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Updated: 05 August 2024

31 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Continued work on Invoicing refresh
  • Enhanced security feature implementation - OTP (one time password, using email) is now required after 2 simultaneous logins.
  • Coming Soon - New Studio view for Project Management - providing a complete view of all your Tasks, timelines, phases and deadlines for all your projects across your studio.
  • Fix for PDF Export of selected products in Schedules and the financial totals not totalling correctly. Thanks to Courtney from Studio Smiths and Katie from Spatial Studio for picking up on this!
  • Fix for issue where selecting QuickBooks tax rates with no tax values while creating an invoice caused an error.
  • More graceful error handling for when an error occurs when trying to save an invoice with invalid tax Inclusive line item amounts.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Visual improvements to in platform Brands Plans page
  • CSV import fixes and better support for variant images

30 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Tweaks and updates to Timelines in Project Management
  • NEW ability to change Project and Phases dates by dragging in Timeline view (coming soon)
  • Fix for QuickBooks Settings page which was failing if no QuickBooks rates were set.

29 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to see last QuickBooks Tax resync date stamp

 

Programa for Brands

  • Clearer copy when signing up to Programa (either as a Brand or Designer)
  • Work on Similar Products
  • Continued work on Collections in Trade portal

26 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • NEW - Ability to sync QuickBooks Tax Rates with new sync button under QuickBooks settings. Go to Settings -> Invoices tab -> QuickBooks Settings -> 'Resync tax rates with QuickBooks'
  • NEW - Refresh to the Open and Sent Invoice pages.
  • Updated security and access controls.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updated infrastructure to support new Brands work
  • Work on new Brands Directory
  • Work on Collections in Trade Portal (coming soon)
  • Fix for products on grandfathered accounts re-subscribing.

23 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Integration testing for Invoices
  • Fix for Total Tax amounts not updating when toggling between Markup on and off.
  • (Coming soon) Project Management Tasks, Subtasks, Phases, etc. are also included when copying a project.
  • (Coming soon) Project management filtering by Team Members and Phases

 

Programa for Brands

  • Updates and changes to the CSV import now has better support for product data, images, attachments, and variants.
  • Tweaks for new Brand Directory work
  • Fix for (sub)brand profile when external link is missing

18 July 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (Coming soon) More Project Management tweaks
  • OTP work
  • Show both tax exclusive and inclusive prices for Schedule Product Details sidenav
  • Updates to Invoicing look and feel
  • (Coming soon) Programa Product AI help article links and more information.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Set default Sub-Brand banner image for existing Sub-brands until updated by the user. Any new Sub-brands created will require the user upload a banner image for that Sub-Brand
  • (Coming soon) Work on Collections
  • Tweaks to Quote Requests email template
Table of contents
  1. 2022
  2. 2023
  3. Purchase Orders
  4. Client Dashboard
  5. What’s next?
    1. Definitions
    2. Details of Processing
    3. European Union and United Kingdom
    4. US Users / Consumers
    5. General
    6. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
    7. Why MKCA Turned to Programa
    8. How MKCA Uses Programa
    9. Key Impact
  6. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  7. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  8. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  9. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  10. Bringing it all together.
  11. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  12. Essential Project Management Tips for Interior Designers
  13. 2. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
  14. 3. Use the Right Project Management Tools
  15. 4. Maintain Open Communication
  16. 5. Monitor Budgets Closely
  17. 6. Prioritize Time Management
  18. Conclusion: The Path to Successful Interior Design Projects
    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
      1. What’s New at Programa?
      2. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
      3. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
      4. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
      5. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      6. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    9. Board View:
    10. List View:
    11. Timeline View:
    12. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    13. 13 June 2024
    14. 07 June 2024
    15. 06 June 2024
    16. 04 June 2024
    17. Key Benefits:
    18. Q3 Product Update
    19. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    20. The All-new Web Clipper
    21. Other Improvements
    22. How are you using Programa?
    23. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
    24. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  19. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  20. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  21. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  22. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  23. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  24. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  25. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  26. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  27. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. 29 April 2024
    2. 24 April 2024
    3. 22 April 2024
  28. 16 April 2024
  29. 15 April 2024
  30. Other updates
    1. Register to join our highly requested webinar On February 27th
    2. What To Expect In The Session
      1. Why Your Studio Will Benefit?
      2. Reserve Your Spot
    3. 30 May 2024
    4. 27 May 2024
    5. 24 May 2024
    6. 23 May 2024
    7. 16 May 2024
    8. 31 July 2024
    9. 30 July 2024
    10. 29 July 2024
    11. 26 July 2024
    12. 23 July 2024
    13. 18 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.