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Release Notes - End of August 2024

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Programa
Updated: 05 September 2024

30 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • (Coming soon) New ability to see Canva file links in project file list
  • Speed improvements to Schedules financial section.
  • (Coming soon) Work on invoice processing fees for certain transaction types.

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Trending products
  • (Coming soon) Fixes and improvements to new Collections.
  • Minor styling adjustments
  • Supplier onboarding flow is simplified
  • Fixed an issue when adding/editing products with missing or incorrect data and where saved data wasn't persisting.
  • Ability to select longer lead times when adding or editing products

27 August 2024

 

Programa for Designer

  • Improved breadcrumbs in Project Management for better navigation
  • NEW - Ability to copy project management phases and tasks to a different project
  • Tweaks to dropdowns on Time Tracking page
  • (Coming soon) When sending invoices, interface has been updated with the ability to select a preferred payment method.
  • Time entry export now reflects user-applied filters.
  • (Coming soon) Ability to link to Canva files and presentations from within your Project, and share with your client.

 

Programa for Brands

  • (Coming soon) Better sort abilities when searching products
  • Improvements to modals on Brand Profiles.

22 August 2024

 

Programa for Designer

  • Improved user invite flow to prevent errors when submitting the form.
  • Fixed some field focus behaviour during data entry
  • Fixed issue with invoices not syncing

 

Programa for Brands

  • Image lightbox feature allows users to view and navigate product images in a full-screen modal.
  • (Coming soon) Ability to add products to a collection instead of just bookmarking them.
  • (Coming soon) mobile-friendly design for product details page

21 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fix for concurrent timers in Project Management
  • Fix for invoices not syncing to QuickBooks for non-US users

 

Programa for Brands

  • Added some fields to CSV import flow
  • Improved product search using caching in filter
  • Updates to legacy add/edit pages
  • New home page feature added to trade portal

20 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed issue where archived projects were not showing up on the project management timeline.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause errors when project names contained single quotes eg. John's Project)
  • Task assignees can now be fully removed, even if a task is moved between swimlanes.
  • Fixed issue with invoices not syncing to QuickBooks for non-US locations with default tax enabled.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improved new search experience with pagination
  • Trade Portal changes (coming soon)

19 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Users can now easily remove the key date from tasks by clicking 'x' in the field.
  • You can now see projects with the same name displayed separately on the timeline in Studio
  • Added member name to time entry rows and resized the notes field to improve time tracking usability.
  • Fixed issue that could cause invalid project timeframe updates
  • Fixed an issue where the time entries sidebar link would revert to an old URL when the timer was stopped.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Trade Portal now provides a link in the toast notification to easily navigate to the schedule after adding a product.
  • Improved handling of duplicate brand names during product imports.
  • Change to prevent supplier companies from triggering the duplicate studio flow, which was not intended for them.
  • Resolved some issues with product page routes

16 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Fixed an issue where demo projects were incorrectly removed from the project timeline.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improved handling of product data in CSV/API flow
  • Fixed issue with CSV/API flow using incorrect singular sub-sub-category names

15 August 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue that caused incorrect client savings calculations in the schedule total.
  • Boards section in project menu hidden if no boards exist
  • Fixed an issue that prevented copying demo projects when the project had no boards.
  • Fixed the empty state issue on the PM Studio page to prevent it from crashing.
  • Fixed issue where projects were not saving due to a tax rate validation error.
  • Fixed issues with custom time entry filtering and total time calculation in the time tracking system.
  • Maintains task position when copying projects to avoid disruption.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improved product sync flow to support 'priced from' field
  • Fixed an issue where not all products displayed brands on the Product Card.
Table of contents
  1. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
  2. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
  3. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
  4. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  5. Based in Sydney, YSG is a multi-disciplinary practice trailblazing architectural builds and interior design across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The studio charges spaces with atmospheric potency, staging, and storytelling driving their narrative process. With bold concepts and resourceful details, YSG's projects hopefully stir the soul and spark an emotive drive to feel one's best self within them.
  6. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  7. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
  8. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
  9. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
  10. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
  11. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
  12. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
  13. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  14. 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
  15. Programa Invoices
    1. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    2. Enter Programa
    3. Clear and Precise Presentations
    4. Easier Management of Data
    5. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    6. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    7. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    8. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    9. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    10. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    11. 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
    12. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      1. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
      2. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      4. Getting Started is a Breeze
      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
    13. How are you using Programa?
    14. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
      1. Nickolas Gurtler Studio: Redefining Interior Design with Programa
    15. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    16. For Designers
    17. For Brands
    18. What’s Next?
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    20. 09 May 2024
    21. 03 May 2024
    22. 02 May 2024
    23. 30 August 2024
    24. 27 August 2024
    25. 22 August 2024
    26. 21 August 2024
    27. 20 August 2024
    28. 19 August 2024
    29. 16 August 2024
    30. 15 August 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for August 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.