FEFCO box calculator adds SVG patterns and roll planning

Packaging companies need this because a box quote involves more than collecting length, width and height: the result must account for a FEFCO construction, corrugation profile, gluing flap, cutting gap and material usage. Joomla core provides forms, custom fields, modules, menu assignment and access levels, but it does not provide a FEFCO calculation engine, SVG dieline generation or material-waste selection. A template override could change the presentation of an existing result, but would not normally supply the calculations. Sites usually need a purpose-built extension for that gap.

According to the listing, StarTech's paid download goes beyond a basic size form by covering FEFCO groups 0200 and 0300, generating SVG drawings, optionally calculating blank cost, and selecting a roll width with the least waste from configured values. It also lists separate modules for displaying the roll recommendation and for changing roll-width values on the front end, with Joomla access levels controlling visibility.

This is aimed at corrugated-cardboard manufacturers, packaging suppliers and wholesale portals where customers or staff need repeatable box estimates. A brochure site, general online shop, or team that only publishes fixed product dimensions has little reason to install it.

Before buying, check the price, licence and support terms; the directory marks it as a paid download under GPLv2 or later. StarTech has four other extensions shown in the directory, while this listing has no reviews. The listing does not explain the full FEFCO coverage, unit handling, calculation assumptions, export options, validation, permissions for editing roll widths, or update and support arrangements. It does list Joomla 5 and 6 compatibility, but those details should still be checked against the vendor's documentation.

Listed on the Joomla Extensions Directory.