Thank you for downloading IRender nXt or nXtRender .
Either IRender nXt, or nXtRender, is both a very simple renderer - producing stunning images with a minimum of effort, and a very power rendering engine - producing even better images after you learn how to use some of the more advanced techniques.
The tips on this page should help you to make good use of it, if this is the first time you are trying to use it.
About the trial version
The trial version is a fully functional version, with no watermarks or other limitations. You may use it for 30 days.
Dennis has put together a video which takes a 3D Warehouse Model and renders the exterior and then adss reflection and lights to the interior to help you get started with IRender nXt.
To watch the video which parallels this Tutorial, Click Here - Getting Started with IRender nXt
To download the 3D Warehouse model which is used in the video, Click Here - 3D Warehouse Model
Start SketchUp
Start IRender nXt
IRender nXt was developed to let you "Design with the lights on"™. In particular, you don't have to add lights to you model for rendering to show off objects, buildings, etc.
For your first rendering we suggest a simple exterior or simple object.
We are going to render it, using default settings, without making any changes to the model. This will let you see the effects of the default lighting of IRender nXt. For exteriors, this is easiest to see if the model has roof overhangs, porches, or other features which will benefit from subtle lighting effects.
For the exterior rendering, use the 3D warehouse model from the Video Tutorial (and select the exterior scene), or here is another 3D warehouse model you could try: 3D Exterior Model of Plan 22169
For the second rendering we want to apply reflection to some surfaces. There are three samples below.
If you have downloaded the model from the vidoe Tutorial, select the Interior scene.
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This is often fun with an automobile. So I selected a popular model from the 3D warehouse:
2006 Lamborghini Concept S\
With SketchUp loaded, right click on the white car body and select Create Material.
A dialog will come up showing some material presets and settings. Select either Reflective or Metal and click OK.
Do the same for the wheels.
This is another good model for testing reflecions. It was created by "Solo" for a Rendering Workshop on SketchUcation .
Download the model from the 3D Warehouse using this link: Still Life by Solo
After loading the model and loading IRender nXt, right click on the plate, silverware handles, silverware metal, apple, and even the place mat to make them reflective. (In the real world almost everything is a little bit reflective.)
Some ideas:
Try these values, and the experiment with your own.