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Why Choose Onshape Render Studio for CAD Visualization?
hanen_bdioui58
Member Posts: 4 PRO
Onshape Render Studio is a cloud-native rendering environment built directly into the Onshape platform. Because it runs entirely in the browser, you can create photorealistic images without installing extra software or relying on high-end hardware.
One of the biggest advantages is that Render Studio stays linked to your Part Studios and Assemblies. There’s no file export or translation step—when the CAD model changes, the render can be updated instantly.
Inside Render Studio, you work directly with:
- CAD geometry from Onshape
- Materials and appearances (drag-and-drop)
- Scene environments and lighting
- Cameras and depth of field
- Visual effects like transparency, glow, and volumetric effects (Advanced)
Render Studio can be launched directly from a Part Studio or Assembly tab, and once created, the Render Studio tab remains connected to the original model.
For those wondering about Render Studio vs. Render Studio Advanced:
- Render Studio is ideal for design reviews and presentations, with fast cloud rendering and image export up to HD and Full HD.
- Render Studio Advanced targets high-end visualization, offering 4K–8K output, AxF measured materials, volumetric effects (smoke, fog, fluids), and panoramic or stereo rendering.
I also cover newer features like AI denoising for cleaner renders, volume entities for realistic smoke and fog, and projector manipulators for precise texture control.
If you’re interested, I shared the full walkthrough here:
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