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Release Notes - December 2024

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Updated: 08 January 2025

19 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Improved handling of subtask changes to prevent data loss and unexpected behavior when working quickly

 

Programa for Brands

  • Suppliers can now see unpublished product details before publishing

17 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • A fix for reordering phases after adding a new phase.
  • For QuickBooks, simplified product and service management by removing the use of categories created by Programa.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Fix for filters
  • Fix for an issue when brand is empty
  • Fix for handling product preview if contact person is missing
  • Styling tweaks and visual improvements
  • Product descriptions now display line breaks properly.

10 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Better handling of duplicated data when importing
  • Fixed an issue with clicking on the timer button on a Task card opening the task instead of starting/stopping the timer.

Programa for Brands

  • Improved handling of recent searches for guest users
  • Better mobile responsiveness
  • Fixed Apple login logo

09 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue where you could still drag Pinboard items after they've been archived/deleted.
  • (NEW) Ability to request bank transfer payment capability (if available in your region) and you satisfy billing conditions.
  • When uploading an unsupported file type, you'll now be notified.
  • Thanks for all the feedback! We've added an "All tasks" navigation link when editing a Task so you can easily go back to the Project or Studio Board or List view.
  • (NEW) Ability to have negative amounts on invoice line items, allowing for things such as fixed rate discounts.
  • (NEW) You can now assign an external account to invoice processing fees (instead of hoping for the best, or losing it completely in your accounting system).

Programa for Brands

  • Improvements to sharing of Collections
  • Better experience when searching and not finding anything, in the Trade Portal
  • Other various fixes and improvements to the Trade Portal
    • Layout and image styling on Product Details page
    • Analytics
    • Logo handling
  • Fix for Safari & iOS video playback

03 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Work on internal importing tools
  • (NEW) Editing a Task is now in it's own dedicated page. Other enhancements include:
    • Autosaving when making changes within a Task, so you don't have to click 'Save' each time you make an edit.
    • Better handling of smaller screen sizes
    • Ability to link to specific Tasks (more on this coming in the future)
    • More consolidated navigation when jumping in and out of Tasks, and better performance.
  • We removed the 'New' badge from 'Project Management' and 'Studio' - it was about time.
  • Fixed issue where filter message was not showing correctly when filtering in Project Management.
  • Improved handling of Task comments.

Programa for Brands

  • Updates to Brand Carousels
  • Fix for old URLs
  • Styling updates
  • 'Recent searches' are capped so users aren't overwhelmed by the history of their searching endeavours.
  • Fixes for when search window is activated (and showing it)
Table of contents
  1. Overview of Each Platform
  2. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  3. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  4. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
  5. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
  6. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
  7. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
  8. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    1. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
    2. View and Manage Access
    3. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
    4. File-Specific Filtering
    5. Benefits of the Update
    6. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    7. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  9. <strong>How It Works</strong>
  10. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
  11. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    1. What it does
  12. Tablet-friendly update
    1. How it helps
    2. Where to find it
  13. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  14. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  15. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  16. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  17. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  18. <strong>Illegal Content</strong>
    1. Introduction
    2. Why we have User Guidelines
    3. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    4. Rules for user-generated content
    5. How can I report an issue or get support?
    6. What We Do
    7. Our Mission
    8. Task Management
    9. Phases
    10. Dynamic Views
    11. Prepare your Studio
    12. Key Changes
    13. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
    14. Future Releases
    15. Support
  19. Programa Invoices
  20. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  21. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  22. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  23. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  24. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  25. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  26. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  27. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  28. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
  29. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  30. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  31. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
    1. Getting Started Dashboard
    2. Schedules
    3. Client Dashboard
    4. Web Clipper
    5. Pinboards
    6. Project Management
    7. Invoicing
    8. Address Book
    9. Trade Portal
    10. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  32. How to Connect with Your Ideal Clients
  33. Choosing the Right Marketing Channels
  34. How to Differentiate Yourself
  35. Leveraging Relationships to Stand Out
    1. Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa
    2. Why attend this US focused Programa webinar?
    3. Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability
    4. How to create your project management ecosystem
    5. Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value
    6. The power of a Product Library
    7. Project template showcase: the design package
    8. Programa: Powerful tools
      1. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
      2. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      4. Getting Started is a Breeze
    9. Board View:
    10. List View:
    11. Timeline View:
    12. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    13. 14 May 2024
    14. 09 May 2024
    15. 03 May 2024
    16. 02 May 2024
    17. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    18. Tailored PDF Exports
    19. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    20. Welcome Back!
    21. 06 January 2025
    22. 19 December 2024
    23. 17 December 2024
    24. 10 December 2024
    25. 09 December 2024
    26. 03 December 2024

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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for December 2024, spanning from the beginning to the end of the month. Delve into the intricacies of the latest updates tailored for designers and brands alike. With a focus on enhancing user experience and optimizing functionality, our updates include the implementation of tax feedback, improvements in QuickBooks integration, and fixes for various issues ranging from product deletion processes to PDF export glitches. Technical enhancements such as mutation flow refactorization and removal of unused components underline our commitment to refining the platform's performance and efficiency. Whether you're a designer seeking streamlined project management tools or a brand aiming for enhanced product visibility and management, our Release Notes offer valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of Programa. Stay informed, stay ahead.