Getting started with Formiq
Formiq-gen is a SketchUp extension that lets you generate complete cabinets in a few clicks. Choose a cabinet type, adjust dimensions, carcass construction, shelves, doors and back panels – Formiq builds a clean, well-structured model for you.
1. Installation
- Go to the formiq-gen website
- Download the Formiq-gen Extension
- Open the Extension Manager in Sketchup
- Click on Install Extension.
- After installation, you’ll find Formiq-gen under Extensions ▸ Formiq and in the toolbar.
2. First launch
- Open SketchUp and choose Extensions ▸ Formiq ▸ Settings.
- Select your language and default board thickness.
- Click Save – Formiq-gen is now ready to generate cabinets.
Generate your first cabinet in seconds...
- Open Formiq-gen – Cabinet generator.
- Select a cabinet type: tall cabinet, bookcase or sideboard.
- Set width, height, depth and construction type.
- Add dividers, doors, back panel and plinth/base if needed.
- Configure interior: fixed shelf + adjustable shelves.
- Click Generate cabinet – Formiq draws the complete model.
Key features
Parametric cabinet generator
Formiq-gen creates fully parametric cabinets: change dimensions and settings at any time and generate a new cabinet in seconds. Ideal for kitchen designers, interior builders and furniture makers.
Carcass construction options
Choose from multiple carcass constructions (bottom/top between sides, sides between bottom/top, sides on bottom, etc.). Formiq automatically adapts part sizes and positions based on your selection.
Dividers, doors & back panel
- Configurable number of dividers (vertical panels).
- 1–4 doors per cabinet, with custom door thickness.
- Back panel: inset between carcass or placed behind the cabinet.
- Smart splitting of large back panels into two parts when needed.
Interior & shelves
- Optional fixed shelf at a specific height.
- Additional shelves above or below the fixed shelf.
- Automatic vertical spacing for shelves.
- All shelves sized per bay when dividers are used.
Plinth / base
- Choose between no base, plinth, or full base (“sokkel”).
- Control height, inset and thickness.
Languages & units
- Languages: English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish.
- Units: millimetres or inches.
Screenshots
Below you’ll find a few screenshots of Formiq inside SketchUp.
Pricing & trial
License
Formiq-gen is available as a **one-time purchase**:
- Price: € 49,50 (excl. VAT where applicable), introductionary price only € 39,50!
- License type: single-user license
- Platform: SketchUp (desktop)
Free trial
You can try Formiq-gen for 30 days for free. During the trial, all features are available. If you decide to continue using Formiq after the trial, simply purchase a license key.
System requirements
- SketchUp 2025 or newer (desktop version).
- Windows or macOS supported by SketchUp.
- Internet connection for download and updates.
For questions about licensing, invoicing or multi-seat setups, please contact us via the support email below.
Frequently asked questions
License
Copyright © 2025 – Caminando Consultancy. All rights reserved.
By installing or using Formiq you agree to the following terms:
- You receive a non-exclusive license to use Formiq-gen on one computer per purchased license.
- Redistribution, resale or public sharing of the extension is not allowed without written permission.
- Reverse engineering, decompiling or modifying the source code is not permitted.
- Formiq is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk.
- Updates may be provided at the developer’s discretion.
Contact & support
If you have questions, encounter a bug, or want to suggest a new feature, please get in touch.
□ Email: [email protected]
□ Extension Warehouse: link to the Formiq listing (once published)
When reporting a problem, please include:
- Your SketchUp version and operating system.
- Your Formiq version.
- A short description of what you were doing.
- Screenshots or error messages from the SketchUp Ruby console, if available.
