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Programa
Updated: 25 July 2024

26 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon!)
    • Task delete confirmation
    • New Checklists in Tasks for Project Management - ability to easily add, complete, and remove checklist items in Task cards.
    • Ability to see team members assigned to a Task directly in Board view, with a max of 3 visible members and an indicator for additional hidden team members
    • New Key Date feature - Add and display important dates set on a task, and see it in the Timeline view
    • New ability to see the number of completed and total checklist items in Board and List View for each Task
    • Resolved issue where the project-timeline header overlapped with project management menu options.
    • Ability to display selected phases on task cards in Board view
    • Elegant handle of profiles pictures with no image set.
    • Added Task comments in Project Management with ability to add, view, and delete comments.
    • Tasks created in any swim lane now assumes the status of that swimlane, and not default to 'To Do'
    • Added search functionality to task attribute dropdowns
  • Fixed an issue where a blank page was generated at the end of Schedule Export PDF when terms and conditions were turned off before exporting
  • Fix to maintain scroll position after archiving or deleting photos in Pinboards.
  • Empty state for Schedules now provides clear call to actions for new users to easily navigate and add products.
  • Improved padding around the checkbox and resolved visibility/accessibility issues in Shared Schedules.
  • (Coming soon) Apple Signup and Login using your Apple credentials.
  • Added spinner in Task form to indicate when sending or saving data

 

Programa for Brands

  • Enhanced Get Started Page with new payment logic and streamlined onboarding steps
  • Improved accessibility for the Done button on the Supplier Company Edit detail side panel in Safari browser.
  • Search in new Brand Directory
  • Backend preparation for new Brands plans launch
  • New filter by category in Brands Directory
  • New Supplier Brand company page showcasing a snapshot of the Brands products and link to view the rest of those Brand's products.
  • Updated to new Brand Plan names
  • New "Jump to" carousel feature in Brands Directory

19 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Project Management coming soon
    • Enhanced Timeline View now integrates Project and Phase data
  • Better validation messages when importing address book data
  • Improved Task form now resets when opening the modal for easier data entry.
  • Fixed Pinboards 'Move to Section' menu when bulk changing pins now displays all sections and is scrollable for improved user experience.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New ability to add a header image to your sub-Brand's profile (to be used if the sub-brand is a featured Brand in the new Brand Directory)
  • Revamped brand cards on the Brand Profile page

18 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Coming soon for Project Management
    • Start and stop timers directly from Task Cards with cumulative time tracking.
    • List View for Tasks in a Project, now displaying task details including status, phase, target date, team members, and recorded time.
  • Fixed the issue where invoice transaction fee amounts were not showing up in QuickBooks
  • New simple bulk actions in Image Library

17 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to add and remove team members to/from a Task in Project Management, with the ability to select up to 50 members and search for them.
  • Ability to internally import schedule data from a template.
  • Resolved Time Tracking issue where time entries became unlinked from Board card: Users can now view previous time entries and create new entries as expected.
  • Fixed an issue with German month names.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Update Side Navigation panel access logic to align with new Brands Plans.
  • Add 'Featured Content' to Brand Profile which can be self-edited and updated.
  • New 'Featured Brands' section in Brands Directory including dynamic cards that either show Brand banner or associated Brand products.
Table of contents
  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. 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. From Contributing Editor, Andrew Mitchell, director of MR. MITCHELL, Interior designer and founder of The Design Coach.
    4. <strong>Why is managing a budget important?</strong>
    5. <strong>Why can getting a budget be so difficult?</strong>
  6. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  7. Setting Clear Expectations and Boundaries
  8. Professionalism in Operations and Contracts
  9. Managing Finances and Discounting
  10. Handling Product Purchasing and Trade Pricing
  11. Protecting Relationships
  12. Keep it Professional
  13. Design Fees & Discounting
  14. Product Purchasing & Trade Pricing
  15. Key Benefits:
  16. What is Transparency?
    1. 1. Design Fees
    2. 2. Margins on Product
    3. 3. Managing Budgets and Timelines
  17. What are the benefits?
  18. Getting Started
  19. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
    1. Benefits:
  20. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
  21. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
  22. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
  23. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
    1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
    2. Benefits of the Update
  24. What is a Spec Sheet?
  25. The Power of Programa
  26. Flexible Design Features
  27. Ease of Use
  28. Cost Savings
  29. Increased Productivity
  30. How to Connect with Your Ideal Clients
  31. Choosing the Right Marketing Channels
  32. How to Differentiate Yourself
  33. Leveraging Relationships to Stand Out
    1. What’s New?
    2. Why Change?
    3. Key Enhancements
    4. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    5. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    6. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    7. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    8. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    9. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
      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
      9. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      10. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      11. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
      12. Why Winning Work Matters for Interior Designers
      13. The Benefits of CRM Software for Interior Designers
      14. Using Project Management Tools as a CRM
      15. Outcome
    10. 30 August 2024
    11. 27 August 2024
    12. 22 August 2024
    13. 21 August 2024
    14. 20 August 2024
    15. 19 August 2024
    16. 16 August 2024
    17. 15 August 2024
    18. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    19. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    20. Built by and for designers
    21. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    22. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    23. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    24. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    25. Bringing it all together.
  34. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  35. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  36. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  37. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  38. Making It All Work Together
    1. 26 June 2024
    2. 19 June 2024
    3. 18 June 2024
    4. 17 June 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for June 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.