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Programa
Updated: 25 July 2024

26 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon!)
    • Task delete confirmation
    • New Checklists in Tasks for Project Management - ability to easily add, complete, and remove checklist items in Task cards.
    • Ability to see team members assigned to a Task directly in Board view, with a max of 3 visible members and an indicator for additional hidden team members
    • New Key Date feature - Add and display important dates set on a task, and see it in the Timeline view
    • New ability to see the number of completed and total checklist items in Board and List View for each Task
    • Resolved issue where the project-timeline header overlapped with project management menu options.
    • Ability to display selected phases on task cards in Board view
    • Elegant handle of profiles pictures with no image set.
    • Added Task comments in Project Management with ability to add, view, and delete comments.
    • Tasks created in any swim lane now assumes the status of that swimlane, and not default to 'To Do'
    • Added search functionality to task attribute dropdowns
  • Fixed an issue where a blank page was generated at the end of Schedule Export PDF when terms and conditions were turned off before exporting
  • Fix to maintain scroll position after archiving or deleting photos in Pinboards.
  • Empty state for Schedules now provides clear call to actions for new users to easily navigate and add products.
  • Improved padding around the checkbox and resolved visibility/accessibility issues in Shared Schedules.
  • (Coming soon) Apple Signup and Login using your Apple credentials.
  • Added spinner in Task form to indicate when sending or saving data

 

Programa for Brands

  • Enhanced Get Started Page with new payment logic and streamlined onboarding steps
  • Improved accessibility for the Done button on the Supplier Company Edit detail side panel in Safari browser.
  • Search in new Brand Directory
  • Backend preparation for new Brands plans launch
  • New filter by category in Brands Directory
  • New Supplier Brand company page showcasing a snapshot of the Brands products and link to view the rest of those Brand's products.
  • Updated to new Brand Plan names
  • New "Jump to" carousel feature in Brands Directory

19 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Project Management coming soon
    • Enhanced Timeline View now integrates Project and Phase data
  • Better validation messages when importing address book data
  • Improved Task form now resets when opening the modal for easier data entry.
  • Fixed Pinboards 'Move to Section' menu when bulk changing pins now displays all sections and is scrollable for improved user experience.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New ability to add a header image to your sub-Brand's profile (to be used if the sub-brand is a featured Brand in the new Brand Directory)
  • Revamped brand cards on the Brand Profile page

18 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Coming soon for Project Management
    • Start and stop timers directly from Task Cards with cumulative time tracking.
    • List View for Tasks in a Project, now displaying task details including status, phase, target date, team members, and recorded time.
  • Fixed the issue where invoice transaction fee amounts were not showing up in QuickBooks
  • New simple bulk actions in Image Library

