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Release Notes - End of May 2024

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Programa
Updated: 25 July 2024

30 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Continued work on Project Management (coming soon!)
  • Fix for PDF images that looked distorted
  • Fix for old sharing links still accessed via pdf downloads
  • Changed for location of T&Cs within PDF export, especially for large bodies of text.
  • Fix for QuickBooks sync job where the invoice doesn't exist in Stripe

 

Programa for Brands

  • Brands Dashboard tweaks

27 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Task Creation for Project Management (coming soon)
  • Tax figures in schedule are also included in excel export
  • Fix for importing QB tax rates once they are archived

24 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Updated 'book training session' link for designers
  • Increase terms and conditions font size
  • Product Library style updates for search, sort, filter section
  • Add Tax exclusive/inclusive labels on schedule totals (coming soon!)
  • Project Management timelines (coming soon!)
  • Changes to invoicing page for when only partial stripe setup has occurred.

23 May 2024

 

Highlight

Product Library has gotten a little makeover!

  • New look and feel
  • For those with access to our Trade Portal (Australia and New Zealand only at the moment) ability to now 'Add' Trade Portal products to your Product Library. This utilises a similar experience as in Schedules, except it only searches for Trade Portal Products since you're already in Product Library.
  • Ability to see which products in your Product Library are from the Trade Portal
  • Ability to see when you imported those Trade Portal products (date stamp)
  • Fix for the invoice sidenav bar (when you're creating a new invoice) which was weirdly sitting behind the header section at the top of the page.

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for spec sheet Notes missing in PDF Export
  • Fixes for tax changes on Invoicing page (Tax coming soon!)
  • Fix for tax rate calculation when markup is toggled
  • Ability to toggle whether an item is taxable or not in Invoicing.
  • Changes to the 'Need Help' link in the designer sidebar
  • Experiment - Add products via Product Match flow
  • Fix for Invoice ready to send error
  • Add any missing tax rates to Quickbooks from Programa when Invoicing (coming soon!)
  • Fix for ensuring PDF export includes only filtered item attachments

 

Programa for Brands

  • Supplier subscription quantity shouldn't be updated
  • Fix for CSV Parser to correct dimensions order
  • Update TO email to new alias for brand operations mailer
  • Correct format for PriceFrom field for CSV product import
  • Filter products by date on new My Products page (coming soon!)
  • Company owner check on dry run CSV upload

16 May 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Check for allowing only one connection at a time to an external accounting platform.
  • Fix for Quickbooks Invoice line item issue from trailing white spaces
  • Apply tax at Invoice level when connected to Quickbooks

 

Programa for Brands

  • Empty states for Activity Widget on Brand Dashboard (coming soon)
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
    5. The impracticalities of using generic software
    6. Enter Programa.
    7. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
  39. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  40. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  41. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  42. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  43. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  44. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  45. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  46. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  47. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. Information about the Programa Terms of Service
      1. 1. Account Terms
      2. 2. Account Activation
      3. 3. Programa Rights
      4. 4. Your Responsibilities
      5. 5. Payment of Fees and Taxes
      6. 6. Confidentiality
      7. 7. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
      8. 8. Intellectual Property and Your Materials
      9. 9. Additional Services - Programa In App Communication Tools<br />
      10. 10. Third Party Services and Integrations
      11. 11. Beta Services
      12. 12. Feedback and Reviews
      13. 13. Takedown Procedure
      14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
      15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
      16. 16. Term and Termination
      17. 17. Modifications
      18. 18. General Conditions
    2. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
    3. The Issue
    4. The Solution
    5. The Result
    6. 31 July 2024
    7. 30 July 2024
    8. 29 July 2024
    9. 26 July 2024
    10. 23 July 2024
    11. 18 July 2024
  48. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
      1. <br />What’s New at Programa?
      2. <br />Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
      3. <br />Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
      4. <br />Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
    3. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    4. Customisation at its Best
    5. 09 April 2024
    6. 28 March 2024
    7. 22 March 2024
    8. 30 May 2024
    9. 27 May 2024
    10. 24 May 2024
    11. 23 May 2024
    12. 16 May 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for May 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.