Parashape (formerly 3dshouse Dynamic) is a SketchUp plugin with a library of hundreds of ready-made dynamic components for furniture design and production — doors, drawers, shelves, cabinet frames and more. Instead of modeling every part, you assemble accurate, highly customizable components and follow your own design ideas at full speed. The plugin and the free model library cost nothing — sign in with a free 3dshouse account.
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Features
- Hundreds of dynamic furniture components — cabinet frames, doors, drawers, shelves and structural parts, updated continuously.
- Parametric customization — every component exposes parameters, so most design requirements are a few clicks away.
- Assemble-by-component workflow — combine parts exactly how your idea demands instead of fighting a fixed wardrobe generator.
- Accurate enough for production — use the model directly for 2D deployment drawings, no AutoCAD redraw.
- Vray & Enscape ready — materials come pre-set for both renderers; lighting and environment stay untouched.
- CNC friendly — component groups are compatible with the ABF plugin for labeling, nesting and cut lines.
- Auto-updating library — new and revised models appear in the plugin automatically.
Free vs Pro
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Parashape plugin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free model library | ✓ | ✓ |
| All premium models unlocked | — | ✓ |
| New categories as they ship | — | ✓ |
| Commercial license | — | ✓ |
Install
- Unzip the downloaded file — you get
3dshouse_dynamic.rbz. - In SketchUp: Window → Extension Manager → Install Extension and select the
.rbzfile. - Open the plugin and sign in with your free 3dshouse account.
Requirements
- SketchUp 2018 or newer.
- Internet connection — the plugin loads the model library from 3dshouse.com.
- A free 3dshouse account.
FAQ
How many computers can one account use?
Any number of your own computers, one user per account. If two people sign in at once, only the latest session keeps working.
How do I get new and updated models?
Automatically. The plugin always shows the latest library — nothing to download manually.
Do the models work without the plugin?
Dynamic functions need the plugin. Shared files opened without it show the geometry but the components lose their dynamic behavior. The plugin also includes a tool to strip dynamic data from a file when you want plain geometry.
Can I edit the models like regular SketchUp geometry?
Yes — edit them as usual. Parameters stay editable as long as the plugin is installed.
Does it support Vray and Enscape?
Yes. Materials for both come pre-set; your lighting and environment settings are never touched.
How does it help CNC production?
Parashape is the design-side library: components use groups compatible with the ABF plugin, and panel models are set up so cut lines export cleanly. ABF handles nesting, labeling and edge gluing.
What does Pro add?
One Pro purchase unlocks every premium model in the library, including all future categories. See Parashape Pro.