Summary

This article explains how to setup Norman Blinds for Online Order Processing in Solatech Window Covering Software.


NOTE:  This applies to SWCS version 4.2.456 and higher.


More Information

Only the following Norman products can be processed electronically. 


  • NOR - Bellevue Shades
  • NOR - Normandy Premium Wood Blinds
  • NOR - Performance Essentials Faux Wood
  • NOR - Performance Premium Faux Wood
  • NOR - Soluna Roller Shades


Setup Instructions


Create a new Norman Vendor

In order to process these Norman products via Online order processing, you must first create a separate vendor to be used for the products listed above


NOTE: If you have already been sending blind order electronically to Norman, then this vendor has been setup previously.  Proceed to Modify the Norman Blind Products section below.


  • From within Solatech, go to View>Vendors
  • Use the drop down menu to the right of Vendors in the upper left hand corner of the window, and select "New" and "Create a new vendor manually"
  • On the New Vendor window, enter the name "Norman Blinds"  (phone and address information is optional, and will not effect the processing of your orders)
  • Switch to the Additional tab
  • In the Billing Section, enter your account number with Norman Window Fashions
  • In the Online Order Process section, enter the Vendor ID:  NOR01
  • Place a check mark next to Process purchase orders electronically
  • Press "Save and Close"


Modify the Norman Blind Products

  • Go to Products>Product Manager
  • Using the filter in the left hand column of Product Manager, select by Manufacturer
  • Select Norman Window Fashions
  • Look for the NOR - Normandy Premium Wood Blinds product
  • Double click on the product name to open the Product Properties window
  • Using the drop down menu beside of Vendor, select the Norman Blinds Vendor you created in step one

NOTE: If you have been sending Norman blind orders previously, make a note of the vendor being used for this product.  You will then only need to modify the products listed as NEW above

  • Switch to the Vendors Tab
  • Using the drop down menu under Vendor, select the new Norman Blinds Vendor
  • Press OK to save your changes




  • Repeat the process for all of the Norman Blind products listed above


NOTE: Only orders created from the date you perform these steps will appear in the Online Order Processing queue.


Applies To

  • SWCS 4.2