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2.2 Release Notes

Introducing Studio WIP, the easiest way to keep your projects running smoothly.
Programa
Updated: 03 July 2024
Studio WIP makes it easy to see everything you're working on in one place.

Studio WIP

Studio WIP is a consolidated view of all tasks across all projects. Rather than clicking into each individual project to view your active tasks, you can now see them all in one organised space. This makes is easier for you to track deadlines, resource staff time and build your weekly program across all projects.

You can also add new tasks, edit existing tasks, filter by project, filter by team member and start/stop time entries. Finally everything your team is working on, in one place.

You can learn more about Studio WIP here.

What else is new?

  • Autocomplete and suggested entries for suppliers within Schedules. This means no more duplicate data entry when you’re building your Schedules.
  • You can now duplicate projects, meaning you can create a new project using the data and structure of existing projects.
  • Resize images within schedules.
  • Improvements to shared view of Pinboards.
  • Various UX and speed improvements.

What’s coming in February?

Invoicing & Xero Integration

Programa’s new invoicing tools will finally bring your project workflow and billing systems into one place. No more copying and pasting between spreadsheets, time tracking tools and your invoicing platform. With Programa you’ll be able to quickly create a new invoice, add products from Schedules, time entries and custom items, and send to your clients in minutes. Clients can make payments online which means you’ll get paid faster.

Our Xero integration means there’s nothing to do in Xero, other than reconcile your payments once they’ve been received. When you create and send invoices with Programa, we will synchronise this information with Xero, from creating a draft, to approval and marking an invoice as sent. You can also choose your Xero accounts directly within Programa.

Trade Portal Improvements & Shopify Integration

In February we will begin rolling-out significant improvements to the Trade Portal, including a redesigned interface, powerful search functionality, dozens of new brands and speed improvements.

Our Shopify integration will allow brands to register and integrate their products on Programa within minutes. No more double handling and managing multiple databases – simply update your website and Programa will instantly update to reflect your changes.

Improvements to Schedules, Web Clipper and PDF Exports

There’s dozens of improvements planned for February, including implementing Card View within Schedules, allowing a more visual presentation of your projects, increased functionality of the Web Clipper, improvements and optimisations for PDF Schedule Exports and much, much more.

Table of contents
  1. Schedules Update:
  2. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
  3. Pinboards Update
  4. Web Clipper Update
  5. On the Horizon
  6. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  7. Introduction to Programa
  8. Getting Started Dashboard
  9. Schedules
  10. Client Dashboard
  11. Web Clipper
  12. Pinboards
  13. Project Management
  14. Address Book
  15. Invoicing
  16. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  17. Seamless Integration with Product Library
  18. Tailored PDF Exports
  19. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
  20. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  21. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  22. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  23. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  24. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  25. <strong>Illegal Content</strong>
    1. Introduction
    2. Why we have User Guidelines
    3. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    4. Rules for user-generated content
    5. How can I report an issue or get support?
    6. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    7. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    8. Key Benefits:
    9. <strong>Why Programa is a Better Choice</strong>
    10. <strong>Easy Transition</strong>
    11. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    12. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    13. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    14. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    15. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    16. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
    17. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    18. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    19. Collaboration Made Easy
    20. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    21. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
      1. Information about how Programa handles your data
      2. Our Values<br />
      3. Why we process your information
      4. <br />Your rights over your information
      5. Where we transfer your information<br />
      6. How long do we retain your information
      7. Our use of advanced technologies<br />
      8. How we protect your information<br />
      9. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies<br />
      10. How you can reach us
      11. Types of data we collect and process<br />
      12. What Personal Data we receive<br />
      13. Retention
      14. Our purpose for using your personal data
      15. Disclosing your personal data<br />
      16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
      17. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
      18. When and why we share your information with others
      19. Your rights over your information
      20. How long we retain your information
      21. Your customers’ information
      22. Additional Information about how we process data globally
      23. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
      24. United States Regional Privacy Notice
      25. What information we collect and share about you
      26. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
      27. Sources of Personal Information
      28. How long we keep your information
    22. 14 May 2024
    23. 09 May 2024
    24. 03 May 2024
    25. 02 May 2024
    26. 30 May 2024
    27. 27 May 2024
    28. 24 May 2024
    29. 23 May 2024
    30. 16 May 2024
    31. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    32. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    33. Built by and for designers
    34. 29 April 2024
    35. 24 April 2024
    36. 22 April 2024
  26. 16 April 2024
  27. 15 April 2024
  28. Other updates
    1. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
    2. Security Controls
    3. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    4. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
    5. Your IP is Yours, Forever
    6. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    7. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    8. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    9. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    10. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    11. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    12. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    13. Sourcing Materials and Products
    14. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    15. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    16. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    17. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    18. Take Control of Your Studio Today
    19. 30 August 2024
    20. 27 August 2024
    21. 22 August 2024
    22. 21 August 2024
    23. 20 August 2024
    24. 19 August 2024
    25. 16 August 2024
    26. 15 August 2024
    27. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    28. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    29. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    30. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    31. Bringing it all together.
      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
    32. 26 June 2024
    33. 19 June 2024
    34. 18 June 2024
    35. 17 June 2024
    36. 14 August 2024
    37. 12 August 2024
    38. 13 August 2024
    39. 07 August 2024
    40. 08 August 2024
    41. 09 August 2024
    42. 05 August 2024
    43. 01 August 2024
    44. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    45. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    46. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
    47. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
    48. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
    49. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  29. Materials Mastery: Sourcing, Selection, and Inventory
    1. Pinboards: Your Creative Oasis
    2. Financial Finesse: The Art of Business Management
    3. Embark on Your Programa Journey Today
    4. Client Portal
    5. Client Communication
    6. Rebranding
    7. Client Testimonial
    8. Software Solution
    9. The Issue
    10. The Solution
    11. The Result
    12. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    13. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    14. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    15. Getting Started is a Breeze
    16. 20 September 2024
    17. 19 September 2024
    18. 17 September 2024
    19. What’s New?
    20. Why Change?
    21. Key Enhancements
    22. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    23. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    24. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    25. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    26. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
  30. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
    1. Studio WIP
    2. What else is new?
    3. What’s coming in February?
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Explore the enhanced capabilities of Programa's 2.2 release, featuring the introduction of Studio WIP for effortless project tracking. With Studio WIP, all your tasks across projects are consolidated into one organized space, simplifying deadline tracking, resource management, and weekly program building. Additionally, benefit from autocomplete for suppliers in schedules, project duplication functionality, image resizing within schedules, and various UX and speed improvements for a smoother user experience.

Looking ahead, anticipate exciting developments in the upcoming February release. Programa's new invoicing tools will seamlessly integrate project workflow and billing systems, allowing for quick invoice creation, inclusion of schedule products and time entries, and online client payments for faster transactions. Moreover, with the Xero integration, invoicing processes are streamlined, synchronizing invoice information seamlessly between Programa and Xero.

Expect significant enhancements to the Trade Portal, featuring a redesigned interface, robust search functionality, and Shopify integration for effortless product registration and updates. Further improvements include card view implementation in schedules for visual project presentation, enhanced functionality of the Web Clipper, and optimizations for PDF schedule exports, ensuring a more efficient and intuitive user experience across the board.

Stay tuned as Programa continues to evolve, offering innovative solutions to streamline your interior design projects and enhance productivity.