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Uninstall any previous version of V-Ray for Rhino, then restart your computer.
Obtain the new V-Ray installation file from the Student Resources folder on the G drive. Find it in G:\ARCH-FILER\Student Resources\Software\V-Ray for Rhino\v6\.
Copy the installation file to your computer (don’t install directly from the G drive or you may get errors).
Start the installation by double clicking the file ‘vray_62004_rhino_win_x64.exe’.
On the Host App Version screen, select Rhino 8 then click ADVANCED.
Info Note: if the Rhinoceros checkbox is grayed out, cancel the install. Start Rhino and update Rhino to the latest service release by clicking Help > Check for Updates. When done, close Rhino and restart the V-Ray install. 
UNCHECK the following:
License Server
Swarm
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Leave Chaos Cloud checked if it's offered. If it's grayed out, skip it. Chaos Cloud is a paid cloud rendering service. You can always install it later if needed.
Click Continue. On the Licensing screen:
select Remote
Primary License Server: Click this link to obtain the server name (login required).
Click Install and wait a few moments for it to finish. Uncheck ‘Help us improve V-Ray for Rhino’ unless you are comfortable sharing your usage.
Start Rhino, wait for it to load the V-ray plugin. It may ask for access through the windows firewall, which you should allow.
Tip V-Ray will only work while on the campus network. If you wish to use it from off campus, please email archit@syr.edu. To enable V-Ray, in Rhino click Render > Current Renderer > V-Ray for Rhino. You should see the V-Ray toolbars load.
Test V-Ray by drawing a cube, then click Render > Render. If it renders successfully and you see the V-Ray Frame Buffer window, your license is activated and working.
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Is your Internet connection working? V-Ray needs an active network connection.
Are you on the campus network (AirOrangeX)? V-Ray only works on-campus unless you email us at archit@syr.edu for off-campus accessDid you remember to install and start the SU VPN (see green box at top of this page)? This is required for V-Ray to access the license.
Are you using the school’s VRay installation package from the G drive at G:\Student Resources\Software\V-Ray for Rhino\v6? The trial from the V-Ray website may not work.
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