17 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to add and remove team members to/from a Task in Project Management, with the ability to select up to 50 members and search for them.
  • Ability to internally import schedule data from a template.
  • Resolved Time Tracking issue where time entries became unlinked from Board card: Users can now view previous time entries and create new entries as expected.
  • Fixed an issue with German month names.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Update Side Navigation panel access logic to align with new Brands Plans.
  • Add 'Featured Content' to Brand Profile which can be self-edited and updated.
  • New 'Featured Brands' section in Brands Directory including dynamic cards that either show Brand banner or associated Brand products.
Table of contents
  1. 30 August 2024
  2. 27 August 2024
  3. 22 August 2024
  4. 21 August 2024
  5. 20 August 2024
  6. 19 August 2024
  7. 16 August 2024
  8. 15 August 2024
  9. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  10. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
  11. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
  12. Methods for Calculating Fees
  13. Which Method Will Work For Your Studio?
  14. A Designers Responsibility
  15. Beanbags: Where Comfort Meets Elegance
  16. Serving Trays: Functional Elegance
  17. Lights: Illuminating Ambiance
  18. Fixed Image Layouts
  19. Web Clipper Scraper
  20. Hyperlinked URLs
  21. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
  22. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
  23. 1. Schedules
  24. 2. Project Management
  25. 3. Client Dashboard
  26. 4. Pinboards
  27. 5. Financials View
  28. The Issue
  29. The Solution
  30. The Result
  31. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  32. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  33. The Programa Advantage
  34. The Trade Portal Advantage
  35. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
  36. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
  37. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  38. Materials Mastery: Sourcing, Selection, and Inventory
    1. Pinboards: Your Creative Oasis
    2. Financial Finesse: The Art of Business Management
    3. Embark on Your Programa Journey Today
    4. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
    5. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
    6. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
    7. 31 October 2024
    8. 30 October 2024
    9. 29 October 2024
    10. 24 October 2024
    11. 23 October 2024
    12. 22 October 2024
    13. 17 October 2024
    14. 15 October 2024
    15. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    16. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    17. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    18. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    19. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    20. Latest Updates
    21. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
    22. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
    23. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
    24. How are you using Programa?
    25. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
    26. Client Portal
    27. Client Communication
    28. Rebranding
    29. Client Testimonial
    30. Software Solution
    31. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    32. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    33. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    34. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    35. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    36. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
    37. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    38. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    39. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    40. Sourcing Materials and Products
    41. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    42. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    43. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    44. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    45. Take Control of Your Studio Today
    46. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
    47. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
    48. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
    49. 2022
    50. 2023
    51. Purchase Orders
    52. Client Dashboard
    53. What’s next?
    54. Schedules Update:
    55. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
    56. Pinboards Update
    57. Web Clipper Update
    58. On the Horizon
    59. Blog Callout
    60. 30 May 2024
    61. 27 May 2024
    62. 24 May 2024
    63. 23 May 2024
    64. 16 May 2024
    65. 14 May 2024
    66. 09 May 2024
    67. 03 May 2024
    68. 02 May 2024
    69. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    70. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    71. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    72. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    73. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
    74. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
    75. 12 July 2024
    76. 09 July 2024
    77. 05 July 2024
    78. 04 July 2024
    79. 02 July 2024
    80. 01 July 2024
  39. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
    3. Board View:
    4. List View:
    5. Timeline View:
    6. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    7. Get Started Today
    8. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
    9. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
    10. What Does That Translate To?
  40. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  41. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
      1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
      4. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      5. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  42. Interior Design Approvals and Client Communication
    1. The Significance of Client Communication in Interior Design
    2. Key Features of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    3. Benefits of Using Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    4. Practical Applications of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    5. Conclusion
      1. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
      2. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
      3. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
      4. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
      5. Build Your Own Product Libraries
      6. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
      7. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
      8. Effortless Integration and Customization
      9. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
      10. Key Features:
      11. From Contributing Editor, Andrew Mitchell, director of MR. MITCHELL, Interior designer and founder of The Design Coach.
      12. <strong>Why is managing a budget important?</strong>
      13. <strong>Why can getting a budget be so difficult?</strong>
    6. Special Offer for DYB Alumni
      1. Introduction to Programa
      2. Watch the Onboarding Webinar Recording
      3. Ready to Get Started?
      4. Explore Our Breakdown Videos
      5. Boost Your Profitability
      6. Save Time and Money, Manage Projects Efficiently
      7. Enhance Communication Across Your Studio
    7. 29 April 2024
    8. 24 April 2024
    9. 22 April 2024
  43. 16 April 2024
  44. 15 April 2024
  45. Other updates
    1. Getting Started Dashboard
    2. Schedules
    3. Web Clipper
    4. Pinboards
    5. Project Management
    6. Address Book
    7. Invoicing
    8. Q3 Product Update
    9. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    10. The All-new Web Clipper
    11. Other Improvements
    12. Key Benefits:
    13. 26 June 2024
    14. 19 June 2024
    15. 18 June 2024
    16. 17 June 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for June 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.