What is a Custom Pulse?
A Custom Pulse is a recurring action card that you configure. Describe what you want to keep an eye on - for example, "All products missing RRP" - and Programa's AI translates that into a live, daily check.
Each Custom Pulse:
Appears alongside your built-in Pulse actions in the daily feed
Carries forward automatically each day the work is still relevant
Requires no manual filter setup or report configuration
Think of it as a personalised checklist item that Pulse manages for you.
How to Create a Custom Pulse
Custom Pulse lives inside Pulse. Navigate to Pulse from the left-hand navigation bar, then select Custom Pulse to get started.
Click "Create Pulse" to open the creation flow.
Select your projects. Choose up to three projects you want to focus on.
Enter what you want to monitor using plain English. Pre-made prompt examples are available to help you get started - for example:
"All products missing RRP"
"Products in Schedule without a supplier assigned"
Click Preview to see a list of matching items before committing.
Click Create Pulse to generate. It will appear in your Pulse feed the next day (and every day after) for as long as matching products exist.
Note: Custom Pulses currently apply to Products in Schedule only. Support for additional entity types is planned for future releases
Managing Your Custom Pulses
Once a Custom Pulse appears in your feed:
Click on the pulse to open it.
Click Review to see all the matching schedule items.
Click any item to take action directly from there.
To delete a Custom Pulse, click Manage. A panel will open on the right — select the bin icon to delete it.
Note: Custom Pulses cannot be edited once created. To make changes, delete the existing pulse and follow the steps above to create a new one.
How Custom Pulse Works Day-to-Day
Once a Custom Pulse is created:
Each day, Pulse checks whether any products still match the criteria you described.
If they do, a card appears in your feed - automatically, with no action needed from you.
If nothing matches, no card is shown that day.
The card carries forward every day the work remains relevant, so nothing falls through the cracks.
This means your feed stays personalised to what matters most for your studio — not just the default built-in actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create more than one Custom Pulse? Yes — you can create multiple Custom Pulses, each tracking a different aspect of your studio. Each one will surface relevant items independently in your feed.
Can I edit a Custom Pulse after creating it?
Not directly. To make changes, click Manage to open the right-hand panel, delete the existing pulse, and create a new one with the updated wording or criteria.
What can Custom Pulse monitor? Currently, Custom Pulses apply to Products in Schedule. The AI queries focus on scheduled products and their attributes, such as pricing status, supplier assignments, and more.
Do I need to recreate my Custom Pulse each day? No. Once created, a Custom Pulse carries forward automatically every day that matching products exist. You only need to create it once.
Note: Custom Pulse uses natural language AI to interpret your queries. While it's designed to be intuitive, results may not always be a perfect match for what you had in mind. If a pulse isn't returning what you expect, try rephrasing your description or reaching out to the Programa support team with your feedback.
Need more help with Custom Pulse? Contact our support team via live chat for personalized assistance.