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Updated: 24 July 2024
Ability to select the new 'Hidden' status in Schedules

11 April 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue when entering a product with lengthy details in the schedule and sharing it to the client dashboard, the product details section gets cut off. Also fixes the label beneath to "description".
  • Fixed visual treatment for large numbers in the fields within Schedules
  • Fix for Suppliers in Schedules not updating properly and fix for when the supplier address field is too long
  • Fix for elements in the Schedule section line item
  • Reduced chance of errors when copying a schedule

Programa for Brands

  • New Insights tab in Products table coming soon
  • Improvement to CSV import template to remove Option Name and Option Value columns and derive them from either existing columns or new columns
  • Fix for the admin csv import dry run function

09 April 2024

Highlight

New 'Hidden' product status in Schedules.

You now have the ability to keep Product line items in schedules hidden from customers so you can focus on designing and less time worrying about what your customer sees. More specifically, any Product with 'Hidden' status will:

  • Be excluded from Client Dashboard and live links
  • Remain visible in your schedules the same as any other line item
  • Be excluded from financial totals (both section and schedule level).
  • Remain visible to select in Purchase Orders
  • Remain visible to select in Invoicing
  • Remain excluded from exports (bulk select, schedule and excel exports)

 

Other fixes

  • Fix for when the up and down arrow are spammed when viewing Product Details in Schedules, this resulted in ending up on the wrong product.
  • Fix to exclude certain countries from the invoice application fee due to Stripe limitations. Until Stripe supports application fees in Mexico, the plan unfortunately is to not add it to invoices.
  • Fix for localising Stripe processing fees that are being passed on and update to the calculation.
  • Fix for limiting the invoice item description field to 500 characters so that it doesn't break when the invoice is generated.
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
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  13. 16 April 2024
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  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
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    3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    4. Getting Started is a Breeze
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Stay ahead of the curve with our Release Notes - Start of April 2024, offering a detailed overview of the latest developments in Programa. Updated as of April 29, 2024, this release introduces groundbreaking features such as the option to mark products as 'Hidden' within schedules, providing designers with greater control over visibility and customer interaction. Dive into the intricacies of fixes and enhancements, including improved visual treatments, streamlined CSV imports, and refined product details handling in schedules. Brands can anticipate the forthcoming Insights tab in the Products table, empowering them with deeper analytical capabilities for informed decision-making. Technical updates underscore our commitment to reliability and performance, with optimizations ranging from testing suite expansions to procurement refinements. Furthermore, our Release Notes highlight essential fixes addressing issues such as incorrect product navigation and Stripe processing fee localization. Join us on the journey of continual improvement as we strive to elevate your Programa experience. Stay informed, stay empowered.