Chaos V– Ray 7, Update 4.1 (Build 7.40.02) for Autodesk 3ds Max Win x64

Chaos V-Ray 7, Update 4.1 (Build 7.40.02) for Autodesk 3ds Max | 8.3 Gb

Chaos has released V-Ray 7, Update 4.1 (Build 7.40.02), a production-proven rendering solution widely used in the 3D industry for creating high-quality, photorealistic imagery. It is designed to handle a wide range of projects, from highly complex scenes with thousands of lights to detailed still renders, making it a preferred tool for artists, designers, and visualization professionals.

V-Ray 7, Update 4.1 (Build 7.40.02) Official release - Date: Jun 22, 2026

This update introduces improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing stability, performance, and integration within Autodesk 3ds Max workflows, especially when working with Chaos Vantage and GPU rendering pipelines.

Modified features

V-Ray

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• Extended object gizmos overlap avoidance in Chaos Vantage viewport
  
• Auto-set V-Ray GPU as ActiveShade renderer for production setups
  
• Added ThinkingParticles support for 3ds Max 2027
  
• Improved viewport shading switching behavior with Chaos Vantage
  

VFB

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• Log parameters changed from scene-based to user-based system
  
• Added minimize button for detached VFB log window
  

V-Ray Toolbar

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• Default Chaos Vantage viewport option updated in toolbar menu
  

Bug Fixes

V-Ray

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• Fixed ActiveShade viewport projection issue in Chaos Vantage
  
• Corrected VRayMtl SSS data handling in VRayBlendMtl renders
  
• Fixed per-viewport filter saving issue after restart
  
• Resolved DR2 incompatibility with Backburner
  
• Fixed crash when resizing 3ds Max with Chaos Vantage active
  
• Fixed random crash involving VRayProxy in viewport mode
  
• Resolved DR2 crash with VRayBitmaps and localhost enabled
  

V-Ray Toolbar

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• Fixed toolbar button state sync with viewport start/stop actions
  
• Fixed histogram setting not saving immediately
  

Chaos V-Ray is a widely adopted 3D rendering plugin compatible with major design and CAD applications, including Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Nuke, and Unreal Engine. It is known for its physically based rendering engine and has been used extensively in film, television, architecture, and product visualization.

Over the years, V-Ray has received major industry recognition, including an Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy Award, for its contribution to photorealistic rendering technology in entertainment production.

V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max introduces improved rendering performance, enhanced workflow tools, and new features designed to streamline production. It supports advanced environment creation, Gaussian splats for scene generation, interactive virtual tours within the V-Ray interface, improved region rendering in the VFB, and expanded control over scattering and lighting workflows. GPU rendering has also been enhanced with caustics support and other performance improvements.

The update focuses on helping artists deliver high-quality results faster while maintaining precision and creative control across production pipelines.

What's new in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max

Chaos continues to expand its rendering technology to support modern production demands, improving speed, realism, and workflow flexibility across industries.

Сopyright holder / Distributor: Chaos Group
Product Name:V-Ray 7
Version:Update 4.1 (Build 7.40.02)
Supported Architectures:x64
Website Home Page :

www.chaos.com

Languages Supported:english
System Requirements:Windows *
Software Prerequisites:pre-installed Autodesk 3ds Max 2022 -2027
Size in archive:8.3 Gb