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Release Notes - Start of October 2024

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Updated: 20 October 2024

11 October 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (Coming soon) You will soon have the ability to manage file sharing from the files page.
  • (Coming soon) ScheduleAI visual and behavioural improvements.
  • Fixed issue with euros when using a commas.
  • Fixes to Invoice creation page when changing certain fields.
  • Fixed syncing issue with external accounting software and expired authentication.
  • Better support for more countries

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improved loading in Trade Portal when filtering and sorting.

10 October 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to select and deselect tax rates when invoices are saved.
  • Checks to prevent inviting users who are already members

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) Empty states and improved caching of product information.
  • More links to help articles
  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) Work on carousel features highlighting brands prominently.
  • Fixes for when searching for products
  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) Ability to manually enter price values when filtering by price.
  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) Tweaks and improvements to main homepage search
  • Removed need for requiring product images on import.
  • Better bulk publishing abilities for internal users

07 October 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Visual tweaks in Project Management Tasks
  • Improved Project Management Board and List view performance through optimized data fetching.
  • No more weird behaviour when you're dragging around in Project Management.
  • (Coming soon) Tweaks and improvements to Programa ScheduleAI

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) Improvements to suggested products and hover states
  • Performance improvements
  • (Coming soon to the Trade Portal) New ways to interact with product categories
  • Fixed an issue with updating product

03 October 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixes for Zoom control in Timeline view in Project Management - if you select a different zoom level, you should be able to see the data change to view more or less information.
  • Improvements and fixes for Project Management filters
  • Fixes for onboarding links
  • Fixed Time entry editing which wan't being saved to the correct task.
  • Fix so milestones only show for relevant phases.

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Better handling of product suggestions.

02 October 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Uplift - capture more customer details when creating customers in Stripe, and pushing this data across.
  • Better handling of invoices between Programa and Stripe so users only see the invoices generated in Programa.
  • Treatment for when there's nothing to view in the Project Management Board view because you've filtered too hard. Before it was difficult to know how many results are being hidden, now you do. Also better empty state treatment if it's not a filter issue that's making you see no cards.
  • Fixed for bouncy cursors that would bounce back to previous input fields when performing certain actions.
  • A quick change to naming our new Canva link feature to 'Canva Shares'
  • Another quick fix for tooltips in Project Management

 

