Fast AI concept renders from IRender nXt and SketchUp views.
Render Plus SketchUp rendering extension for ray-traced images, lighting presets, HDRI skies, materials, plants, and animation
Render Plus SketchUp rendering extension for ray-traced images, lighting presets, HDRI skies, materials, plants, and animation
In SketchUp, frame the scene you plan to render in IRender nXt, hide axes, guides, and extra UI, and choose a view that clearly shows the model, materials, glazing, lights, plants, or exterior context. Capture the viewport or an early IRender nXt preview, upload it to RENDERCAD, and direct the output toward the target presentation style: daylight exterior, warm interior, showroom product view, landscaped approach, or clean clay-to-material concept. Use the result to compare visual directions quickly, then return to IRender nXt for final material libraries, light channels, HDRI setup, animation frames, or high-resolution controlled output.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | IRender nXt |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | SketchUp-integrated ray-tracing and photometric renderer with indirect lighting, materials, reflections, transparency, HDRI, plant, and animation tools |
| Output | Images + Video | Still images, animation frames, high-resolution presentation images, and related 3D PDF workflows |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | User-selected image size and render settings; practical limits depend on scene complexity, memory, and hardware |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Depends on scene complexity, lighting, materials, resolution, passes, and local hardware |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Animation output depends on frame count, render settings, scene complexity, and hardware |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | SketchUp model with IRender nXt lights, material properties, reflections, transparency, environment settings, plants, camera scenes, and output settings |
| Input | Screen Snip | SketchUp model rendered through the installed IRender nXt extension |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Desktop SketchUp extension workflow; compatibility depends on SketchUp and plugin versions |
| Install | None | SketchUp extension installation and licensing required |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Paid rendering extension with trial and purchase options; terms vary by license and product bundle |
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Skip the setup tax. Pick the condition, material, and background with just a click while RENDERCAD handles the heavy lifting. No lighting rigs, no environment setup, no 45-minute wait; get photorealistic results in seconds.
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Get StartedCommon solutions for IRender nXt users
Instead of complex UV mapping, upload your image or use the RENDERCAD overlay tool to snip your screen. Type "Carbon Fiber" in the prompt, select "Exact" style, and in about 10-60 seconds, the AI will retexture your image realistically.
Snap a picture using the RENDERCAD overlay. Select the "Realistic" engine, set Condition to "Clean," and prompt "Brushed Aluminum." The AI applies the texture orientation correctly to your geometry.
Don't struggle with refraction settings. Upload your image or snip your view with RENDERCAD, set Style to "Creative," and prompt "Clear Glass." The engine handles transparency and light bending automatically.
Upload a CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing to RENDERCAD Studio. Add "Cold beverage with condensation" to your custom prompt. The "Realistic" engine will generate realistic droplets on the surface.
Use the RENDERCAD overlay. Prompt for "Injection Molded Plastic" and in Advanced Settings, set Condition to "Clean" for a smooth, factory-fresh look.
You don't need texture maps. Upload your image or snip your screen with RENDERCAD, then set Advanced Settings > Condition to "Dirty" or "Heavily Used" to instantly apply rust and age.
Capture your model and prompt "Oak Wood" in RENDERCAD. The Image-to-Image engine generates a unique, non-repeating grain pattern that fits your object's form.
Upload your image or snip your screen. In RENDERCAD, prompt "Polished Gold" and set Background to "Grey" or "Gradient." The AI generates the necessary reflections to simulate a metallic surface.
No need for bump maps. Use the RENDERCAD overlay to capture the view, then prompt "Black Leather." The AI interprets the depth and stitching automatically.
Capture your screen and use the custom prompt "Glowing Neon Blue Lights." The AI paints the bloom and light spill directly onto your image.
While RENDERCAD generates full rectangular images, you can set the Background to "White" or "Grey" in Advanced Settings for easy masking in post-production.
Upload your image or snip the model, then prompt for "Denim," "Cotton," or "Velvet." RENDERCAD applies the weave texture naturally over the surface.