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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. The Issue
  2. The Result
  3. The Solution
  4. Get Started Today
  5. Key Benefits:
  6. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  9. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  10. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  11. What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new look and feel
    2. Find exactly what you need
    3. Recommendations, category and brand highlights
    4. Tailored to your needs
  12. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. Support
      2. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      3. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  13. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
      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
    3. Board View:
    4. List View:
    5. Timeline View:
    6. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
      1. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
      2. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
      3. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
      4. Reusing and Grouping Components
  14. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  15. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    2. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    3. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    4. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    5. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    6. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    7. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
      1. Why Winning Work Matters for Interior Designers
      2. The Benefits of CRM Software for Interior Designers
      3. Using Project Management Tools as a CRM
      4. Outcome
    8. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    9. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    10. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    11. Client Approval Process
    12. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
      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
    13. Recognized for excellence in design software
    14. Latest Updates
    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. Studio WIP
    22. What else is new?
    23. What’s coming in February?
  16. About Tom Mark Henry: Studio Origins and Philosophy<br />
  17. How Tom Mark Henry uses Programa
    1. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    2. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    3. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
    4. 2022
    5. 2023
    6. Purchase Orders
    7. Client Dashboard
    8. What’s next?
    9. What is Transparency?
    10. What are the benefits?
    11. Getting Started
      1. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
      2. What are cookies?
      3. How do we use cookies?
      4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
      5. Optional Cookies
      6. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
      7. Updates to this Policy
      8. How to contact us
    12. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    13. Customisation at its Best
      1. Why Leading Design Firms Choose Programa
      2. Time Tracking That Speaks Your Language
      3. Client Communication Reimagined
      4. Automation for the Creative Mind
      5. The Impact on Your Studio
      6. <a href="https://programa.design/features/best-interior-design-project-management-software" target="_blank">Beyond Project Management</a>
      7. Your Design Evolution Starts Here
    14. 09 April 2024
    15. 28 March 2024
    16. 22 March 2024
    17. 28 November 2024
    18. 27 November 2024
    19. 26 November 2024
    20. 20 November 2024
    21. 19 November 2024
    22. 14 August 2024
    23. 12 August 2024
    24. 13 August 2024
    25. 07 August 2024
    26. 08 August 2024
    27. 09 August 2024
    28. 05 August 2024
    29. 01 August 2024
    30. 31 October 2024
    31. 30 October 2024
    32. 29 October 2024
    33. 24 October 2024
    34. 23 October 2024
    35. 22 October 2024
    36. 17 October 2024
    37. 15 October 2024
    38. Overview of Each Platform
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
      7. A Note from Zoe
    39. Join the Future of Design
    40. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    41. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    42. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    43. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    44. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Redesigning Industry Workflows
      3. Moving Beyond Spreadsheets
      4. Industry-Specific Features
      5. Better Client Communications
      6. Try Programa Today
      7. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
      8. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
      9. Master Your Design Universe
      10. Design Intelligence at Work
      11. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
      12. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
      13. A Day in the Life with Programa
      14. The Future of Interior Design is Here
  18. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  19. What’s in Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new interface
    2. Advanced search and filters
    3. Showcase product collections by category
    4. Curated recommendations
    5. What's unique for brands?
    6. 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
    7. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
    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. 12 July 2024
    12. 09 July 2024
    13. 05 July 2024
    14. 04 July 2024
    15. 02 July 2024
    16. 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.