Programa for Brands

  • Continued improvements to CSV upload capability.
  • (Coming soon) New product suggestion feature which shows more personalized product recommendations based on the Designers' recent activity and library.
Table of contents
  1. The Issue
  2. The Result
  3. The Solution
  4. Get Started Today
  5. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  6. 14 May 2024
  7. 09 May 2024
  8. 03 May 2024
  9. 02 May 2024
  10. 13 June 2024
  11. 07 June 2024
  12. 06 June 2024
  13. 04 June 2024
  14. 12 July 2024
  15. 09 July 2024
  16. 05 July 2024
  17. 04 July 2024
  18. 02 July 2024
  19. 01 July 2024
  20. 14 August 2024
  21. 12 August 2024
  22. 13 August 2024
  23. 07 August 2024
  24. 08 August 2024
  25. 09 August 2024
  26. 05 August 2024
  27. 01 August 2024
  28. Key Benefits:
  29. 1. What Is FF&E Procurement?
  30. 2. The Step-by-Step FF&E Purchasing Process
  31. 3. Building a Furniture Schedule for Interior Design in Programa
  32. 4. Ready-Made Programa FF&E Schedule Templates & Extensions
  33. 5. Best Practices & Pitfalls to Avoid in Programa
    1. 31 July 2024
    2. 30 July 2024
    3. 29 July 2024
    4. 26 July 2024
    5. 23 July 2024
    6. 18 July 2024
    7. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    8. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    9. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    10. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    11. Tablet-friendly update
      1. The End of Creative Interruption
      2. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  34. The Dawn of SmartSpec: Your Creative Companion
    1. Creativity Amplified
    2. Beyond Documentation: The Future of Design Workflow
    3. Your Practice, Transformed
    4. Join the Creative Revolution
    5. The Future is Here
    6. Experience the Transformation
    7. What it does
    8. How it helps
    9. Where to find it
    10. Introduction
    11. Why we have User Guidelines
    12. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    13. Rules for user-generated content
    14. How can I report an issue or get support?
    15. What We Do
    16. Our Mission
    17. Task Management
    18. Phases
    19. Dynamic Views
    20. Prepare your Studio
    21. Key Changes
    22. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
    23. Future Releases
    24. Support
    25. What does it do?
    26. How to use product deeplinks
    27. Why use product deeplinks?
    28. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    29. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    30. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    31. Getting Started is a Breeze
    32. Board View:
    33. List View:
    34. Timeline View:
    35. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
  35. Essential Project Management Tips for Interior Designers
  36. 2. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
  37. 3. Use the Right Project Management Tools
  38. 4. Maintain Open Communication
  39. 5. Monitor Budgets Closely
  40. 6. Prioritize Time Management
  41. Conclusion: The Path to Successful Interior Design Projects
    1. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
    2. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
    3. Master Your Design Universe
    4. Design Intelligence at Work
    5. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
    6. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
    7. A Day in the Life with Programa
    8. The Future of Interior Design is Here
    9. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    10. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    11. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    12. Reusing and Grouping Components
    13. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    14. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    15. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
    16. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    17. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    18. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    19. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    20. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Benefits of the Update
      3. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      4. View and Manage Access
      5. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      6. File-Specific Filtering
      7. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      8. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      9. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
    21. Day 1: Time, profits & creative vision
    22. Day 1 Takeaway
    23. Day 2: Accuracy, visibility & staying out of your client’s inbox
    24. Day 2 Takeaway
    25. Exclusive bonus when you attend live:
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
      4. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      5. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  42. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  43. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  44. What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new look and feel
    2. Find exactly what you need
    3. Recommendations, category and brand highlights
    4. Tailored to your needs
  45. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. The Beautiful Yet Brutal Reality
      2. The Normalised Struggle
      3. Imagining a Different Way
    2. What were the small signs of dysfunction in your old systems that you ignored for too long?
    3. Rebuilding the Studio Operating System
    4. What would you say to other studios still stuck in the chaos, thinking it’s just part of the job?
    5. 1. Step back to grow
    6. 2. Busyness isn’t a badge of honour
    7. 3. You don’t have to do it all
  46. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  47. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  48. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
    1. Getting Started Dashboard
    2. Schedules
    3. Client Dashboard
    4. Web Clipper
    5. Pinboards
    6. Project Management
    7. Invoicing
    8. Address Book
    9. Trade Portal
    10. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  49. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  50. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  51. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  52. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  53. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  54. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  55. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  56. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  57. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
  58. How to Connect with Your Ideal Clients
  59. Choosing the Right Marketing Channels
  60. How to Differentiate Yourself
  61. Leveraging Relationships to Stand Out
    1. Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa
    2. Why attend this US focused Programa webinar?
    3. Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability
    4. How to create your project management ecosystem
    5. Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value
    6. The power of a Product Library
    7. Project template showcase: the design package
    8. Programa: Powerful tools
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
      7. A Note from Zoe
    9. Join the Future of Design
      1. Redesigning Industry Workflows
      2. Moving Beyond Spreadsheets
      3. Industry-Specific Features
      4. Better Client Communications
      5. Try Programa Today
    10. ⼻ From concept to final delivery
  62. Managing your interior design business with clarity—and profit
    1. Ideal for:
  63. Programa’s design studio workshop—Live with ASID Illinois at NeoCon
  64. Are you managing your interior design projects—or are they managing you?
  65. 1. Audit your services and workflows
  66. 2. Create custom templates inside Programa
  67. 3. Package your services like products
  68. 4. Centralise your product information
  69. 5. Use your software to manage interior design clients
  70. Key takeaways from “Profitability by Design”
  71. Programa is the operating system for your design studio
    1. The Power of a Strong Supplier Profile
    2. Optimize Your Notification System
    3. Maintaining an Active, Engaged Presence
    4. 04 July 2025
    5. 05 June 2025
    6. 29 May 2025
    7. 14 May 2025
    8. 07 May 2025
    9. 01 May 2025
    10. 23 April 2025
    11. 12 April 2025
    12. 9 April 2025
    13. 7 April 2025
    14. 3 April 2025
    15. 1 April 2025
    16. 28 March 2025
    17. 25 March 2025
    18. 20 March 2025
    19. 18 March 2025
    20. Welcome Back!
    21. 06 January 2025
    22. It's that time of year!
    23. 19 December 2024
    24. 17 December 2024
    25. 10 December 2024
    26. 09 December 2024
    27. 03 December 2024
    28. 28 November 2024
    29. 27 November 2024
    30. 26 November 2024
    31. 20 November 2024
    32. 19 November 2024
    33. 13 November 2024
    34. 08 November 2024
    35. 31 October 2024
    36. 30 October 2024
    37. 29 October 2024
    38. 24 October 2024
    39. 23 October 2024
    40. 22 October 2024
    41. 17 October 2024
    42. 15 October 2024
    43. 11 October 2024
    44. 10 October 2024
    45. 07 October 2024
    46. 03 October 2024
    47. 02 October 2024
    48. 30 September 2024
    49. 25 September 2024
    50. 20 September 2024
    51. 19 September 2024
    52. 17 September 2024
    53. 13 September 2024
    54. 11 September 2024
    55. 06 September 2024
    56. 05 September 2024
    57. 02 September 2024
    58. 30 August 2024
    59. 27 August 2024
    60. 22 August 2024
    61. 21 August 2024
    62. 20 August 2024
    63. 19 August 2024
    64. 16 August 2024
    65. 15 August 2024
    66. 26 June 2024
    67. 19 June 2024
    68. 18 June 2024
    69. 17 June 2024
    70. 30 May 2024
    71. 27 May 2024
    72. 24 May 2024
    73. 23 May 2024
    74. 16 May 2024
    75. 29 April 2024
    76. 24 April 2024
    77. 22 April 2024
  72. April 16 2024
  73. 15 April 2024
  74. Other updates
  75. 11 April 2024
  76. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
    3. Latest Updates
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for October 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.