Here are some of the new key features of the V-Ray for SketchUp: • NEW! More shader types (great for metal textures!) • NEW! More than 10 new procedural textures, including dirt (for more realistic renderings!) • NEW! Lights now have the ability to add IES profiles (for light accuracy) • NEW! Material can now be layered better • NEW! Faster scene processing times • NEW! Support for SketchUp transparency and alpha transparency.