AxF PlugIns for V-Ray v1.5.2

Name: AxF PlugIns for V-Ray

Version: v1.5.2

Previous Version: v1.5

Release Date: July 25, 2025

File Type: PC: MSI Installer

Download File: PC Version

Notes:

The AxF Plugins for V-Ray add support for X-Rite’s Appearance eXchange File (AxF) format in Chaosgroup’s V-Ray for 3ds Max and V-Ray for Maya products. 

After installation there will be a new material type called “Axf Material” in the Hypershade module of Autodesk Maya under the V-Ray material selection. In some cases you might need to activate loading the plugin manually using Maya’s Plug-in Manager (menu ‘Windows/Settings Preferences’). Additionally, there will be also a new 2D Texture type called “Axf Texture” which allows to directly access an AxF texture layer.  

In Autodesk 3ds Max a new material type called “AxFMaterial” is created in the material editor under the V-Ray material selection. There is also a new map type “AxFTexture” available under the V-Ray map selection. 

The PlugIns supports all AxF versions up to AxF v1.9. It supports all AxF v1.9 representation types and extensions including BTF, CPA2, (EP)-SVBRDF, and VOLUMETRIC. 

System Requirements:
Currently the following software platforms and versions are supported on Windows:

V-Ray 6 for Maya 2024
V-Ray 6 for Maya 2025
V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max 2024
V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max 2025
V-Ray 7 for Maya 2024
V-Ray 7 for Maya 2025
V-Ray 7 for Maya 2026
V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max 2024
V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max 2025
V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max 2026

Versions for the macOS and Linux platforms are available on demand. Please contact our support team.

History Notes 

Version 1.4.1 fixes an issue with volumetric representations that could lead to wrong results for complex geometries. 
Version 1.5.0 adds support for V-Ray 6 and fixes a few minor bugs.
Version 1.5.2 adds support for V-Ray 7 and Maya and 3ds Max 2026, removes support for V-Ray Next and V-Ray 5.