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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. 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
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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.