Veras - Release 2.3

Access

Web App | Windows | Mac Sketchup | Mac Vectorworks or ArchiCAD

SketchUp Mac Update Instructions: Updating Veras for SketchUp on Mac
SketchUp Mac First Install Instructions: Installing Veras for SketchUp on Mac
Vectorworks Mac Install and Update Instructions: Getting Started with Veras for Vectorworks
ArchiCAD Mac Install and Update Instructions: Getting Started with Veras for ArchiCAD

Preset Sharing

Share your favorite presets effortlessly with other Veras users via simple links! Copy a preset to your clipboard as a URL, then paste it into a browser or the new import modal to bring it in.

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UI Refresh

Updated to “Chaos Veras” branding across entire UI giving it a fresh new look and a brand new logo.

Multi Image Uploads

For the web app, you can now upload multiple renderings generated with Veras, and the renders will load in the interface

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Drag and Drop Persistence

In the web app, you can continue to use the drag and drop area after the first uploads.

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Features

  • Preset Sharing
    • Use the ‘Share’ option in the preset menu
    • Importing via URL: Paste the link directly into your browser
    • Importing via Modal: Open ‘Import Preset’ from the menu, paste the link, and see it parse instantly.
    • Handling Presets from Different Versions: Invalid links show clear errors; compatible ones auto-update for your Veras version, with a ‘converted’ banner.
    • Imported presets land at the top of your list with unique names
    • Thumbnails generate on first use
  • UI Refresh
    • Brighter brand colors and gray palette for a more consistent, vibrant interface.
    • Updated to “Chaos Veras” branding
    • Revised button styles (outlined and depressed variants) with better text emphasis and accessibility.
    • Veras is now under the Chaos Ribbon Tab in Revit

Improvements

  • Reduced windows installer size from 400MB to 191MB, saving disk space and speeding up downloads

Stability

  • Fixed minimize and maximize icon for Revit and Rhino, so that it properly displays the correct icon in the respective states
  • Fixed the render count button, where it would not be possible to change it while rendering multiple renderings
  • Allow to upload OBJ files in 3d mode without a MTL file

Platform

  • Removed support for Revit 2019 and Revit 2020
    • Use version 2.2 if you still need support for them
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