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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. Information about how Programa handles your data
  2. Introduction
  3. Our Values<br />
  4. Why we process your information
  5. <br />Your rights over your information
  6. Where we transfer your information<br />
  7. How long do we retain your information
  8. Our use of advanced technologies<br />
  9. How we protect your information<br />
  10. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies<br />
  11. How you can reach us
  12. Types of data we collect and process<br />
  13. What Personal Data we receive<br />
  14. Retention
  15. Our purpose for using your personal data
  16. Disclosing your personal data<br />
  17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
  18. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
  19. When and why we share your information with others
  20. Your rights over your information
  21. How long we retain your information
  22. Your customers’ information
  23. Additional Information about how we process data globally
  24. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
  25. United States Regional Privacy Notice
  26. What information we collect and share about you
  27. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
  28. Sources of Personal Information
  29. How long we keep your information
  30. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
  31. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
  32. What Does That Translate To?
  33. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  34. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
    3. The Trade Portal Advantage
    4. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    5. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    6. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
    7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    8. The Issue
    9. The Result
    10. The Solution
    11. Latest Updates
    12. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    13. Client Portal
    14. Client Communication
    15. Rebranding
    16. Client Testimonial
    17. Software Solution
    18. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    19. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    20. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    21. Sourcing Materials and Products
    22. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    23. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    24. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    25. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    26. Take Control of Your Studio Today
    27. 26 June 2024
    28. 19 June 2024
    29. 18 June 2024
    30. 17 June 2024
    31. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    32. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    33. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    34. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    35. Bringing it all together.
    36. <strong><strong>1. Follow A Clearly Defined Process</strong></strong>
    37. <strong>2. Create a Detailed Scope of Work</strong>
    38. <strong><strong>3. Set Clear Boundaries</strong></strong>
    39. <strong>4. Document Everything Thoroughly</strong>
    40. <strong>5. Be Clear on the Limit of your Management Services</strong>
    41. <strong>6. Communicate Regularly</strong>
    42. <strong>7. Action Breakdowns Immediately</strong>
    43. <strong>8. See It Through</strong>
    44. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
    45. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
    46. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
    47. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    48. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    49. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    50. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    51. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    52. Partnership
    53. It Makes Sense
    54. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    55. About Programa
    56. About the Interior Design Society
    57. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
    58. Fixed Image Layouts
    59. Web Clipper Scraper
    60. Hyperlinked URLs
    61. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    62. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    63. 20 September 2024
    64. 19 September 2024
    65. 17 September 2024
    66. The Range
    67. Installation
    68. Service
    69. Support
    70. The impracticalities of using generic software
    71. Enter Programa.
    72. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    73. How are you using Programa?
    74. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
    75. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    76. Customisation at its Best
    77. 30 May 2024
    78. 27 May 2024
    79. 24 May 2024
    80. 23 May 2024
    81. 16 May 2024
    82. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    83. The Programa Advantage
  35. Programa Invoices
    1. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    2. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    3. Collaboration Made Easy
    4. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    5. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    6. 13 June 2024
    7. 07 June 2024
    8. 06 June 2024
    9. 04 June 2024
    10. Special Offer for DYB Alumni
      1. Introduction to Programa
      2. Watch the Onboarding Webinar Recording
      3. Ready to Get Started?
      4. Explore Our Breakdown Videos
      5. Boost Your Profitability
      6. Save Time and Money, Manage Projects Efficiently
      7. Enhance Communication Across Your Studio
    11. Key Benefits:
    12. 12 July 2024
    13. 09 July 2024
    14. 05 July 2024
    15. 04 July 2024
    16. 02 July 2024
    17. 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.