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Updated: 24 July 2024
Ability to select the new 'Hidden' status in Schedules

11 April 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue when entering a product with lengthy details in the schedule and sharing it to the client dashboard, the product details section gets cut off. Also fixes the label beneath to "description".
  • Fixed visual treatment for large numbers in the fields within Schedules
  • Fix for Suppliers in Schedules not updating properly and fix for when the supplier address field is too long
  • Fix for elements in the Schedule section line item
  • Reduced chance of errors when copying a schedule

Programa for Brands

  • New Insights tab in Products table coming soon
  • Improvement to CSV import template to remove Option Name and Option Value columns and derive them from either existing columns or new columns
  • Fix for the admin csv import dry run function

09 April 2024

Highlight

New 'Hidden' product status in Schedules.

You now have the ability to keep Product line items in schedules hidden from customers so you can focus on designing and less time worrying about what your customer sees. More specifically, any Product with 'Hidden' status will:

  • Be excluded from Client Dashboard and live links
  • Remain visible in your schedules the same as any other line item
  • Be excluded from financial totals (both section and schedule level).
  • Remain visible to select in Purchase Orders
  • Remain visible to select in Invoicing
  • Remain excluded from exports (bulk select, schedule and excel exports)

 

Other fixes

  • Fix for when the up and down arrow are spammed when viewing Product Details in Schedules, this resulted in ending up on the wrong product.
  • Fix to exclude certain countries from the invoice application fee due to Stripe limitations. Until Stripe supports application fees in Mexico, the plan unfortunately is to not add it to invoices.
  • Fix for localising Stripe processing fees that are being passed on and update to the calculation.
  • Fix for limiting the invoice item description field to 500 characters so that it doesn't break when the invoice is generated.
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. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. Schedules Update:
  9. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
  10. Pinboards Update
  11. Web Clipper Update
  12. On the Horizon
  13. Interior Design Approvals and Client Communication
    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
  14. Essential Project Management Tips for Interior Designers
  15. 2. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
  16. 3. Use the Right Project Management Tools
  17. 4. Maintain Open Communication
  18. 5. Monitor Budgets Closely
  19. 6. Prioritize Time Management
  20. Conclusion: The Path to Successful Interior Design Projects
  21. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  22. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. 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
      11. 11. Beta Services
      12. 12. Feedback and Reviews
      13. 13. Takedown Procedure
      14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
      15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
      16. 16. Term and Termination
      17. 17. Modifications
      18. 18. General Conditions
    2. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      1. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      2. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    3. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
      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:
  23. Comprehensive Guide to Client Communication Software for Interior Designers
    1. The Importance of Effective Client Communication in Interior Design
  24. Programa Invoices
    1. Information about the Programa Payments Service
    2. The Programa Payments Service
    3. Getting or Activating a Payments Services Account
    4. Processing Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
    5. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
    6. Information about how Programa handles your data
    7. Introduction
    8. Our Values<br />
    9. Why we process your information
    10. <br />Your rights over your information
    11. Where we transfer your information
    12. How long do we retain your information
    13. Our use of advanced technologies
    14. How we protect your information
    15. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies
    16. How you can reach us
    17. Types of data we collect and process
    18. What Personal Data we receive
    19. Retention
    20. Our purpose for using your personal data
    21. Disclosing your personal data<br />
    22. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    23. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
    24. When and why we share your information with others
    25. Your rights over your information
    26. How long we retain your information
    27. Your customers’ information
    28. Additional Information about how we process data globally
    29. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
    30. United States Regional Privacy Notice
    31. What information we collect and share about you
    32. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
    33. Sources of Personal Information
    34. How long we keep your information
    35. The Significance of Client Communication in Interior Design
    36. Key Features of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    37. Benefits of Using Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    38. Practical Applications of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    39. Conclusion
      1. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
      2. What are cookies?
      3. How do we use cookies?
      4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
      5. Optional Cookies
      6. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
      7. Updates to this Policy
      8. How to contact us
    40. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    41. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    42. Collaboration Made Easy
    43. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    44. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    45. 14 August 2024
    46. 12 August 2024
    47. 13 August 2024
    48. 07 August 2024
    49. 08 August 2024
    50. 09 August 2024
    51. 05 August 2024
    52. 01 August 2024
    53. Why Use Interior Design Client Proposal Templates?
    54. Key Components of an Interior Design Presentation Template
    55. 1. Step back to grow
    56. 2. Busyness isn’t a badge of honour
    57. 3. You don’t have to do it all
    58. Welcome Back!
    59. 06 January 2025
    60. The Issue
    61. The Result
    62. The Solution
    63. Get Started Today
    64. Client Portal
    65. Client Communication
    66. Rebranding
    67. Client Testimonial
    68. Software Solution
      1. Why we have User Guidelines
      2. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
      3. Rules for user-generated content
      4. How can I report an issue or get support?
    69. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    70. Tailored PDF Exports
    71. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
      1. What We Do
      2. Our Mission
    72. Studio WIP
    73. What else is new?
    74. What’s coming in February?
      1. Definitions
      2. Details of Processing
      3. European Union and United Kingdom
      4. US Users / Consumers
      5. General
      6. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
    75. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
    76. Partnership
    77. It Makes Sense
    78. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    79. About Programa
    80. About the Interior Design Society
    81. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    82. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    83. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    84. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    85. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
      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
      5. Hommeboys Interiors
      6. CUAIK | CDS
      7. AKI Design
      8. Meraki Design
      9. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      10. Mera Studio Architects
    86. Board View:
    87. List View:
    88. Timeline View:
    89. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    90. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    91. Enter Programa
    92. Clear and Precise Presentations
    93. Easier Management of Data
    94. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    95. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    96. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    97. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    98. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    99. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    100. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    101. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    102. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    103. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
      1. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
      2. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
      3. Master Your Design Universe
      4. Design Intelligence at Work
      5. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
      6. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
      7. A Day in the Life with Programa
      8. The Future of Interior Design is Here
      9. Why AKI chose Programa
      10. Why the Trade Portal matters
      11. A streamlined process, from inspiration to installation
      12. Start sourcing on the <a href="https://app.programa.design/trade_portal/main" target="_blank">Trade Portal</a>
    104. The impracticalities of using generic software
    105. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    106. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    107. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    108. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
  25. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
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Stay ahead of the curve with our Release Notes - Start of April 2024, offering a detailed overview of the latest developments in Programa. Updated as of April 29, 2024, this release introduces groundbreaking features such as the option to mark products as 'Hidden' within schedules, providing designers with greater control over visibility and customer interaction. Dive into the intricacies of fixes and enhancements, including improved visual treatments, streamlined CSV imports, and refined product details handling in schedules. Brands can anticipate the forthcoming Insights tab in the Products table, empowering them with deeper analytical capabilities for informed decision-making. Technical updates underscore our commitment to reliability and performance, with optimizations ranging from testing suite expansions to procurement refinements. Furthermore, our Release Notes highlight essential fixes addressing issues such as incorrect product navigation and Stripe processing fee localization. Join us on the journey of continual improvement as we strive to elevate your Programa experience. Stay informed, stay empowered.