Complete scenes created in other 3D applications (like 3ds Max or Maya) can be imported directly into SketchUp.
Go to your system's Control Panel and uninstall old V-Ray components.
Earlier versions of V-Ray 3.x might encounter bugs or crashes within SketchUp 2018. The patch fixes known stability issues. Vray 3.6 Sketchup 2018 Patch
Chaos allows users with a valid account to download older versions (back to V-Ray 3.6) if they have an active subscription. Instead of a patch, buy one month of V-Ray ($60–$90) and then download the legacy 3.6 installer for SketchUp 2018 from the official Chaos download portal.
3.6 introduced support for VRscans, granting access to over 600 photorealistic, physically accurate, and ready-to-use materials. Complete scenes created in other 3D applications (like
Never import high-poly 3D models (like detailed trees or cars) directly as SketchUp components. Convert them into .vrmesh proxies. This keeps the SketchUp viewport fluid while loading the full geometry only during render time.
Install the latest sub-version patches (such as version 3.60.03) from the developer to fix known bugs and crashes. Risks of Using Unofficial Third-Party Patches The patch fixes known stability issues
This general process should be followed for any current V-Ray version. For V-Ray 3.6 specifically: