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Release Notes - End of July 2024

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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. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
  2. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
  3. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  4. 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. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    5. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    6. For Designers
    7. For Brands
    8. What’s Next?
    9. 31 October 2024
    10. 30 October 2024
    11. 29 October 2024
    12. 24 October 2024
    13. 23 October 2024
    14. 22 October 2024
    15. 17 October 2024
    16. 15 October 2024
    17. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
    18. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
    19. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
    20. Sourcing Materials and Products
    21. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
    22. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
    23. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
    24. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
    25. Take Control of Your Studio Today
    26. <strong><strong>1. Follow A Clearly Defined Process</strong></strong>
    27. <strong>2. Create a Detailed Scope of Work</strong>
    28. <strong><strong>3. Set Clear Boundaries</strong></strong>
    29. <strong>4. Document Everything Thoroughly</strong>
    30. <strong>5. Be Clear on the Limit of your Management Services</strong>
    31. <strong>6. Communicate Regularly</strong>
    32. <strong>7. Action Breakdowns Immediately</strong>
    33. <strong>8. See It Through</strong>
    34. Studio WIP
    35. What else is new?
    36. What’s coming in February?
      1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
      4. CULT pairs with Fritz Hansen to debut the Fritz Hansen Skagerak Collection — a showcase of Danish elegance and sustainability for our design community.
      5. Introducing Brightgreen's Plus 4.0 Collection: Where Innovation Meets Illumination
      6. Innovation from the Ground Up
      7. &nbsp;
      8. The Collection Unveiled
      9. Bring Your World To Life
    37. 11 October 2024
    38. 10 October 2024
    39. 07 October 2024
    40. 03 October 2024
    41. 02 October 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
    42. Fixed Image Layouts
    43. Web Clipper Scraper
    44. Hyperlinked URLs
    45. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    46. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    47. 26 June 2024
    48. 19 June 2024
    49. 18 June 2024
    50. 17 June 2024
    51. 31 July 2024
    52. 30 July 2024
    53. 29 July 2024
    54. 26 July 2024
    55. 23 July 2024
    56. 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.