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Programa
Updated: 20 August 2024

14 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Tweaks, small fixes and improvements to new Project Management interface.
  • NEW in Project Management - ability to drag and drop and reorder phases within a Project (in the sidenav).
  • Project Management - Notification email to user when assigned a task.
  • Fixed issue with products disappearing after bulk actions
  • Improved project export - task comments are now removed to simplify the exported data
  • Product search results are now paginated for new functionality in Schedules coming soon.
  • Fixed an issue that caused errors when reactivating subscriptions.
  • Fix for truncated project names to prevent the project phases panel data from overlapping.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New Search interface in Trade Portal (coming soon)
  • Improved sync functionality

12 August 2024

 

Programa for Brands

  • Work on a new exciting integration for Designers (coming soon)
  • Decommissioning of old project Boards and limiting functionality to avoid conflicts and a confusing experience.
  • Work on the Time Entries new coat of paint.
  • Added ability for Demo projects to maintain Project Management elements with relevant due dates when added to a Studio
  • Tweaks and improvements to the timeline view based off feedback from Designers.
  • NEW Studio view in sidenav - ability to see all your tasks in a Board, List or Timeline view, across all your projects.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Ability for the platform to handle situation where product RRP price is nil.
  • Search results loading state
  • Improvements to Product Import process

 

13 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Tweaks and improvements to new Project Management list view based on design review
  • Improved reliability of demo project tests by allowing for small time differences
  • Project exports now exclude task comments for better reliability

07 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Time entries for new Project Management - ability to start and stop timers from within Tasks in the new Project Management tab. This will sync to the existing Time Entries page, which has had a visual refresh.
  • You can now simply press 'Enter' to move to the next subtask within a Task.
  • Fixes to Tasks positioning
  • Fix to enforce valid due date for invoices so that it doesn't get stuck when draft Invoices tick over today's date into the past.
  • Exporting a Project now includes new Project Management Tasks and Phases
  • Project Management overdue task date indicator
  • Work on Programa Product AI (coming soon)
  • Fix for handling of orphaned time entries in new Project Management
  • Fix to not include archived item amounts in tax calculations

 

Programa for Brands

  • Work on new Product details page
  • Based off your feedback, the default Lead digest frequency has been changed to 'weekly'.
  • Brand Profile product card price logic
  • Exciting work on new search functionality
  • Fix for handling edge case on Brand Profile where deleting a brand with products orphaned the sub-brand and made the Profile page error out.
  • Ensuring the 'Featured Brand' card on new Brand Directory correctly falls back on product images when the Sub-brand is missing a banner.
  • Work on new 'Collections' feature (coming soon)

 

08 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed issue where relevant error message is now displayed when a project fails to save due to any validation rules.

 

09 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for totals in Schedule PDF Export not reflecting the disabled markup

05 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed the issue with the 'Send Quote' button in Product Library which was resulting in an error when sending a Quote.
  • Ability for Programa to reinstate deleted schedules in the backend.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updated styles for sales team cards in Brand Profile
  • Updated navigation on 'get started' email to Onboarding unless approved.
  • Removed the old Brands page (redundant and duplicative page) and replaced it with access to the Brand Profile.
  • Fixed unexpected redirect to page 1 of Leads each time
  • Visual changes and tweaks to new Brands Directory page, such as display card treatment for featured Brands.
  • Fix for unexpectedly detaching/orphaning sub-brands when users removed a Brand from their workspace, resulting in an error.

01 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for confirmation emails to Designer users
  • Ability for Programa platform admins to reinstate schedules from the backend.
  • In Pinboards, 'Navigate to archived attachments" button now appears without needing to refresh the page after an attachment is archived.
  • Fix for Stripe tax mismatch issue.
  • Cleanup of Designer signup flow

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updates to infrastructure for CSV imports
  • Updates to Trade Portal Collections (coming soon for Aus/NZ Designers and Brands)
  • Fix for the featured brand dashboard issue
Table of contents
  1. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
    1. Benefits:
  2. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
  3. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
  4. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
  5. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
    1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
    2. Benefits of the Update
  6. 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>6 Procurement Tips</strong>
  7. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  8. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  9. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  10. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  11. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  12. <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?
  13. Offering Virtual Consultations and Collaborating with Others in the Industry
  14. Showcasing a Diverse Portfolio and Staying Ahead with Future Trends in Client Engagement Strategies
  15. Embracing the Evolution of Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 and Beyond!
    1. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
    2. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
    3. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  16. 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
  17. Support for ASID (American Society for Interior Design) members
    1. Key Benefits:
    2. The Issue
    3. The Result
    4. The Solution
    5. Get Started Today
      1. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      2. View and Manage Access
      3. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      4. File-Specific Filtering
    6. Studio WIP
    7. What else is new?
    8. What’s coming in February?
    9. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
    10. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
      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
    11. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    12. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    13. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    14. All-encompassing Project Management
    15. A Library at Your Fingertips
    16. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
  18. Interior Design Approvals and Client Communication
    1. The Significance of Client Communication in Interior Design
    2. Key Features of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    3. Benefits of Using Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    4. Practical Applications of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    5. Conclusion
    6. 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
    7. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      1. Introducing Brightgreen's Plus 4.0 Collection: Where Innovation Meets Illumination
      2. Innovation from the Ground Up
      3. &nbsp;
      4. The Collection Unveiled
      5. Bring Your World To Life
      6. How It Works
      7. Viewing Your Schedule
      8. Approving Products
      9. The Benefits of the Client Dashboard
    8. Partnership
    9. It Makes Sense
    10. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    11. About Programa
    12. About the Interior Design Society
    13. Latest Updates
      1. Information about the Programa Payments Service
      2. The Programa Payments Service
      3. Getting or Activating a Payments Services Account
      4. Processing Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
      5. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
    14. 30 August 2024
    15. 27 August 2024
    16. 22 August 2024
    17. 21 August 2024
    18. 20 August 2024
    19. 19 August 2024
    20. 16 August 2024
    21. 15 August 2024
    22. What is a Spec Sheet?
    23. The Power of Programa
    24. Flexible Design Features
    25. Ease of Use
    26. Cost Savings
    27. Increased Productivity
    28. 13 June 2024
    29. 07 June 2024
    30. 06 June 2024
    31. 04 June 2024
    32. 29 April 2024
    33. 24 April 2024
    34. 22 April 2024
  19. 16 April 2024
  20. 15 April 2024
  21. Other updates
    1. 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.
    2. Q3 Product Update
    3. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    4. The All-new Web Clipper
    5. Other Improvements
    6. What’s next?
    7. 14 August 2024
    8. 12 August 2024
    9. 13 August 2024
    10. 07 August 2024
    11. 08 August 2024
    12. 09 August 2024
    13. 05 August 2024
    14. 01 August 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for July 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.