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Updated: 25 July 2024

30 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Continued work on Project Management (coming soon!)
  • Fix for PDF images that looked distorted
  • Fix for old sharing links still accessed via pdf downloads
  • Changed for location of T&Cs within PDF export, especially for large bodies of text.
  • Fix for QuickBooks sync job where the invoice doesn't exist in Stripe

 

Programa for Brands

  • Brands Dashboard tweaks

27 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Task Creation for Project Management (coming soon)
  • Tax figures in schedule are also included in excel export
  • Fix for importing QB tax rates once they are archived

24 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Updated 'book training session' link for designers
  • Increase terms and conditions font size
  • Product Library style updates for search, sort, filter section
  • Add Tax exclusive/inclusive labels on schedule totals (coming soon!)
  • Project Management timelines (coming soon!)
  • Changes to invoicing page for when only partial stripe setup has occurred.

23 May 2024

 

Highlight

Product Library has gotten a little makeover!

  • New look and feel
  • For those with access to our Trade Portal (Australia and New Zealand only at the moment) ability to now 'Add' Trade Portal products to your Product Library. This utilises a similar experience as in Schedules, except it only searches for Trade Portal Products since you're already in Product Library.
  • Ability to see which products in your Product Library are from the Trade Portal
  • Ability to see when you imported those Trade Portal products (date stamp)
  • Fix for the invoice sidenav bar (when you're creating a new invoice) which was weirdly sitting behind the header section at the top of the page.

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for spec sheet Notes missing in PDF Export
  • Fixes for tax changes on Invoicing page (Tax coming soon!)
  • Fix for tax rate calculation when markup is toggled
  • Ability to toggle whether an item is taxable or not in Invoicing.
  • Changes to the 'Need Help' link in the designer sidebar
  • Experiment - Add products via Product Match flow
  • Fix for Invoice ready to send error
  • Add any missing tax rates to Quickbooks from Programa when Invoicing (coming soon!)
  • Fix for ensuring PDF export includes only filtered item attachments

 

Programa for Brands

  • Supplier subscription quantity shouldn't be updated
  • Fix for CSV Parser to correct dimensions order
  • Update TO email to new alias for brand operations mailer
  • Correct format for PriceFrom field for CSV product import
  • Filter products by date on new My Products page (coming soon!)
  • Company owner check on dry run CSV upload

16 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Check for allowing only one connection at a time to an external accounting platform.
  • Fix for Quickbooks Invoice line item issue from trailing white spaces
  • Apply tax at Invoice level when connected to Quickbooks

 

Programa for Brands

  • Empty states for Activity Widget on Brand Dashboard (coming soon)
Table of contents
  1. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
  2. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
  3. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
  4. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  5. The Programa Advantage
  6. The Trade Portal Advantage
  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. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
  13. Enter Programa
  14. Clear and Precise Presentations
  15. Easier Management of Data
  16. Exports That Work The Way You Do
  17. All spots have been filled
  18. Board View:
  19. List View:
  20. Timeline View:
  21. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
  22. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  23. Studio WIP
  24. What else is new?
  25. What’s coming in February?
  26. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
  27. Security Controls
  28. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  29. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
  30. Your IP is Yours, Forever
  31. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  32. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  33. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  34. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  35. Bringing it all together.
    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
  36. The Range
  37. Installation
  38. Service
  39. Support
    1. Creating spaces seamlessly, blending style and comfort is nothing short of an art form.
  40. Beanbags: Where Comfort Meets Elegance
  41. Serving Trays: Functional Elegance
  42. Lights: Illuminating Ambiance
    1. Whether you’re designing a residential home, a commercial space, or a public area, SACKit® ‘s products provide a perfect canvas for architects and designers to express their creativity.
    2.  
    3. These are not just furnishings; they are statements of design excellence.
  43. Client Portal
  44. Client Communication
  45. Rebranding
  46. Client Testimonial
  47. Software Solution
  48. What you’ll learn in this article:
    1. Price Is Positioning
    2. Strategic Pricing
    3. Profitability = Power
    4. Clarity Is Luxury
    5. Embodied Confidence = Energetic Alignment
    6. Your Next Move
  49. Seven Tips for Knowing Your Value as an Interior Designer
  50. <strong>1. Get clear on your offering.</strong>
  51. <strong>2. Know who you want to work with.</strong>
  52. <strong>3. Don’t compare yourself to others.</strong>
  53. <strong>4. Set clear boundaries.</strong>
  54. <strong>5. Learn to say no.</strong>
  55. <strong>6. Follow systems and processes.</strong>
  56. <strong>7. Get help.</strong>
  57. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  58. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  59. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  60. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  61. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  62. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  63. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  64. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  65. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    2. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    3. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    4. 2022
    5. 2023
    6. Purchase Orders
    7. Client Dashboard
    8. What’s next?
    9. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    10. Tailored PDF Exports
    11. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    12. 26 June 2024
    13. 19 June 2024
    14. 18 June 2024
    15. 17 June 2024
    16. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    17. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    18. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    19. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    20. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    21. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    22. 28 November 2024
    23. 27 November 2024
    24. 26 November 2024
    25. 20 November 2024
    26. 19 November 2024
    27. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    28. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    29. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    30. All-encompassing Project Management
    31. A Library at Your Fingertips
    32. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
    33. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    34. Customisation at its Best
    35. <strong><strong>1. Follow A Clearly Defined Process</strong></strong>
    36. <strong>2. Create a Detailed Scope of Work</strong>
    37. <strong><strong>3. Set Clear Boundaries</strong></strong>
    38. <strong>4. Document Everything Thoroughly</strong>
    39. <strong>5. Be Clear on the Limit of your Management Services</strong>
    40. <strong>6. Communicate Regularly</strong>
    41. <strong>7. Action Breakdowns Immediately</strong>
    42. <strong>8. See It Through</strong>
    43. Fixed Image Layouts
    44. Web Clipper Scraper
    45. Hyperlinked URLs
    46. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    47. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    48. 30 August 2024
    49. 27 August 2024
    50. 22 August 2024
    51. 21 August 2024
    52. 20 August 2024
    53. 19 August 2024
    54. 16 August 2024
    55. 15 August 2024
    56. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    57. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    58. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    59. Tablet-friendly update
    60. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    61. 09 April 2024
    62. 28 March 2024
    63. 22 March 2024
    64. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    65. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    66. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    67. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    68. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
    69. Why Invest in a Design Process?
    70. Crafting Your Unique Process
    71. Unlock Your Potential with The Design Coach
    72. 30 May 2024
    73. 27 May 2024
    74. 24 May 2024
    75. 23 May 2024
    76. 16 May 2024

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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for May 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.