The download links are organized by V-Ray version and 3ds Max version. You need to choose the appropriate link for your system. For example, if you have 3ds Max 2012 (64-bit), you need to download the file named "vray_adv_23001_max2012_x64.exe". If you have 3ds Max 2013 (64-bit), you need to download the file named "vray_adv_23001_max2013_x64.exe". The file size is about 200 MB.
Install V-Ray 2.30.01 for 3ds Max 2012 and 2013
Before running the installation, make sure your Windows account has administrative privileges and the dongle is not plugged in. The dongle is a USB device that contains your license information and is required for running V-Ray. You can plug it in after the installation is complete.
To install V-Ray 2.30.01 for 3ds Max 2012 and 2013, follow these steps:
Run the installer file that you downloaded from the Chaos Group website.
You will be presented with the V-Ray licensing agreement. Please take a moment to review the agreement. Click the I agree button to proceed.
During the next step, you can choose the installation type. The available installation types are:
Workstation This is a full installation and includes all components. It will allow you to use V-Ray in 3ds Max, do Distributed or Network Rendering, run V-Ray RT render server, use V-Ray SDK, and have V-Ray license server on this machine.
3ds Max render slave This installation includes V-Ray, V-Ray RT, V-Ray Standalone, V-Ray DR Spawner, and external V-Ray tools. This option does not include the local V-Ray license server application. Choose this option if you plan to use this machine for Distributed or Network Rendering with V-Ray.
Standalone render slave This installation includes V-Ray Standalone and V-Ray RT render server. Choose this option if you plan to use this machine only for Distributed Rendering with V-Ray Standalone and a V-Ray RT render server.
After you choose the installation type, you can click the Customize button and adjust the corresponding installation settings. For more details on the installation settings, please refer to the [Setup and Installation] page of the Chaos Group website.
After you click the Install button, the installer proceeds to uninstall any previous versions and installs V-Ray on your machine.
If the installer detects any applications that need to be closed, they are listed before being able to continue. Please close them and click Continue.
Now V-Ray is ready to render!
Check your License
Once the installation of the License Server is done, you are directed to the License Server local host (127.0.0.1:30304) in order to sign in. You need to enter your Chaos Group username and password to activate your license. If you have a dongle, you need to plug it in and refresh the License Server page. You should see your license information on the License Server page.
If you have any problems with the installation or the licensing, please contact the [Chaos Group support] team for assistance.
We hope this article was helpful for you to download and install V-Ray 2.30.01 for 3ds Max 2012 and 2013 on your PC. Happy rendering!
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