User Interface

SketchUp toolbar

The Rayscaper toolbar in SketchUp gives you quick access to the render window and light creation tools.

Button	Description
Render View	Opens the Rayscaper render window.
Point Light	Creates a point light in your scene.
Spot Light	Creates a spotlight in your scene.
Directional Light	Creates a directional light in your scene.
Area Light	Creates an area light in your scene.
Lock Camera	Stops camera sync with SketchUp. Use this to navigate your model while keeping the current render angle.
Match Viewport	Syncs the Rayscaper camera with SketchUp’s viewport and matches the render resolution to the SketchUp aspect ratio.
License Manager	Opens the license manager.
Rayscaper Help	Opens this documentation website.

I lost my toolbar

If the toolbar isn’t visible after installing Rayscaper, go to View > Toolbars and enable it:

Render window

The Rayscaper render window is where you view your render and adjust settings.

#	Area	Description
1	Toolbar	Quick access to save, settings, and other common actions.
2	Viewport	Shows your render in real-time as you make changes.
3	Status Bar	Displays render progress, sample count, render time, resolution, and scene statistics.
4	Asset Manager	Browse HDRIs and textures. Drag assets directly into the viewport or material editor. Filter by category or tag.
5	Scene Editor	Adjust render settings across tabs: Camera, Environment, Lights, Materials, Render, and Tone Map.