How do I link KeyShot and Solidworks?

Does KeyShot work with SOLIDWORKS?

KeyShot is widely recognized as the best rendering software for SOLIDWORKS professionals on both macOS and Windows, and the fastest, easiest, and most powerful for selling a concept, creating presentations, exploring digital prototypes and creating sales or marketing visuals – all from your SOLIDWORKS data.

Can you import a SOLIDWORKS animation into KeyShot?

To include animations from SOLIDWORKS, activate a Motion Study tab in the assembly and then click Send to KeyShot. The plugin will automatically ask whether you want to export the model with animations.

How do I install KeyShot plugins?

Supported 3D Modeling Applications



KeyShot connects with various 3D modeling applications through its plugins. To install a plugin, simply download and install the plugin for your application. Each plugin comes with its own installer and unique setup instructions.

How do I link SketchUp to KeyShot?

Open your scene or model in SketchUp. Go to Toolbar > Extensions > KeyShot > Render. The plugin will launch KeyShot and transfer the 3D model from SketchUp to KeyShot. Go to update any changes made in SketchUp, click the Update button while KeyShot is open.

How do I render in SOLIDWORKS?

When you mouse-click Render Tools and Display Manager, you will see options to create a scene, add and adjust lighting, and also the option to add a camera if you like. Once you’re finished, you can click on Final Render to invoke a PhotoView 360 rendering.

How do I export a motion study?

Exporting a Motion Study to ADAMS

1. Right-click the top-level assembly in the MotionManager tree and click Export to ADAMS.
2. Enter a file name and click Save. You cannot export key point manipulations of motion tools such as forces, motors, or contact, and you cannot export feature suppression.

How do I import from KeyShot to Maya?

How To Use The Plugin

1. Open your scene or model in Maya.
2. Go to the KeyShot tab on the Maya shelf. The plugin will launch KeyShot and transfer the 3D model from Maya to KeyShot.
3. To update any changes made in Maya, click Send Changes while KeyShot is open. …
4. To export your Maya scene as a .bip file, click Export.

Is KeyShot a subscription?

Q: What is a KeyShot Subscription license? With the release of KeyShot 11, all new licenses will be sold as a subscription, which reduces the upfront cost to a pay-as-you-go model. Subscription terms are generally one year, during which time users receive: All major KeyShot releases and patches.

Does KeyShot work with Rhino?

Open your scene or model in Rhino. Left-click the Render button to launch KeyShot. The 3D data will be transferred from Rhino to KeyShot. To update any changes made in Rhino, left-click the KeyShot Update button, while your KeyShot scene is open.

Does KeyShot support SketchUp?

KeyShot for SketchUp



An extension for SketchUp that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and animation support.

Can KeyShot render SketchUp?

Amazing renderings.



KeyShot is widely recognized as the best rendering software for both Mac and Windows, and the easiest, most powerful when it comes selling a concept, creating internal presentations, exploring digital prototypes and creating sales or marketing images – all from your SketchUp data.

Is KeyShot for free?

KeyShot 11



You have the option between KeyShot on Windows or Mac. This download is a fully-functional license with all features for free! Only the render output is watermarked, with background render, rendering queue and save disabled.