering in the VFB makes it easier to polish specific areas, while advanced control over scattered objects allows users to effortlessly achieve the desired look. V-Ray 7 also offers faster, more efficient rendering and introduces caustics support in V-Ray GPU, along with many other powerful features.
What's new in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max
Chaosdevelops visualization technologies that empower artists and designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries. The firm's physically based renderer, V-Ray, has been honored with both an Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy for its role in the widespread adoption of ray-traced rendering in motion pictures and television.