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Release Notes - Start of July 2024

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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. 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. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. 26 June 2024
  9. 19 June 2024
  10. 18 June 2024
  11. 17 June 2024
    1. How It Works
    2. Viewing Your Schedule
    3. Approving Products
    4. The Benefits of the Client Dashboard
    5. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    6. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    7. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    8. Getting Started is a Breeze
    9. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    10. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  12. 1. What Is FF&E Procurement?
  13. 2. The Step-by-Step FF&E Purchasing Process
  14. 3. Building a Furniture Schedule for Interior Design in Programa
  15. 4. Ready-Made Programa FF&E Schedule Templates & Extensions
  16. 5. Best Practices & Pitfalls to Avoid in Programa
    1. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  17. 1. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  18. 2. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  19. 3. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
  20. 4. Offering Virtual Consultations and Collaborating with Others in the Industry
  21. 5. Showcasing a Diverse Portfolio and Staying Ahead with Future Trends in Client Engagement Strategies
  22. Embracing the Evolution of Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 and Beyond!
    1. Fixed Image Layouts
    2. Web Clipper Scraper
    3. Hyperlinked URLs
    4. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    5. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    6. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    7. Customisation at its Best
    8. 28 November 2024
    9. 27 November 2024
    10. 26 November 2024
    11. 20 November 2024
    12. 19 November 2024
    13. Day 1: Time, profits & creative vision
    14. Day 1 Takeaway
    15. Day 2: Accuracy, visibility & staying out of your client’s inbox
    16. Day 2 Takeaway
  23. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  24. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    2. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    3. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
      1. A Note from Zoe
    4. Join the Future of Design
    5. 31 October 2024
    6. 30 October 2024
    7. 29 October 2024
    8. 24 October 2024
    9. 23 October 2024
    10. 22 October 2024
    11. 17 October 2024
    12. 15 October 2024
    13. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    14. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    15. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    16. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    17. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    18. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    19. 14 August 2024
    20. 12 August 2024
    21. 13 August 2024
    22. 07 August 2024
    23. 08 August 2024
    24. 09 August 2024
    25. 05 August 2024
    26. 01 August 2024
    27. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    28. 11 October 2024
    29. 10 October 2024
    30. 07 October 2024
    31. 03 October 2024
    32. 02 October 2024
    33. 14 May 2024
    34. 09 May 2024
    35. 03 May 2024
    36. 02 May 2024
    37. 13 November 2024
    38. 08 November 2024
    39. 30 September 2024
    40. 25 September 2024
    41. 20 September 2024
    42. 19 September 2024
    43. 17 September 2024
    44. &nbsp;
  25. Chrome Finishes
  26. United Strangers by Satara
    1. Hommeboys Interiors
    2. CUAIK | CDS
    3. AKI Design
    4. Meraki Design
    5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
    6. Mera Studio Architects
  27. How AI is revolutionising interior design workflows
  28. Real benefits for real interior design studios using AI
  29. AI in Interior design: From Concept to Implementation
  30. How Programa is Shaping the Future of Interior Design AI
  31. AI revolutionising interior design: The competitive advantage
  32. Interior designers, start embracing the future of AI now
  33. Support for ASID (American Society for Interior Design) members
    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
  34. Invest in health, and home.
  35. <strong>Technogym Live</strong>
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    6. 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.