One of the primary reasons IRender nXt became a staple for SketchUp 2015 users is its shallow learning curve. While many modern render engines demand complex node-based material editing, IRender nXt simplifies the process. It uses the existing layers and materials defined in SketchUp, allowing the user to focus on the design rather than the technicalities of rendering.
| Preset | Samples per pixel | Time (typical interior) | Use case | |--------|------------------|-------------------------|-----------| | Draft | 32 | 10–20 seconds | Quick layout checks | | Medium | 128 | 2–3 minutes | Client presentations | | High | 512 | 15–30 minutes | Final still images | | Ultra (unbiased) | 1024+ | 2+ hours | Competitions, print | irender nxt for sketchup 2015 4 verified