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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. 30 August 2024
  2. 27 August 2024
  3. 22 August 2024
  4. 21 August 2024
  5. 20 August 2024
  6. 19 August 2024
  7. 16 August 2024
  8. 15 August 2024
  9. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  10. 20 September 2024
  11. 19 September 2024
  12. 17 September 2024
  13. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  14. 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
    8. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    9. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    10. What’s New at Programa?
    11. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
    12. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
    13. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
    14. A comprehensive look into Dean Dyson's mission, culture, and integration of Programa for efficient project management and client communication.
    15. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
    16. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
    17. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
    18. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
    19. Build Your Own Product Libraries
    20. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
    21. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
    22. Effortless Integration and Customization
    23. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
    24. Key Features:
  15. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
  16. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
  17. What Does That Translate To?
  18. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  19. <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. 13 September 2024
    5. 11 September 2024
    6. 06 September 2024
    7. 05 September 2024
    8. 03 September 2024
    9. 02 September 2024
    10. The impracticalities of using generic software
    11. Enter Programa.
    12. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    13. Board View: Visualize Your Workflow
    14. List View: Dive into the Details
    15. Timeline View: Strategic Project Oversight
    16. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    17. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    18. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    19. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
    20. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    21. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    22. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
  20. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  21. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  22. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  23. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  24. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  25. <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?
    6. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    7. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    8. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    9. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    10. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    11. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    12. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    13. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    14. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    15. <strong>Why Programa is a Better Choice</strong>
    16. <strong>Easy Transition</strong>
    17. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
    18. Programa and ASID empower interior designers with cutting-edge project management tools
  26. Enhancing the Design Process with Programa and ASID
  27. Exclusive Webinar for ASID Members
  28. Key Benefits of the Programa and ASID Partnership
    1. About Programa
    2. About the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
    3. Take advantage of the Programa and ASID Partnership now
    4. 1. Schedules
    5. 2. Project Management
    6. 3. Client Dashboard
    7. 4. Pinboards
    8. 5. Financials View
    9. 31 July 2024
    10. 30 July 2024
    11. 29 July 2024
    12. 26 July 2024
    13. 23 July 2024
    14. 18 July 2024
    15. 14 August 2024
    16. 12 August 2024
    17. 13 August 2024
    18. 07 August 2024
    19. 08 August 2024
    20. 09 August 2024
    21. 05 August 2024
    22. 01 August 2024
    23. Seven Tips for Knowing Your Value as an Interior Designer
  29. <strong>1. Get clear on your offering.</strong>
  30. <strong>2. Know who you want to work with.</strong>
  31. <strong>3. Don’t compare yourself to others.</strong>
  32. <strong>4. Set clear boundaries.</strong>
  33. <strong>5. Learn to say no.</strong>
  34. <strong>6. Follow systems and processes.</strong>
  35. <strong>7. Get help.</strong>
    1. 12 July 2024
    2. 09 July 2024
    3. 05 July 2024
    4. 04 July 2024
    5. 02 July 2024
    6. 01 July 2024
    7. Fixed Image Layouts
    8. Web Clipper Scraper
    9. Hyperlinked URLs
    10. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    11. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    12. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    13. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    14. Built by and for designers
    15. 29 April 2024
    16. 24 April 2024
    17. 22 April 2024
  36. 16 April 2024
  37. 15 April 2024
  38. Other updates
    1. Partnership
    2. It Makes Sense
    3. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    4. About the Interior Design Society
    5. What is a Spec Sheet?
    6. The Power of Programa
    7. Flexible Design Features
    8. Ease of Use
    9. Cost Savings
    10. Increased Productivity
    11. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
    12. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
    13. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
    14. 09 April 2024
    15. 28 March 2024
    16. 22 March 2024
    17. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
    18. The Solution
    19. The Result
    20. Studio WIP
    21. What else is new?
    22. What’s coming in February?
    23. The Issue
    24. Latest Updates
    25. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    26. Clear and Precise Presentations
    27. Easier Management of Data
    28. Exports That Work The Way You Do
      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
    29. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    30. Tailored PDF Exports
    31. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    32. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    33. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    34. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    35. Getting Started is a Breeze
    36. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    37. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    38. Collaboration Made Easy
    39. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    40. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    41. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    42. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    43. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    44. Client Approval Process
    45. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
  39. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
    3. 13 June 2024
    4. 07 June 2024
    5. 06 June 2024
    6. 04 June 2024
    7. Blog Callout
    8. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
    9. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
    10. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
    11. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    12. The Programa Advantage
    13. 2022
    14. 2023
    15. Purchase Orders
    16. Client Dashboard
    17. What’s next?
    18. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    19. Customisation at its Best
    20. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    21. For Designers
    22. For Brands
    23. What’s Next?
    24. Getting Started Dashboard
    25. Schedules
    26. Web Clipper
    27. Pinboards
    28. Project Management
    29. Address Book
    30. Invoicing
    31. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    32. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    33. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    34. All-encompassing Project Management
    35. A Library at Your Fingertips
    36. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
    37. Get Started Today
    38. Q3 Product Update
    39. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    40. The All-new Web Clipper
    41. Other Improvements
    42. 30 May 2024
    43. 27 May 2024
    44. 24 May 2024
    45. 23 May 2024
    46. 16 May 2024
    47. 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<br />
      11. 11. Beta Services<br />
      12. 12. Feedback and Reviews<br />
      13. 13. Takedown Procedure
      14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
      15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
      16. 16. Term and Termination
      17. 17. Modifications<br />
      18. 18. General Conditions
    48. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      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. & Tradition Furniture
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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.