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Q3 Product Update

The world's best scheduling software gets even better.
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Updated: 03 July 2024

Q3 Product Update

It’s been a very busy few months at Programa. We’re excited to share that we’ve completed our second capital raise. This is exciting for many reasons, however most importantly it means we can continue building the best possible experience for interior designers and architects.

Our engineering and product team have released hundreds of improvements to the platform. Thank you to all of our users who’ve made suggestions – we love feedback and if there’s anything you think will improve your experience please let us know. There’s no suggestion that’s too big, or too small.

Here’s a recap of the highlights and a sneak peek of what we’ll be releasing over the coming weeks.

Schedules is now even better.

The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.

With more than 30,000 products being added to Schedules each month (and growing fast) we’re always working to make scheduling even easier.

At Programa, we believe every designer should have the tools to create space in their workflow, and ultimately to spend less time doing admin, and more time being creative and delivering beautiful projects. With this vision, we’re always improving and innovating our Schedules feature to be as powerful, intuitive and easy-to-use as possible.

In quarter 3 we focussed on improving Schedules for our power users, including:

  • We added more powerful copying, duplicating, archiving, sorting, editing tools, and keyboard shortcuts to make it even easier to quickly create and manage your schedules.
  • PDF exports are now more customisable, and more usable. Important notes, flagged changes, long text wrapping, and several other improvements make PDF exporting even better.
  • PDF Spec Sheets are now live, customisable, and able to be downloaded in bulk at the click of a button.
  • You can now add attachments to Schedules allowing you to attach any supporting documentation to a schedule such as plans, documentation plans, spec briefs or general notes. These can be accessed and downloaded by clients, builders and trades via your Shared Schedule or QR codes.
  • You can now add inset images to product images. For example, you can add fabric swatches that overlay the product image.
  • Improvements to financial view of Schedules
  • You can now add internal notes to a product that only you and your team can see.
  • Dozens of smaller UX, usability and speed improvements.
The all-new Web Clipper.

The All-new Web Clipper

Our web clipper is one of our most popular features and makes importing product information from third-party websites a breeze. With our all-new Web Clipper you can now:

  • Import multiple images at once.
  • You can now import products directly to your Product Library.
  • You can now capture images with our screenshot tool, making it even easier to add product images to Schedules, concept images to Pinboards, or adding multiple customisation images to your Product Library.
  • Several speed and usability improvements.

Other Improvements

  • You can now tag and organize your Image Library
  • More support for various screen sizes, small screens and mobile
  • Improvements to the integration between Address Book and Schedules
  • Improvements to Quote Requests
  • And many, many more!
Procurement tools are launching in November

What’s next?

Procurement – Launching in November

Never miss a deadline again with our new Procurement tool for Schedules. Soon you’ll be able to keep track of payments, orders, deliveries, deposits all from within your Schedule, as well as from a new, centralised Procurement Hub that brings all of your procurements tasks – from all projects – into a single, easy-to-manage hub.

Following the release of Procurement 1.0, we’ll be following this with tools to help manage purchase orders, approvals, reminders, deliveries and much, much more.

Client Dashboard – Schedule Approvals

Seeking approvals from clients is hard enough, even without having to manage these via email, text, WhatsApp, and phone calls. Soon, you’ll be able to send products for approval directly from your Schedule, without having to bundle these together like you might in Xero or other tools. Your clients will be able to quickly and easily provide their approval and feedback directly to your Schedule. This is planned for launch in January 2023.

Studio Management Tools

In early 2023 we’ll be releasing the first of several tools that will make running your studio, your team and your projects, much easier. From time sheets to resource planning, Programa will keep your studio running smoothly.

Improvements to Product Library, and much, much more

In addition to Procurement and Schedule Approvals we’ll also be rolling-out improvements to Product Library, Pinboards, and almost all other features.

Table of contents
  1. Why Winning Work Matters for Interior Designers
  2. The Benefits of CRM Software for Interior Designers
  3. Using Project Management Tools as a CRM
  4. Outcome
  5. 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
  6. 30 August 2024
  7. 27 August 2024
  8. 22 August 2024
  9. 21 August 2024
  10. 20 August 2024
  11. 19 August 2024
  12. 16 August 2024
  13. 15 August 2024
  14. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
  15. Security Controls
  16. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  17. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
  18. Your IP is Yours, Forever
  19. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  20. 14 August 2024
  21. 12 August 2024
  22. 13 August 2024
  23. 07 August 2024
  24. 08 August 2024
  25. 09 August 2024
  26. 05 August 2024
  27. 01 August 2024
  28. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
  29. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
  30. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
  31. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
  32. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
  33. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
  34. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
  35. The Issue
  36. The Result
  37. The Solution
  38. Get Started Today
  39. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
  40. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
  41. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
    1. 1. Specification Management Command Center
    2. 2. Project Management Suite
    3. 3. Procurement & Financial Tools
    4. 4. Client Dashboard
    5. 5. Digital Design Libraries
    6. Why Programa Stands Out
    7. Fast-Track Your Setup
    8. The Future of FF&E Management
    9. Transform Your FF&E Management Today
    10. 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.
  42. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  43. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  44. Collaboration Made Easy
  45. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  46. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
  47. Programa Invoices
    1. A comprehensive look into Dean Dyson's mission, culture, and integration of Programa for efficient project management and client communication.
    2. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    3. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    4. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    5. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    6. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
  48. <strong>Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa</strong>
  49. The Trade Marketplace Made For Designers And Suppliers
  50. 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
    7. Q3 Product Update
    8. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    9. The All-new Web Clipper
    10. Other Improvements
    11. What’s next?
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Programa's Q3 Product Update: Enhancing Interior Design Workflow

At Programa, we're dedicated to continually improving our platform to provide the best experience for interior designers and architects. Here's a rundown of our Q3 product update highlights and a glimpse into what's coming next:

Enhancements to Schedules Schedules, our flagship feature, has undergone significant improvements to cater to power users. Key updates include:

  • Enhanced copying, duplicating, archiving, sorting, and editing tools for efficient schedule management.
  • Customizable PDF exports with improved usability and readability.
  • Introduction of PDF Spec Sheets, allowing bulk downloads at the click of a button.
  • Attachment support for schedules, enabling the addition of supporting documentation.
  • Inset image feature for product images, facilitating the overlay of fabric swatches and other customizations.
  • Financial view improvements and internal notes for enhanced collaboration.

Introducing the All-new Web Clipper Our popular web clipper feature has been revamped to offer enhanced functionality:

  • Import multiple images simultaneously.
  • Direct importation of products to your Product Library.
  • Capture images with the screenshot tool for seamless integration with schedules and pinboards.
  • Various speed and usability enhancements.

Additional Improvements Our updates extend beyond schedules and the web clipper:

  • Tag and organize your Image Library.
  • Enhanced support for various screen sizes and mobile devices.
  • Improved integration between Address Book and Schedules.
  • Upgrades to Quote Requests and more.

Coming Soon: Procurement Tools Launching in November, our Procurement tool for Schedules will ensure you never miss a deadline. Track payments, orders, deliveries, and deposits seamlessly from within your schedule or the centralized Procurement Hub.

Upcoming Features Stay tuned for upcoming features, including client dashboard enhancements for schedule approvals and studio management tools for resource planning and time tracking.

Embrace the Future of Interior Design with Programa With continuous updates and innovative features, Programa empowers designers to streamline their workflow, enhance collaboration, and deliver exceptional projects. Join Programa and elevate your interior design process today.