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Release Notes - End of September 2024

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Updated: 03 October 2024

30 September 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for the total cost calculation in Schedules.
  • Better handling of crop tool in Schedules, especially those with large lists of Products.
  • Fix for where Tasks now disappear from the board when deleted.
  • Fixed issue where image uploads were failing on Project Settings page
  • Phase dropdown in Tasks now scrolls (if you had that many phases!)
  • Fix for issue where Task target dates weren't saving properly.
  • NEW ability to SORT tasks by due date

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Improvements and finalisation of new search, results page, and loading.
  • (Coming soon) More work on filters
  • Fixed an issue in Leads/Quote Requests if the Designer's studio image was missing.
  • (Coming soon) Better product suggestions.

25 September 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue on the Getting Started page
  • Placeholder icons in Invoicing for some upcoming changes
  • Fixed issue with deleted projects and time entry filtering.
  • Fixed an issue with permissions for Studio members.

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Work on new carousel showcase feature in trade portal
  • (Coming soon) Work on new Searching within Trade Portal
  • (Coming soon) Improved reliability of search terms in new Search
  • NEW Capability to export product data for bulk editing and re-upload

20 September 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (Coming soon) Integration with third party presentation software

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Tweaks for trending products
  • (Coming soon) New category navigation
  • (Coming soon) Speed and performance improvements to filtering

19 September 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Improved number translation when importing
  • Improved backend handling of invoices
  • Fixed an issue that hindered users from adding new products to their product libraries from the Schedule.
  • (Coming soon) Bank Transfer payment option
  • Fixed button that upgrades account
  • Improved sync with accounting third party software.

 

Program for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Carousel spotlight management feature
  • (Coming soon) Persistent filters when sorting
  • (Coming soon) New component for trending products

17 September 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (NEW) Ability to filter tasks by due date status, including overdue, due soon, and no due date.
  • Work on third party integrations
  • More work on Project Management filters

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) New filters for the Trade Portal
  • (Coming soon) New category and subcategory pages
Table of contents
  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. Add LightCo to your Schedules
    1. Moby Dick Pendant Light by Karman
    2. Buoy Double Cone Pendant Light by Bomma
    3. Specifying LightCo products in Programa
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    1. 1. hey how are you
    2. 2. something else
    3. Blog Callout
    4. Methods for Calculating Fees
    5. Which Method Will Work For Your Studio?
    6. A Designers Responsibility
    7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
      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. How Does the Programa x QuickBooks Integration Work?
    8. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
    9. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
    10. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
  10. Invest in health, and home.
  11. <strong>Technogym Live</strong>
    1. Q3 Product Update
    2. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    3. The All-new Web Clipper
    4. Other Improvements
    5. What’s next?
    6. <strong>Why Programa is a Better Choice</strong>
    7. <strong>Easy Transition</strong>
  12. Programa Invoices
    1. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    2. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    3. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    4. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    5. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    6. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    7. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    8. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    9. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    10. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    11. 13 June 2024
    12. 07 June 2024
    13. 06 June 2024
    14. 04 June 2024
    15. 29 April 2024
    16. 24 April 2024
    17. 22 April 2024
  13. 16 April 2024
  14. 15 April 2024
  15. Other updates
    1. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
      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
    2. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    3. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    4. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
    5. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
    6. The Solution
    7. The Result
    8. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    9. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    10. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
  16. Interior Design Approvals and Client Communication
    1. The Significance of Client Communication in Interior Design
    2. Key Features of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    3. Benefits of Using Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    4. Practical Applications of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    5. Conclusion
    6. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    7. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    8. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    9. Tablet-friendly update
    10. Day 1: Time, profits & creative vision
    11. Day 1 Takeaway
    12. Day 2: Accuracy, visibility & staying out of your client’s inbox
    13. Day 2 Takeaway
    14. Exclusive bonus when you attend live:
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
  17. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  18. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  19. 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
  20. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
  21. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  22. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  23. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  24. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  25. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  26. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  27. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  28. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  29. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. 1. Step back to grow
    2. 2. Busyness isn’t a badge of honour
    3. 3. You don’t have to do it all
  30. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  31. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  32. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
    1. Getting Started Dashboard
    2. Schedules
    3. Client Dashboard
    4. Web Clipper
    5. Pinboards
    6. Project Management
    7. Invoicing
    8. Address Book
    9. Trade Portal
    10. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  33. How to Connect with Your Ideal Clients
  34. Choosing the Right Marketing Channels
  35. How to Differentiate Yourself
  36. Leveraging Relationships to Stand Out
    1. Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa
    2. Why attend this US focused Programa webinar?
    3. Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability
    4. How to create your project management ecosystem
    5. Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value
    6. The power of a Product Library
    7. Project template showcase: the design package
    8. Programa: Powerful tools
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    16. 3 April 2025
    17. 1 April 2025
    18. 28 March 2025
    19. 25 March 2025
    20. 20 March 2025
    21. 18 March 2025
    22. Welcome Back!
    23. 06 January 2025
    24. It's that time of year!
    25. 19 December 2024
    26. 17 December 2024
    27. 10 December 2024
    28. 09 December 2024
    29. 03 December 2024
    30. 28 November 2024
    31. 27 November 2024
    32. 26 November 2024
    33. 20 November 2024
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    35. 13 November 2024
    36. 08 November 2024
    37. 31 October 2024
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    40. 24 October 2024
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    43. 17 October 2024
    44. 15 October 2024
    45. 11 October 2024
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    47. 07 October 2024
    48. 03 October 2024
    49. 02 October 2024
    50. 30 September 2024
    51. 25 September 2024
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    54. 17 September 2024
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    56. 11 September 2024
    57. 06 September 2024
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    59. 02 September 2024
    60. 30 August 2024
    61. 27 August 2024
    62. 22 August 2024
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    65. 19 August 2024
    66. 16 August 2024
    67. 15 August 2024
    68. 14 August 2024
    69. 12 August 2024
    70. 13 August 2024
    71. 07 August 2024
    72. 08 August 2024
    73. 09 August 2024
    74. 05 August 2024
    75. 01 August 2024
    76. 31 July 2024
    77. 30 July 2024
    78. 29 July 2024
    79. 26 July 2024
    80. 23 July 2024
    81. 18 July 2024
    82. 12 July 2024
    83. 09 July 2024
    84. 05 July 2024
    85. 04 July 2024
    86. 02 July 2024
    87. 01 July 2024
    88. 26 June 2024
    89. 19 June 2024
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    92. 30 May 2024
    93. 27 May 2024
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    97. 14 May 2024
    98. 09 May 2024
    99. 03 May 2024
    100. 02 May 2024
  37. April 16 2024
  38. 11 April 2024
  39. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
    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. Highlight
    6. Other fixes
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for September 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.