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Release Notes - Start of July 2024

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Programa
Updated: 25 July 2024

12 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • NEW ability to show Schedule Total amounts split out with and without tax (i.e. by Tax exclusive amount, Tax amount, and Tax Inclusive amount) in the main Schedule, Shared Schedules, PDF export, and Excel export.
  • In Project Management (coming soon):
    • Can create a phase under the project phases list.
    • 'Today' hotkey shortcut
    • Drag and drop
    • Fixes and tweaks to experience and page layout
  • Invoicing improvements (coming soon) - implemented pagination for invoices to only initially show fixed number of invoices rather than loading all.
  • Minor change to append the selected Trade Portal product to the end of the current list of products in the library.
  • Fixed success and error messages flashing twice.
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI popup feature for easier product selection and logic around when. it shows results
  • Display the selected tax rate on sent invoices page (so you know what Tax Rate you selected when sending the Invoice)
  • Improved tax display on the Invoice Page - it now shows 'No Tax rate selected' if no rates chosen when creating the invoice, and displays the applied tax rate in the 'Total Tax' label post saving.

 

Programa for Brands

  • NEW Product Details drawer when viewing the new My Products page (coming soon) giving Brands the ability to quickly see detailed product information. Includes ability to see available variants of a single parent product.
  • (Coming soon) Trade Portal Collections

09 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for redundant checkboxes in Shared Schedules, and some visual tweaks to bulk select in Pinboards (i.e. overlapping of checkbox and section divider).
  • Improvement for general lag performance in Product Library by implementing pagination.
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI feature now provides more relevant suggestions based on the user
  • NEW Ability to view the details of an existing tax rates that was set in Programa (and the split if viewing a combo rate) through the global Tax Settings page (go to your studio Settings -> Invoices -> Tax Settings table)

 

Programa for Brands

  • Fix for Brand Profile pages where the product name/card shouldn't continuing stretching when name is too long
  • Fix for issue where the count of products on the brand Profile page did not match the actual number of visible products in the Trade Portal

05 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed issue in Project Management (new) where users were unable to use the "search people" feature on Project Details sidenav in Board view without refreshing the page
  • Resolved error when selecting more than 15 members in Project Management
  • Project Details in Project Management now displays assigned team members in the Timeline view with a 'counter' bubble after 3 team members.
  • Cosmetic and styling fixes for attachments in Project Management Task cards.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Work on new Collections feature (coming soon)
  • Fixed issue where the profile dropdown in the side nav wasn't working properly when clicking into the Brand Profile from the dashboard.

04 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon)
    • Fix for automatically closing a task upon uploading an attachment, especially for images
  • Fixed issue with tax rates not saving/applying correctly in invoices

02 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon) - Ability to add team members to projects in Board view

Programa for Brands

  • Resolved issue causing product image grid to stop displaying in the new Brands directory
  • Updated the individual lead emails template
  • UI updates for the Brand and sub-Brand profile page
  • Fixes to demo link, plans page visibility, and upgrade call-to-action

01 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon)
    • Resolved issue where Tasks were not updating automatically after save
    • Fixed subtasks swaying effect, prevented deletion confirmation pop-up from opening on naming a subtask, and enabled viewing the latest number of subtasks without needing to refresh the page
    • Users can now scroll through long tasks and save them without any issues
    • Ability to edit and delete phases directly from the Project information sidenav, including updating phase name and timeframe
    • Fix for Task Target Date picker

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updated Plans for new plans launch
  • Fixed the issue where clicking "View all products" on Brand Profile page redirects to Latest Products tab instead of showing all products.
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
    15. 30 September 2024
    16. 25 September 2024
    17. 20 September 2024
    18. 19 September 2024
    19. 17 September 2024
    20. 11 October 2024
    21. 10 October 2024
    22. 07 October 2024
    23. 03 October 2024
    24. 02 October 2024
      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
    25. 12 July 2024
    26. 09 July 2024
    27. 05 July 2024
    28. 04 July 2024
    29. 02 July 2024
    30. 01 July 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.