The Trench Profiler is an awesome tool capable of creating intricate trench designs with just a few clicks. While the Estimator system allows users to insert new material items into the Trench Profiler, the ability to link these items provides for a stronger basis of understanding costs and measurements associated with the trench. Note : These instructions assume that appropriate bid items to be linked to the trench already exist elsewhere in the job. For more information on

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