How to install V-Ray 6 for Rhino 8 on a personal computer (Windows only)

Owned by Andrew Molloy
Last updated: Aug 15, 2024
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V-Ray will only work if you first install and configure the SU Azure VPN using these steps. 
  • Once you have the VPN installed, before starting Rhino, start the VPN app and sign in. When you are done Rhino/V-Ray, disconnect the VPN.
  1. Uninstall any previous version of V-Ray for Rhino, then restart your computer.
  2. Obtain the new V-Ray installation file from the Student Resources folder on the G drive. Find it in G:\Student Resources\Software\V-Ray for Rhino\v6\.
  3. Copy the installation file to your computer (don’t install directly from the G drive or you may get errors).
  4. Start the installation by double clicking the file ‘vray_62004_rhino_win_x64.exe’.

  5. On the Host App Version screen, select Rhino 8 then click ADVANCED.

    Note: if the Rhinoceros checkbox is grayed out, cancel the install. Start Rhino and update Rhino to the latest service release by clicking Help > Check for Updates. When done, close Rhino and restart the V-Ray install.

  6. UNCHECK the following:

    • License Server
    • Swarm
    • Help us improve...
    • Leave Chaos Cloud checked if it's offered. If it's grayed out, skip it. Chaos Cloud is a paid cloud rendering service. You can always install it later if needed.
  7. Click Continue. On the Licensing screen:
    1. select Remote
    2. Primary License Server: Click this link to obtain the server name (login required).



  8. Click Install and wait a few moments for it to finish. Uncheck ‘Help us improve V-Ray for Rhino’ unless you are comfortable sharing your usage.

  9. Start Rhino, wait for it to load the V-ray plugin. It may ask for access through the windows firewall, which you should allow.

    V-Ray will only work while on the campus network. If you wish to use it from off campus, please email archit@syr.edu.
  10. To enable V-Ray, in Rhino click Render > Current Renderer > V-Ray for Rhino. You should see the V-Ray toolbars load.
  11. Test V-Ray by drawing a cube, then click Render > Render. If it renders successfully and you see the V-Ray Frame Buffer window, your license is activated and working.

Extras - Materials Collection

For instructions on how to access the materials collection, please see this page: V-Ray Materials Library. You can skip steps 6-8 since that applies to a lab computer.

Troubleshooting

  1. Is your Internet connection working? V-Ray needs an active network connection.
  2. Are you on the campus network (AirOrangeX)? V-Ray only works on-campus unless you email us at archit@syr.edu for off-campus access.
  3. Are you using the school’s VRay installation package from the G drive at G:\Student Resources\Software\V-Ray for Rhino\v6? The trial from the V-Ray website may not work.

 Get Help

If you have questions or problems, please contact the IT team at archit@syr.edu or stop by Room 001.