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EL4 Beta Test Early Release New & Enhanced Features

Key new and upgraded features included in early release

Here’s a look at what’s new in EL4 and what you can explore today.

EL4 represents a major step forward—a modern, web-based version of Estimating Link designed to improve navigation, usability, and overall performance while keeping the workflow you already know.

Navigation Improvements

Move through your estimate faster with a more intuitive layout.

  • New Left Sidebar Navigation replaces traditional menus and keeps everything within reach

  • Redesigned Top Bar displays your company and user profile clearly

  • Faster switching between modules like BID, ITEM, and RATE

  • Simplified access to projects, libraries, and system areas

Usability Improvements

Reduce clicks and simplify everyday estimating tasks.

  • Improved workflows for adding and editing data

  • Faster interaction with grids and tables

  • Streamlined search and filtering to find what you need quickly

  • More intuitive layout for common actions

Modern Design & Interface

A cleaner, more modern experience that’s easier to learn and use.

  • Completely refreshed interface with improved spacing and readability

  • Updated visual design across all screens

  • More consistent layout between modules

  • Designed to feel faster, lighter, and more user-friendly

Performance & Visibility

Always know where your estimate stands—without digging.

  • Total Bid visibility across modules

  • Faster system response and smoother navigation

  • Improved visibility into project activity and updates

New Home Dashboard Experience

Get instant visibility into what matters most when you log in.

The new dashboard provides quick access to:

  • Your recent projects

  • Company activity and changes

  • Who is currently logged in and where they are working

  • Important announcements, updates, and releases

This gives you a centralized view of your work and your team in one place.

What’s New in EL4 (Not Available in EL3)

These are some of the key enhancements you’ll notice immediately:

  • Real-time visibility into your Total Bid across modules

  • A centralized dashboard with live project and team activity

  • Improved navigation using a persistent sidebar

  • A more modern, web-based platform built for performance and scalability

What to Explore First

To get the most out of this early release, start here:

  • Open the Home Dashboard and review project activity

  • Navigate using the Left Sidebar instead of menus

  • Open a project and move between BID, ITEM, and RATE modules

  • Watch how your Total Bid updates across modules

Additional Details

This early release focuses primarily on improving the interface, navigation, and overall experience. Additional features from EL3 are still in development and will be introduced in upcoming releases.