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Designing a Nice installation — devices, blinds and estimates

Plan an installation using Nice products, organise device models and prepare a materials list for your client.

Prepared by EnergyHouse · Updated: 19 October 2026

In a Nice project, distinguish the control module, the load it controls and the user control point. A blind symbol alone does not describe how the blind will be controlled. Before placing products, establish which items are new and which belong to the existing installation.

Demonstration Loxone project with rooms and devices in EH Designer
Demonstration Loxone project with rooms and devices in EH Designer. Screenshot of the Polish interface. Demonstration project; appearance and prices may change with updates. Click to enlarge.

Workflow

Select the Nice catalogue and search for the exact model rather than choosing a product by a similar name. After replacing a model, check its price and object description again. The plan helps agree locations with the client, but device compatibility and commissioning requirements must be checked for the particular combination. The illustration shows the general EHD workflow using a Loxone example, not a Nice installation.

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.

Blinds and curtain tracks

The wizard helps you select the blind or curtain system, motor and controller.

  1. In Devices, open Blinds and curtain tracks.
  2. Choose the system type, manufacturer and appropriate set components.
  3. Set the controller location to local or distribution board, depending on the solution.
  4. Start placement and mark locations on the plan. Check the cable route and outlet height.

How the estimate total is calculated

The estimate depends on selected scopes, line items, quantities, rates and discounts.

  1. Open Estimate and check which items are included in the estimate and quote scope.
  2. Check equipment, wiring and service items, including quantities and net prices.
  3. Complete the design, installation and programming rates for the project.
  4. Check discounts and the assignment of shared items to scopes.
  5. Compare net, VAT and gross totals. If only part of the price is visible, check scopes and permissions first.

Deselecting a scope excludes it from the estimate and quote without deleting its devices.

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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