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Release Notes - Start of July 2024

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Programa
Updated: 25 July 2024

12 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • NEW ability to show Schedule Total amounts split out with and without tax (i.e. by Tax exclusive amount, Tax amount, and Tax Inclusive amount) in the main Schedule, Shared Schedules, PDF export, and Excel export.
  • In Project Management (coming soon):
    • Can create a phase under the project phases list.
    • 'Today' hotkey shortcut
    • Drag and drop
    • Fixes and tweaks to experience and page layout
  • Invoicing improvements (coming soon) - implemented pagination for invoices to only initially show fixed number of invoices rather than loading all.
  • Minor change to append the selected Trade Portal product to the end of the current list of products in the library.
  • Fixed success and error messages flashing twice.
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI popup feature for easier product selection and logic around when. it shows results
  • Display the selected tax rate on sent invoices page (so you know what Tax Rate you selected when sending the Invoice)
  • Improved tax display on the Invoice Page - it now shows 'No Tax rate selected' if no rates chosen when creating the invoice, and displays the applied tax rate in the 'Total Tax' label post saving.

 

Programa for Brands

  • NEW Product Details drawer when viewing the new My Products page (coming soon) giving Brands the ability to quickly see detailed product information. Includes ability to see available variants of a single parent product.
  • (Coming soon) Trade Portal Collections

09 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for redundant checkboxes in Shared Schedules, and some visual tweaks to bulk select in Pinboards (i.e. overlapping of checkbox and section divider).
  • Improvement for general lag performance in Product Library by implementing pagination.
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI feature now provides more relevant suggestions based on the user
  • NEW Ability to view the details of an existing tax rates that was set in Programa (and the split if viewing a combo rate) through the global Tax Settings page (go to your studio Settings -> Invoices -> Tax Settings table)

 

Programa for Brands

  • Fix for Brand Profile pages where the product name/card shouldn't continuing stretching when name is too long
  • Fix for issue where the count of products on the brand Profile page did not match the actual number of visible products in the Trade Portal

05 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed issue in Project Management (new) where users were unable to use the "search people" feature on Project Details sidenav in Board view without refreshing the page
  • Resolved error when selecting more than 15 members in Project Management
  • Project Details in Project Management now displays assigned team members in the Timeline view with a 'counter' bubble after 3 team members.
  • Cosmetic and styling fixes for attachments in Project Management Task cards.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Work on new Collections feature (coming soon)
  • Fixed issue where the profile dropdown in the side nav wasn't working properly when clicking into the Brand Profile from the dashboard.

04 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon)
    • Fix for automatically closing a task upon uploading an attachment, especially for images
  • Fixed issue with tax rates not saving/applying correctly in invoices

02 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon) - Ability to add team members to projects in Board view

Programa for Brands

  • Resolved issue causing product image grid to stop displaying in the new Brands directory
  • Updated the individual lead emails template
  • UI updates for the Brand and sub-Brand profile page
  • Fixes to demo link, plans page visibility, and upgrade call-to-action

01 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon)
    • Resolved issue where Tasks were not updating automatically after save
    • Fixed subtasks swaying effect, prevented deletion confirmation pop-up from opening on naming a subtask, and enabled viewing the latest number of subtasks without needing to refresh the page
    • Users can now scroll through long tasks and save them without any issues
    • Ability to edit and delete phases directly from the Project information sidenav, including updating phase name and timeframe
    • Fix for Task Target Date picker

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updated Plans for new plans launch
  • Fixed the issue where clicking "View all products" on Brand Profile page redirects to Latest Products tab instead of showing all products.
Table of contents
  1. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
  2. How designers can use Procurement Hub
  3. Built by and for designers
  4. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
  5. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
  6. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
  7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. 30 August 2024
  9. 27 August 2024
  10. 22 August 2024
  11. 21 August 2024
  12. 20 August 2024
  13. 19 August 2024
  14. 16 August 2024
  15. 15 August 2024
  16. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
  17. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
  18. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
  19. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
  20. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
  21. Studio WIP
  22. What else is new?
  23. What’s coming in February?
  24. Introduction to Programa
  25. Getting Started Dashboard
  26. Schedules
  27. Client Dashboard
  28. Web Clipper
  29. Pinboards
  30. Project Management
  31. Address Book
  32. Invoicing
  33. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
  34. The Solution
  35. The Result
  36. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  37. Fixed Image Layouts
  38. Web Clipper Scraper
  39. Hyperlinked URLs
  40. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
  41. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
  42. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
  43. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
  44. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
  45. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
  46. Customisation at its Best
  47. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
  48. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
  49. What Does That Translate To?
  50. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  51. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
    3. The Trade Portal Advantage
    4. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    5. 1. Don’t Light Everything
    6. 2. Design with Layers
    7. 3. Design for Looks
    8. 4. Design for Activity
    9. 5. Design with Control
    10. The Issue
    11. 05 September 2024
    12. 03 September 2024
    13. 02 September 2024
    14. Get Started Today
    15. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    16. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    17. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    18. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
      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
    19. 14 August 2024
    20. 12 August 2024
    21. 13 August 2024
    22. 07 August 2024
    23. 08 August 2024
    24. 09 August 2024
    25. 05 August 2024
    26. 01 August 2024
    27. 31 July 2024
    28. 30 July 2024
    29. 29 July 2024
    30. 26 July 2024
    31. 23 July 2024
    32. 18 July 2024
    33. 12 July 2024
    34. 09 July 2024
    35. 05 July 2024
    36. 04 July 2024
    37. 02 July 2024
    38. 01 July 2024
    39. 26 June 2024
    40. 19 June 2024
    41. 18 June 2024
    42. 17 June 2024
    43. 13 June 2024
    44. 07 June 2024
    45. 06 June 2024
    46. 04 June 2024
    47. 30 May 2024
    48. 27 May 2024
    49. 24 May 2024
    50. 23 May 2024
    51. 16 May 2024
    52. 14 May 2024
    53. 09 May 2024
    54. 03 May 2024
    55. 02 May 2024
    56. 29 April 2024
    57. 24 April 2024
    58. 22 April 2024
  52. April 16 2024
  53. 15 April 2024
  54. Other updates
  55. 11 April 2024
  56. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
    1. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    2. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    3. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    4. Sourcing Materials and Products
    5. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    6. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    7. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    8. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    9. Take Control of Your Studio Today
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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.