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Updated: 05 August 2024

31 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Continued work on Invoicing refresh
  • Enhanced security feature implementation - OTP (one time password, using email) is now required after 2 simultaneous logins.
  • Coming Soon - New Studio view for Project Management - providing a complete view of all your Tasks, timelines, phases and deadlines for all your projects across your studio.
  • Fix for PDF Export of selected products in Schedules and the financial totals not totalling correctly. Thanks to Courtney from Studio Smiths and Katie from Spatial Studio for picking up on this!
  • Fix for issue where selecting QuickBooks tax rates with no tax values while creating an invoice caused an error.
  • More graceful error handling for when an error occurs when trying to save an invoice with invalid tax Inclusive line item amounts.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Visual improvements to in platform Brands Plans page
  • CSV import fixes and better support for variant images

30 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Tweaks and updates to Timelines in Project Management
  • NEW ability to change Project and Phases dates by dragging in Timeline view (coming soon)
  • Fix for QuickBooks Settings page which was failing if no QuickBooks rates were set.

29 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to see last QuickBooks Tax resync date stamp

 

Programa for Brands

  • Clearer copy when signing up to Programa (either as a Brand or Designer)
  • Work on Similar Products
  • Continued work on Collections in Trade portal

26 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • NEW - Ability to sync QuickBooks Tax Rates with new sync button under QuickBooks settings. Go to Settings -> Invoices tab -> QuickBooks Settings -> 'Resync tax rates with QuickBooks'
  • NEW - Refresh to the Open and Sent Invoice pages.
  • Updated security and access controls.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updated infrastructure to support new Brands work
  • Work on new Brands Directory
  • Work on Collections in Trade Portal (coming soon)
  • Fix for products on grandfathered accounts re-subscribing.

23 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Integration testing for Invoices
  • Fix for Total Tax amounts not updating when toggling between Markup on and off.
  • (Coming soon) Project Management Tasks, Subtasks, Phases, etc. are also included when copying a project.
  • (Coming soon) Project management filtering by Team Members and Phases

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updates and changes to the CSV import now has better support for product data, images, attachments, and variants.
  • Tweaks for new Brand Directory work
  • Fix for (sub)brand profile when external link is missing

18 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (Coming soon) More Project Management tweaks
  • OTP work
  • Show both tax exclusive and inclusive prices for Schedule Product Details sidenav
  • Updates to Invoicing look and feel
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI help article links and more information.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Set default Sub-Brand banner image for existing Sub-brands until updated by the user. Any new Sub-brands created will require the user upload a banner image for that Sub-Brand
  • (Coming soon) Work on Collections
  • Tweaks to Quote Requests email template
Table of contents
  1. 12 July 2024
  2. 09 July 2024
  3. 05 July 2024
  4. 04 July 2024
  5. 02 July 2024
  6. 01 July 2024
  7. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
  8. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
  9. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
  10. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  11. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  12. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  13. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  14. Bringing it all together.
  15. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  16. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  17. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
  18. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
  19. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
  20. All-encompassing Project Management
  21. A Library at Your Fingertips
  22. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
  23. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
  24. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
  25. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
  26. What is a Spec Sheet?
  27. The Power of Programa
  28. Flexible Design Features
  29. Ease of Use
  30. Cost Savings
  31. Increased Productivity
    1. Task Management
    2. Phases
    3. Dynamic Views
    4. Prepare your Studio
    5. Key Changes
    6. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
    7. Future Releases
    8. Support
  32. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  33. The Programa Advantage
  34. The Trade Portal Advantage
    1. 1. Specification Management Command Center
    2. 2. Project Management Suite
    3. 3. Procurement & Financial Tools
    4. 4. Client Dashboard
    5. 5. Digital Design Libraries
    6. Why Programa Stands Out
    7. Fast-Track Your Setup
    8. The Future of FF&E Management
    9. Transform Your FF&E Management Today
    10. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    11. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  35. Fixed Image Layouts
  36. Web Clipper Scraper
  37. Hyperlinked URLs
  38. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
  39. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
  40. 2022
  41. 2023
  42. Purchase Orders
  43. Client Dashboard
  44. What’s next?
  45. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
  46. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
  47. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
  48. Client Approval Process
  49. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
  50. 14 May 2024
  51. 09 May 2024
  52. 03 May 2024
  53. 02 May 2024
  54. Information about the Programa Terms of Service
    1. 1. Account Terms
    2. 2. Account Activation
    3. 3. Programa Rights
    4. 4. Your Responsibilities
    5. 5. Payment of Fees and Taxes
    6. 6. Confidentiality
    7. 7. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
    8. 8. Intellectual Property and Your Materials
    9. 9. Additional Services - Programa In App Communication Tools<br />
    10. 10. Third Party Services and Integrations<br />
    11. 11. Beta Services<br />
    12. 12. Feedback and Reviews<br />
    13. 13. Takedown Procedure
    14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
    15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
    16. 16. Term and Termination
    17. 17. Modifications<br />
    18. 18. General Conditions
  55. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
  56. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
  57. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
  58. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
    1. The Bellini Collection
  59. 31 July 2024
  60. 30 July 2024
  61. 29 July 2024
  62. 26 July 2024
  63. 23 July 2024
  64. 18 July 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for July 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.