KeyShot 2025 Installation Guide

Introduction

Direct instructions from Keyshot are here:
https://manuals.keyshot.com/keyshot2023/Content/manual/installation/pro-floating-installation/keyshot-pro-floating-installation/index.html

This page provides a comprehensive walkthrough for downloading, installing, and activating KeyShot 2025 for the UK College of Design, covering:

• KeyShot Studio (standalone application)

Create or Login to KeyShot account

1. Navigate to https://www.keyshot.com/ and click "Sign In".

2. Log in to your KeyShot Cloud Account on the official KeyShot website. Create a new account by clicking "Sign Up" if you don't have an account already.

Downloading KeyShot Studio (2025)

3. Navigate to the downloads section to obtain KeyShot Studio 2025 installer

Installing KeyShot Studio (2025)

Windows

1. Run the downloaded installer.
2. Accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA).
3. Choose installation scope: for all users or just for the current user.
4. Specify folders for:
   • Program installation
   • Resource files (textures, environments, etc.)
5. Allow KeyShot through your firewall if prompted

First Launch & License Activation

• If an earlier KeyShot version exists, a Migration Assistant may help you port custom settings and license info.
• On launch, choose:
  • Activate License — entering your serial code or subscribing.
• Select I Have a Floating license.
• When asked to Enter the License Server, the server path is enter:
  • 27010@codapps.ad.uky.edu
    The port number at the front MUST be '27010' recognize the server*

Trouble Shooting

• If your keyshot is not using your GPU:
  1. Go to computer settings → System → Display →
  2. Scroll down to graphics
  3. Add an app → add keyshot from deskop folder
  4. Click the dropdown and add your specific computer GPU
  5. Reset your compter and reopen keyshot
• If your keyshot is still not using your GPU:
  You most likely need to update your GPU Bios
  • https://codwiki.uky.edu/student-computer-support
    Scroll down to "Update Graphics Drivers" and follow directions

Material Resources

• Keyshot Cloud Materials - Free!
  Inside keyshot located in the bottom left corner of the screen
  • Material Graphing - this can make materials much more realistic
    Short explanation: https://youtu.be/AaUJO6HoSrA?si=6ia6TVNIr5ZVyVAa
    Longer step by step: https://youtu.be/K6liInjrE48?si=LchEoE24ys1rhoZj
  • Specific Material Tutorials
    Fuzz: https://youtu.be/8wUl2OtRvvk?si=ryjRytj7MKWYPNSa
    Realistic Wood: https://youtu.be/52M59CNRqbM?si=sUBAOyL0Tk_4fsco
    Plastic: https://youtu.be/jLKoCXKGi6k?si=FNbNQ26fiJeXyxAi
    Metal: https://youtu.be/lm3EOYJdjX8?si=8OPhKFPqcfRKN4Mx

Ready to Use!