Getting started · guide for installers

How to choose catalogue products and place devices on a plan

Find a model in the EH Designer catalogue, drag it onto the floor plan and check its settings.

Prepared by EnergyHouse · Updated: 19 October 2026

The catalogue connects a symbol on the drawing with a specific product. This matters when preparing quotations: two similar-looking devices may have different specifications and prices. Search by the exact product reference if a model has already been agreed.

Hikvision catalogue in EH Designer — finding specific models
Hikvision catalogue in EH Designer — finding specific models. Screenshot of the Polish interface. Demonstration project; appearance and prices may change with updates. Click to enlarge.

Workflow

Keep the catalogue visible beside the drawing. Select the system, narrow the category and drag a product to its installation position, or use the selection button. Check its details after placing it. If no results appear, clear the previous search and check the category filter before concluding that the product is missing.

Choosing a model from the catalogue

Search for the exact model in the appropriate system or manufacturer’s catalogue.

  1. Choose a system in the catalogue and enter a product name or model code. Adjust the category filter if needed.
  2. View opens product information. Select prepares the device for placement; then click its installation location on the plan.
  3. On a computer, you can also drag a product card onto the plan.
  4. After placement, check the object type, cable, route and mounting height in its details.

Prices and stock levels come from the catalogue’s data source. Check current availability before purchasing.

Editing, replacing and updating multiple devices

Click a symbol on the plan or an item in the list to open its details.

  1. Edit the name, room, route, cable, height or notes. Field changes are saved automatically.
  2. Replace product changes the model while keeping its location. Check which devices are selected for replacement.
  3. Bulk editing lets you select fields and target devices. Select only the intended items and apply the change.
  4. Use Undo to reverse a mistake.

Export a JSON project backup before changing many objects.

Try it in your own project

Open EH Designer on a computer with a mouse. Start with one room or part of the installation, review the result and expand your project. For available plans, see pricing.

Create an EH Designer account

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