Vectorworks, already a global leading BIM/CAD platform with a plethora of native and third-party rendering visualization options has gained another option in its latest D5 Render LiveSync plugin for Vectorworks.
The new integration brings another seamless real-time rendering option to the Vectorworks platform for architects, landscape architects, and interior design professionals.
D5 Render
Dimension 5 is the software company behind the new D5 Render product line. Dimensions 5 compares rendering software with the well-respected Lumion rendering software. D5 Render is a standalone software out-of-the-box product you download and install. Claiming a streamlined rendering workflow that will save architects and design professionals hours creating visualizations compared to other renderers, the visualization software works with all the popular BIM and 3D modeling platforms, including Vectorworks.
A sample rendering. Artist: KD San. (Image: D5 Render)
The visualization software’s GI technology is advanced global illumination and is designed to cope with different lighting conditions common in architectural visualizations; it boasts innovative GI Sampling and denoising techniques, and you can brush and scatter plants and trees.
D5 Render starts at a free plan and then costs USD 360 per year with support for PCG-driven D5 Scatter, 13,000+ models, materials and particles, VR creation, and AI-powered features.
D5 Render LiveSync
The new LiveSync plugin for Vectorworks will offer architects and designers numerous benefits, including speeding up the design process and improving client professionals with key features such as:
- Seamless Integration and Real-Time Updates: The plugin ensures that any adjustments made in Vectorworks—be it material changes or geometric modifications—are instantly mirrored in D5 Render. This feature eliminates the lag typically associated with traditional rendering methods, allowing for a fluid and dynamic design experience.
- Advanced Texture and Lighting Integration: The LiveSync plugin supports a wide range of textures and lighting setups, including Renderworks textures and various lighting elements like point lights, spotlights, and custom lights (IES lights). This comprehensive synchronization ensures that the visual output is both accurate and aesthetically pleasing.
- Efficient Viewport and Layer Management: With features designed to streamline workflow management, the plugin offers efficient viewport linkage and selective syncing of active layers or classes. This capability is particularly useful for managing complex projects, ensuring that the rendered view in D5 Render matches the designer’s intent in Vectorworks.
- User-Friendly Experience: Installation and operation of the D5 Render LiveSync plugin are straightforward, making it accessible even for users new to real-time rendering. The plugin can be easily integrated into the Vectorworks workspace, providing quick access to its powerful features.
- Harnessing AI for Enhanced Visualization: The integration leverages AI technology to improve the realism and quality of renderings. Features like AI-enhanced textures, Ultra HD textures, and AI make seamless functionalities automate complex processes, allowing designers to focus more on creativity.
To utilize the D5 Render LiveSync plugin, users need Vectorworks 2024 and D5 Render 2.7 or later. The plugin can be accessed via the ‘Tools Sets’ panel in Vectorworks, where users can control real-time updates and synchronization settings, offering flexibility during the design process.
D5 Render LiveSync Plugin for Vectorworks becomes a new top-choice for AI + real-time rendering workflows.
Users of Vectorworks 2024 or later can download the D5 Render plugin here.
To learn more about D5 Render, visit here.