AI Renderings with EvolveLAB Veras

[BenGuler]

EvolveLAB Veras for SketchUp

Veras is an AI-powered visualization add-in, that uses your 3d model geometry as a substrate for creativity and inspiration. Take your SketchUp ideation and visualization workflows to the next level using AI tech! You can try it out now using the free trial.

Sketchup Versions Supported: 2021, 2022 and 2023 (Windows & Mac).

Download latest version here: Windows | Mac

Mac Update Instructions: Updating Veras on Mac
Mac First Install Instructions: Installing Veras on Mac

Quick Guide: Getting Started with Veras SketchUp

EvolveLAB Site: Veras App Page

Examples

[BenGuler]

To see more Veras examples, you can check out the Veras Gallery on our forum:

[BenGuler]

Veras SketchUp for Mac is now available!

Release post: Veras SketchUp for Mac - Release 0.9.4.5

[BenGuler]

V1 Veras Release

Veras v1.0 is now officially released, featuring higher geometry retention with the new Geometry Override slider.

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.0.0.0 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Examples

[Oshri]

Hi Ben,
Do you have an EvolveLAB Veras for SketchUp for educators and students?
If you could attach the EvolveLAB Veras for SketchUp as a free version to Sketchup for Students and Educators that would be great for them to explore Ai Rendering for creativity and inspiration during their studies.

[BenGuler]

We’re working on an educational version, to be released soon: https://www.evolvelab.io/veras

I think it’s important to make it more accessible for students and educators. If you’re an educator, we can set up the account manually. However, we want to automate this process.

[Oshri]

Hi Ben,
I sent you an email through the contact details that I found on your website.
info@evolvelab.io
hope it will reach you

[fookadesign]

Hello, I am sending you a message from Iran. Unfortunately, due to the filtering problems, when I download the Veras plugin, I encounter a location error. Please guide me on how to use this option.

[BenGuler]

@fookadesign - here’s a post about this issue: Sign up problem .. unable to create account! - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

[BenGuler]

V1.2 Veras Release

Veras v1.2 is now officially released, featuring Render Selection, 2k Resolutions, a revamped UI, and many more improvements.

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.2 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Examples

Render Selection

Higher Resolutions & Render Engine V4

[BenGuler]

V1.3 & 1.4 Veras Releases

Veras v1.3 & 1.4 brings some sweet new upgrades: V5 Render Engine with superior quality and resolution improvements, Explore Mode, 4x render speed with Simultaneous Renderings, and many more improvements.

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.3 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum
Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.4 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Render Engine V5

reference: Tajimul Islam | LinkedIn

reference: archcromy | Instagram

Explore Mode

[fookadesign]

Hello, I am sending you a message from Iran. Unfortunately, due to the filtering problems, when I download the Veras plugin, I encounter a location error. Please guide me on how to use this option.

[ateliernab]

hey

Veras has their own forum, here

Veras

you will probably have more answers there than here where they only pass around to announce updates

[BenGuler]

@ateliernab - ty! Yes - we will be much quicker at responding in our forum.

@fookadesign - check out this post, as it’s most relevant to this issue: How to fix Veras login problem - Veras Revit - EvolveLAB Forum

[BenGuler]

V1.5 & 1.6 Veras Releases

Veras 1.5 & 1.6 is here, bringing a slew of enhancements to take your AI rendering experience to a whole new level!

V6 Render Engine Upgrades:

• Darker, richer tones
• Better color balance
• More balanced contrast
• Say goodbye to a plastic-like aesthetic at high prompt strength values
• Now compatible with black and white sketches
• Enhanced background and entourage that isn’t modeled

Render Selection Blend:

• Customize edge blur for the blend of the selected image with the background render
  • Exclusive to V6

User Interface Enhancements:

• New renders badge to highlight unseen renders
• Click the badge to view the next unseen render
• Left/right keyboard shortcuts won’t interfere with text prompts anymore
• Prevent text prompt overwrites by not setting a new render as active when generated
• Easily delete unwanted renders to keep your workspace clean

Updated Keyboard Shortcuts:

• [Ctrl] + [Enter] - Start a new render
• [Delete] - Delete the selected render
• [Shift] + [S] - Save the selected render
• [O] - Toggle between base and rendered images
• [P] - Start pen tool in Refine Mode

Upscale Images up to 50MP:

• Take your visuals to new heights with support for images up to 50MP!
  • Ex: 7080x7080, 9000x5500,

REFINE Mode Expansion:

• Now, the powerful REFINE mode isn’t limited to just the selected rendering – it works directly on the uploaded image in the web app!
• Seamlessly refine your designs, including the new Upscaling feature and Render Selection, all on your original uploaded image!

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.5 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum
Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.6 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

V6 Render Engine

V6 Sketch Image Input

sketch credit: Dan Kalkman

V6 Render Selection Blend

Upscale Image

[BenGuler]

V1.6.4.4 Veras for SketchUp 2024 Beta

We have a beta build of Veras that works with SketchUp 2024. However, there are some issues with sign-in connectivity and render times. We’re looking into the changes, and release an update with the fix.

Link: Veras - Canary Release 1.6.4.4 - SketchUp 2024 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

[avazverdigooklani]

I need a very stylish and beautiful view

[BenGuler]

V1.7 Veras Release

Features

• New Enhance Render feature available under the EDIT tab
• SSO Login - users can now sign in using Single Sign On!
• 16:9 default resolution for the Veras plugins.
• Render Selection from base image
  • the render selection uses the base image for structure instead of the rendered image

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.7 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Enhance Render

Enhance Render with Render Selection

[BenGuler]

V1.8 Veras Release

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.8 - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Features

• Zoom / Pan Images

  • Can zoom into high resolution images now
    

  • Can zoom in to more accurately draw a selection
    

• Interactive render selection blend
  

• Undo last point when drawing the render selection shape
  

• Save button on thumbnails
  

• Updated icons and icon enabled state appearance
  

Stability

• Fixed the “Invalid Signature” issue when installing Veras for SketchUp in Windows
• Clearing the render selection mask would not clear after pressing circle X button
• Better icons support for browsers using different languages
• Fixed bug where the original image could not be displayed for renderings generates using the RENDER SELECTION feature

[BenGuler]

V1.9 Veras Release

Release Notes: Veras - Release 1.9 - Presets! - Veras - EvolveLAB Forum

Features

• Custom Presets! - you can now save your favorite settings to Veras for later use
• New EvolveLAB Presets
  • 21 new refined presets
  • all previous presets were updated to better work with the latest render engines
  • Refresh Presets button
• Render Engine 6 Sharp - this increases the geometry retention drastically! Try it out!!
• New Styles: Cinematic & Film Photography
  • turn these features on to change the mood and aesthetic of the generated render
• Negative prompts - you can tell the generative AI what NOT to include in a scene
• Updated the UI organization to flow better with the new features
• Floating Licenses

Stability

• Fixed a bug where the base image from the base app was not used as structure when rendering with lower geometry overrides
• Fixed Upscale Menu bug where the resolution was not properly represented
• Fixed licensing getting stuck when logging in
• Fixed SSO issue with licensing for SketchUp

New Presets

Render Engine 6 Sharp

Cinematic Style

Film Photography Style