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2.2 Release Notes

Introducing Studio WIP, the easiest way to keep your projects running smoothly.
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Programa
Updated: 03 July 2024
Studio WIP makes it easy to see everything you're working on in one place.

Studio WIP

Studio WIP is a consolidated view of all tasks across all projects. Rather than clicking into each individual project to view your active tasks, you can now see them all in one organised space. This makes is easier for you to track deadlines, resource staff time and build your weekly program across all projects.

You can also add new tasks, edit existing tasks, filter by project, filter by team member and start/stop time entries. Finally everything your team is working on, in one place.

You can learn more about Studio WIP here.

What else is new?

  • Autocomplete and suggested entries for suppliers within Schedules. This means no more duplicate data entry when you’re building your Schedules.
  • You can now duplicate projects, meaning you can create a new project using the data and structure of existing projects.
  • Resize images within schedules.
  • Improvements to shared view of Pinboards.
  • Various UX and speed improvements.

What’s coming in February?

Invoicing & Xero Integration

Programa’s new invoicing tools will finally bring your project workflow and billing systems into one place. No more copying and pasting between spreadsheets, time tracking tools and your invoicing platform. With Programa you’ll be able to quickly create a new invoice, add products from Schedules, time entries and custom items, and send to your clients in minutes. Clients can make payments online which means you’ll get paid faster.

Our Xero integration means there’s nothing to do in Xero, other than reconcile your payments once they’ve been received. When you create and send invoices with Programa, we will synchronise this information with Xero, from creating a draft, to approval and marking an invoice as sent. You can also choose your Xero accounts directly within Programa.

Trade Portal Improvements & Shopify Integration

In February we will begin rolling-out significant improvements to the Trade Portal, including a redesigned interface, powerful search functionality, dozens of new brands and speed improvements.

Our Shopify integration will allow brands to register and integrate their products on Programa within minutes. No more double handling and managing multiple databases – simply update your website and Programa will instantly update to reflect your changes.

Improvements to Schedules, Web Clipper and PDF Exports

There’s dozens of improvements planned for February, including implementing Card View within Schedules, allowing a more visual presentation of your projects, increased functionality of the Web Clipper, improvements and optimisations for PDF Schedule Exports and much, much more.

Table of contents
  1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
  2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
  3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
  4. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  5. 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. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    4. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    5. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    6. Getting Started is a Breeze
    7. Streamlining Interior Design Workflow with Programa: Studio Heim's Success Story
    8. What We Do
    9. Our Mission
    10. The Beautiful Yet Brutal Reality
    11. The Normalised Struggle
    12. Imagining a Different Way
  6. What were the small signs of dysfunction in your old systems that you ignored for too long?
  7. Rebuilding the Studio Operating System
  8. 31 July 2024
  9. 30 July 2024
  10. 29 July 2024
  11. 26 July 2024
  12. 23 July 2024
  13. 18 July 2024
  14. The Issue
  15. The Result
  16. The Solution
  17. Get Started Today
  18. Key Benefits:
    1. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    2. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    3. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    4. Reusing and Grouping Components
  19. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
  20. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
  21. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  22. 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
    4. 2022
    5. 2023
    6. Purchase Orders
    7. Client Dashboard
    8. What’s next?
  23. 1. What Is FF&E Procurement?
  24. 2. The Step-by-Step FF&E Purchasing Process
  25. 3. Building a Furniture Schedule for Interior Design in Programa
  26. 4. Ready-Made Programa FF&E Schedule Templates & Extensions
  27. 5. Best Practices & Pitfalls to Avoid in Programa
    1. How It Works
    2. Viewing Your Schedule
    3. Approving Products
    4. The Benefits of the Client Dashboard
  28. Invest in health, and home.
  29. <strong>Technogym Live</strong>
    1. Board View:
    2. List View:
    3. Timeline View:
    4. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
      1. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      2. View and Manage Access
      3. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      4. File-Specific Filtering
      5. Benefits of the Update
    5. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    6. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    7. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    8. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    9. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    10. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    11. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    12. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    13. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    14. Tablet-friendly update
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
    15. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    16. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    17. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    18. All-encompassing Project Management
    19. A Library at Your Fingertips
    20. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
    21. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    22. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    23. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    24. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    25. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    26. Getting Started Dashboard
    27. Schedules
    28. Web Clipper
    29. Pinboards
    30. Project Management
    31. Invoicing
    32. Address Book
    33. Trade Portal
    34. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    35. Enter Programa
    36. Clear and Precise Presentations
    37. Easier Management of Data
    38. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    39. 29 April 2024
    40. 24 April 2024
    41. 22 April 2024
  30. 16 April 2024
  31. 15 April 2024
  32. Other updates
  33. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  34. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  35. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  36. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  37. Making It All Work Together
    1. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    2. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    3. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
    4. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
  38. Essential Project Management Tips for Interior Designers
  39. 2. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
  40. 3. Use the Right Project Management Tools
  41. 4. Maintain Open Communication
  42. 5. Monitor Budgets Closely
  43. 6. Prioritize Time Management
  44. Conclusion: The Path to Successful Interior Design Projects
  45. Programa Invoices
    1. What is a Spec Sheet?
    2. The Power of Programa
    3. Flexible Design Features
    4. Ease of Use
    5. Cost Savings
    6. Increased Productivity
    7. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    8. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    9. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
    10. Studio WIP
    11. What else is new?
    12. What’s coming in February?
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Explore the enhanced capabilities of Programa's 2.2 release, featuring the introduction of Studio WIP for effortless project tracking. With Studio WIP, all your tasks across projects are consolidated into one organized space, simplifying deadline tracking, resource management, and weekly program building. Additionally, benefit from autocomplete for suppliers in schedules, project duplication functionality, image resizing within schedules, and various UX and speed improvements for a smoother user experience.

Looking ahead, anticipate exciting developments in the upcoming February release. Programa's new invoicing tools will seamlessly integrate project workflow and billing systems, allowing for quick invoice creation, inclusion of schedule products and time entries, and online client payments for faster transactions. Moreover, with the Xero integration, invoicing processes are streamlined, synchronizing invoice information seamlessly between Programa and Xero.

Expect significant enhancements to the Trade Portal, featuring a redesigned interface, robust search functionality, and Shopify integration for effortless product registration and updates. Further improvements include card view implementation in schedules for visual project presentation, enhanced functionality of the Web Clipper, and optimizations for PDF schedule exports, ensuring a more efficient and intuitive user experience across the board.

Stay tuned as Programa continues to evolve, offering innovative solutions to streamline your interior design projects and enhance productivity.