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