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Release Notes - Start of June 2024

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Programa
Updated: 24 July 2024

13 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for issue in Schedules to prevent field from losing focus and page jumping to the top when editing product line items.
  • Improved tax settings for transaction fees: Now, when selecting to pass on transaction fees to clients in an invoice, users can mark the fee as non-taxable with a new 'Is taxable?' toggle.
  • New simple bulk actions in Pinboards, including Move to section, Archive, and Delete. You can select multiple pins at a time or whole sections of pins.
  • Work on Project Management (coming soon)
  • Fix for issue where invoice line items were not appearing in QuickBooks due to names exceeding character limit. Line items should now transfer successfully.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Enhanced product card design on Brand Profile page with updated 'add to' button functionality for better Designer experience when browsing a Brand Profile.
  • Work on brands directory (coming soon)

07 June 2024

 

Programa for Designer

  • New Designer referral program within the product
  • Fixed Xero invoice saving issue for UK accounts.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New supplier subscription plans

06 June 2024

 

Programa for Designer

  • Fix for taxable line item status on Xero invoices which wasn't being carried across.
  • Fix for archived items triggering "Feedback required" flag - you now shouldn't see the 'Feedback Required' indicator if the item has been archived.
  • Fix for tax rates with commas in the name causing issues when selecting tax rates in the Project Settings.

04 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for bug in select drop-downs
  • Fix for excel rows getting mixed up in export.
  • Ability to add a product to your Product Library from the Trade Portal when viewing a product's details.
  • Changes to the treatment of T&Cs in the Schedule PDF export - if you have company T&Cs and this is turned on for a Schedule, the Schedule PDF export will append any T&Cs in it's own page at the end of the document. The cover page will now tell you if there are any T&Cs in the document.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New Brand Profile improvements - company details + contact form
  • Trade Portal 'Supplier' facet for search/filters and profile links
  • Remove unnecessary and heavy non-indexed fields in Brand edit page
  • Add location filter to Product Match
Table of contents
  1. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
  2. Enter Programa
  3. Clear and Precise Presentations
  4. Easier Management of Data
  5. Exports That Work The Way You Do
  6. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  7. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  8. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  9. Collaboration Made Easy
  10. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  11. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
  12. Welcome Back!
  13. 06 January 2025
  14. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  15. Schedules Update:
  16. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
  17. Pinboards Update
  18. Web Clipper Update
  19. On the Horizon
  20. The Issue
  21. The Result
  22. The Solution
  23. Get Started Today
  24. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  25. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. 1. Schedules
    2. 2. Project Management
    3. 3. Client Dashboard
    4. 4. Pinboards
    5. 5. Financials View
  26. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  27. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  28. What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new look and feel
    2. Find exactly what you need
    3. Recommendations, category and brand highlights
    4. Tailored to your needs
  29. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. Support
      2. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
      3. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      4. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      5. Getting Started is a Breeze
      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
      8. 1. Specification Management Command Center
      9. 2. Project Management Suite
      10. 3. Procurement & Financial Tools
      11. 4. Client Dashboard
      12. 5. Digital Design Libraries
      13. Why Programa Stands Out
      14. Fast-Track Your Setup
      15. The Future of FF&E Management
      16. Transform Your FF&E Management Today
      17. Why MKCA Turned to Programa
      18. How MKCA Uses Programa
      19. Key Impact
    2. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    3. The Programa Advantage
    4. The Trade Portal Advantage
    5. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    6. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    7. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    8. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    9. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    10. Latest Updates
    11. <strong><strong>1. Follow A Clearly Defined Process</strong></strong>
    12. <strong>2. Create a Detailed Scope of Work</strong>
    13. <strong><strong>3. Set Clear Boundaries</strong></strong>
    14. <strong>4. Document Everything Thoroughly</strong>
    15. <strong>5. Be Clear on the Limit of your Management Services</strong>
    16. <strong>6. Communicate Regularly</strong>
    17. <strong>7. Action Breakdowns Immediately</strong>
    18. <strong>8. See It Through</strong>
    19. 14 May 2024
    20. 09 May 2024
    21. 03 May 2024
    22. 02 May 2024
      1. Finally, control over product presentation
      2. Curate to convert
      3. Update and share
    23. 2022
    24. 2023
    25. Purchase Orders
    26. Client Dashboard
    27. What’s next?
      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:
    28. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    29. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    30. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    31. Sourcing Materials and Products
    32. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    33. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    34. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    35. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    36. Take Control of Your Studio Today
    37. How are you using Programa?
    38. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
  30. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
      1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
    3. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    4. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    5. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
      1. The Challenge of Traditional FF&E Scheduling
      2. Programa’s Specification & FF&E Solution
      3. Step-by-Step: Creating Your First FF&E Schedule
      4. Best Practices for Flawless Specs
      5. Real-World Impact
      6. Next Steps
      7. The End of Creative Interruption
      8. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  31. The Dawn of SmartSpec: Your Creative Companion
    1. Creativity Amplified
    2. Beyond Documentation: The Future of Design Workflow
    3. Your Practice, Transformed
    4. Join the Creative Revolution
    5. The Future is Here
    6. Experience the Transformation
    7. 12 July 2024
    8. 09 July 2024
    9. 05 July 2024
    10. 04 July 2024
    11. 02 July 2024
    12. 01 July 2024
    13. 19 December 2024
    14. 17 December 2024
    15. 10 December 2024
    16. 09 December 2024
    17. 03 December 2024
    18. 13 September 2024
    19. 11 September 2024
    20. 06 September 2024
    21. 05 September 2024
    22. 03 September 2024
    23. 02 September 2024
    24. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    25. For Designers
    26. For Brands
    27. What’s Next?
  32. Choose your must attend
  33. Space is intentionally limited.
    1. Based in Sydney, YSG is a multi-disciplinary practice trailblazing architectural builds and interior design across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The studio charges spaces with atmospheric potency, staging, and storytelling driving their narrative process. With bold concepts and resourceful details, YSG's projects hopefully stir the soul and spark an emotive drive to feel one's best self within them.
    2. Fixed Image Layouts
    3. Web Clipper Scraper
    4. Hyperlinked URLs
    5. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    6. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    7. 13 June 2024
    8. 07 June 2024
    9. 06 June 2024
    10. 04 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.