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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.
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  5. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  6. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  7. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
  8. The Trade Marketplace Made For Designers And Suppliers
  9. What’s New. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. A Sleek New Look and Feel
    2. Find Exactly What You Need
    3. Collections Define Your Vision
    4. Tailored To Your Needs
    5. Why Designers Love This
    6. Start Using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. Support
      2. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      3. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    7. It's that time of year!
    8. 09 December 2024
    9. 03 December 2024
    10. 28 November 2024
    11. 27 November 2024
    12. 26 November 2024
    13. 20 November 2024
    14. 19 November 2024
    15. 13 November 2024
    16. 08 November 2024
    17. 31 October 2024
    18. 30 October 2024
    19. 29 October 2024
    20. 24 October 2024
    21. 23 October 2024
    22. 22 October 2024
    23. 17 October 2024
    24. 15 October 2024
    25. 11 October 2024
    26. 10 October 2024
    27. 07 October 2024
    28. 03 October 2024
    29. 02 October 2024
    30. 30 September 2024
    31. 25 September 2024
    32. 20 September 2024
    33. 19 September 2024
    34. 17 September 2024
    35. 13 September 2024
    36. 11 September 2024
    37. 06 September 2024
    38. 05 September 2024
    39. 02 September 2024
    40. 30 August 2024
    41. 27 August 2024
    42. 22 August 2024
    43. 21 August 2024
    44. 20 August 2024
    45. 19 August 2024
    46. 16 August 2024
    47. 15 August 2024
    48. 14 August 2024
    49. 12 August 2024
    50. 13 August 2024
    51. 07 August 2024
    52. 08 August 2024
    53. 09 August 2024
    54. 05 August 2024
    55. 01 August 2024
    56. 31 July 2024
    57. 30 July 2024
    58. 29 July 2024
    59. 26 July 2024
    60. 23 July 2024
    61. 18 July 2024
    62. 12 July 2024
    63. 09 July 2024
    64. 05 July 2024
    65. 04 July 2024
    66. 02 July 2024
    67. 01 July 2024
    68. 26 June 2024
    69. 19 June 2024
    70. 18 June 2024
    71. 17 June 2024
    72. 13 June 2024
    73. 07 June 2024
    74. 06 June 2024
    75. 04 June 2024
    76. 30 May 2024
    77. 27 May 2024
    78. 24 May 2024
    79. 23 May 2024
    80. 16 May 2024
    81. 29 April 2024
    82. 24 April 2024
    83. 22 April 2024
  10. April 16 2024
  11. 15 April 2024
  12. Other updates
  13. 11 April 2024
  14. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
    1. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    2. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    3. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
    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. <strong>Why Programa is a Better Choice</strong>
    8. <strong>Easy Transition</strong>
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
    9. How are you using Programa?
    10. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
      1. <strong>Tyler Aspen Edmonds is a Melbourne-based Interior Stylist with a flair for creating cohesive, bold, and dramatic spaces for his clients. </strong>
      2. <strong>We spoke with Tyler about his recent project in Toorak, Melbourne.</strong>
  15. Programa Invoices
    1. Information about how Programa handles your data
    2. Introduction
    3. Our Values<br />
    4. Why we process your information
    5. <br />Your rights over your information
    6. Where we transfer your information<br />
    7. How long do we retain your information
    8. Our use of advanced technologies<br />
    9. How we protect your information<br />
    10. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies<br />
    11. How you can reach us
    12. Types of data we collect and process<br />
    13. What Personal Data we receive<br />
    14. Retention
    15. Our purpose for using your personal data
    16. Disclosing your personal data<br />
    17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    18. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
    19. When and why we share your information with others
    20. Your rights over your information
    21. How long we retain your information
    22. Your customers’ information
    23. Additional Information about how we process data globally
    24. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
    25. United States Regional Privacy Notice
    26. What information we collect and share about you
    27. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
    28. Sources of Personal Information
    29. How long we keep your information
    30. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    31. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    32. Collaboration Made Easy
    33. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    34. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    35. Studio WIP
    36. What else is new?
    37. What’s coming in February?
    38. Top practices for managing money
    39. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
    40. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
    41. Methods for Calculating Fees
    42. Which Method Will Work For Your Studio?
    43. A Designers Responsibility
    44. Seven Tips for Knowing Your Value as an Interior Designer
  16. <strong>1. Get clear on your offering.</strong>
  17. <strong>2. Know who you want to work with.</strong>
  18. <strong>3. Don’t compare yourself to others.</strong>
  19. <strong>4. Set clear boundaries.</strong>
  20. <strong>5. Learn to say no.</strong>
  21. <strong>6. Follow systems and processes.</strong>
  22. <strong>7. Get help.</strong>
    1. What is Transparency?
    2. What are the benefits?
    3. Getting Started
    4. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    5. Enter Programa
    6. Clear and Precise Presentations
    7. Easier Management of Data
    8. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    9. Schedules Update:
    10. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
    11. Pinboards Update
    12. Web Clipper Update
    13. On the Horizon
    14. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
    15. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
    16. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
    17. Highlight
    18. Other fixes
    19. What is a Spec Sheet?
    20. The Power of Programa
    21. Flexible Design Features
    22. Ease of Use
    23. Cost Savings
    24. Increased Productivity
    25. The Issue
    26. The Result
    27. The Solution
    28. 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
    29. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      1. SAFETY DOOR HANDLE
      2. The Bellini Collection
    30. The Range
    31. Installation
    32. Service
      1. What’s New at Programa?
      2. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
      3. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
      4. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
      5. Explore our ‘Made with Programa’ feature, where Shona McElroy of SMAC Studio shares the journey behind ‘Introspection,’ highlighting the challenges, workflow, and how Programa played a pivotal role from concept to completion.
      6. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
      7. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
      8. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
      9. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
      10. Build Your Own Product Libraries
      11. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
      12. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
      13. Effortless Integration and Customization
      14. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
      15. Key Features:
      16. From Contributing Editor, Andrew Mitchell, director of MR. MITCHELL, Interior designer and founder of The Design Coach.
      17. <strong>6 Procurement Tips</strong>
      18. Scheduling with Programa and Client Approvals
      19. Streamlined Procurement Management
      20. Budget Tracking for Financial Clarity
      21. Hidden Feature for Internal Reviews
      22. Client Dashboard for Transparency and Easy Communication
      23. Centralized Project Management for Cohesion and Control
      24. Long-Term Efficiency with Programa
    33. 1. Don’t Light Everything
    34. 2. Design with Layers
    35. 3. Design for Looks
    36. 4. Design for Activity
    37. 5. Design with Control
      1. Redesigning Industry Workflows
      2. Moving Beyond Spreadsheets
      3. Industry-Specific Features
      4. Better Client Communications
      5. Try Programa Today
    38. Client Portal
    39. Client Communication
    40. Rebranding
    41. Client Testimonial
    42. Software Solution
    43. 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
      8. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
      9. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
      10. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
      11. Reusing and Grouping Components
      12. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
      13. What are cookies?
      14. How do we use cookies?
      15. Strictly Necessary Cookies
      16. Optional Cookies
      17. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
      18. Updates to this Policy
      19. How to contact us
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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.