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Estimating Link Version 3 Updates & Releases

Estimating Link's list of updates & releases with detail.

Version 3.5.2 (157)

Date: 8/11/2026 

  • Resolved issue with Cost Summary report not displaying item code description. (3611)

Version 3.5.1 (157)

  • Added a new Condensed (Base & Alternates) - Single Spaced Proposal report format that combines unit pricing with Base & Alternate totals. (3607)
  • Improved write-in item handling so Sales Tax settings are retained after Rate Table updates. (3608)
  • Improved project copying to prevent failures caused by resource descriptions that exceed the database field length. (3609)
  • Improved the Cost Code Item Breakdown report to correctly display large subtotal and total values without truncation. (3610)

Version 3.5.0 (157)

Date: 8/7/2026

Please note, this is a database change.

  • Improved Proposal reports to correctly display alternate headers and footers only when applicable and show "No Alternates" when appropriate. (3603)
  • Improved Proposal report running total calculations for greater accuracy throughout the report. (3598)
  • Enhanced State Import/Export to support states transitioning from AASHTOWare to newer electronic bidding platforms, including BidX. (3597)
  • Improved Cost Code Library spreadsheet imports to better recognize supported Excel file types. (3596)
  • Improved catalog imports so Cost Category codes are correctly transferred to the Item Sheet. (3595)
  • Improved Cost Summary Detailed report calculations for Labor, Equipment, and Rental hours. (3600)
  • Improved Cost Summary reports to correctly display Quantity and Unit of Measure values for Labor, Equipment, and Rental resources. (3599)
  • Improved Cost Category markup calculations for more accurate totals. (3601)
  • Improved Cost Category handling so assignments to rates and write-in items are retained when importing, copying, restoring, and editing projects. (3594)
  • Fixed an issue where generating the Cost Detail report could incorrectly increase Bid Quantities when multiple users were working in the same project. (3604)

 

Version 3.4.0 (154)

Date: 1/14/2026

Please note, this is a database change.

  • Added optional manual Bid Sheet refresh to enhance multi-user environments, accesible by right-clicking anywhere on the Bid Sheet and selecting "Refresh BidSheet" (3582)
  • Improved Import Item from another project feature to retain Fixed Price when importing an item marked as Fixed Price (3438)
  • Resolved issue with MH/Unit when sending a project from Estimating Link to Field Link (3578)
  • Added automatic programatic Bid Sheet refresh triggered by exporting (3575)
  • Updated Item Sheet calculation logic so the Production Thumbtack feature retains its status after closing and reopening a project (3576)
  • Fixed Cost Summary Breakdown Report to accurately calculate labor burden (3579)
  • Updated programatic path to interface with Field Link and send project data

 

Version 3.3.0 (153)

Date: 07/08/2025

  • The Check Bid feature now includes sub-items when identifying $0 cost materials. This improvement adds greater visibility and ensures a more comprehensive bid review process. (3547)

  • Improved Negative Number Formatting in Analysis View for consistency. (1071)

  • Improved Project Name Handling to Prevent Errors. (3046)

  • Resolved an issue where importing an item from a different project could result in an unhandled exception.  (3333)

  • Improved Default Factor so user cannot create dulipcate records. (3042).

  • Enhanced the import process to detect and handle control characters (such as carriage returns). Previously, these characters could cause display issues in the tree view. Now, the system will either filter them out or provide a warning, ensuring a smoother import experience. (3516)

  • The Item Combine Detail window now displays only primary items, ensuring a clearer and more streamlined selection process. Sub-items, which cannot be combined, are no longer shown. (2929)

  • The Registration window now prompts users for a valid email and includes updated terminology for consistency with login pages. (3392, 3393)

  • Improved performance on large projects. (3349).

  • All Lump Sum Proposals have been improved to ensure the Total Bid font size matches or exceeds section totals, creating a clearer and more consistent presentation. (3362)

  • Users can now open items from the Bid Sheet display mode by double-clicking, as expected. Previously, double-clicking would briefly flash the item but return users to the Bid Sheet. This fix restores proper navigation. (3199)

  • Resolved exception when deleting an item. (3054)

  • Resolved exception when importing from catalog into Indirect item. (3279)

  • Resolved Trench Calculator Print form issue on Cloud Link (3567)

Version 3.2.0 (153)

Date: 10/3/2024

Please note, this is a database change.

  • Enhanced and added the Haul Calculator feature to  "Other" and "Subcontractor" Rate Categories (3528, 3521)
  • Updated Confirm message so when rate is in a crew and haul calculator is used to change rate's quantity, it is handled the same way as when Quantity is changed on rate in Crew (without haul calc) on an Item (3525)
  • Added error handling after a rate within a Crew is modified with the Haul Calculator (3526) 
  • Revised message that appears when a quantity is changed on a Rate within a Crew to be concise (3527)
  • Enhanced DBE/WBE/MBE Report to handle SMC & RTC Tables (3524)
  • Updated Vendor Type Report column alignment (3467)
  • Added error handling when Temporary Pricing is checked on Rental Rates on blank project (776)
  • Updated the Server Configuration Tool's, Restore Database Confirmation message to include OK button (2857)
  • Added check, logging, and call to alert for Microsoft issue: SQL ErrorLog large file sizes (3015, 3016)
  • Added error handling for logo with a fictitious path is added to proposals (3158) 
  • Updated icon  on General Tab of Project Properties from pencil to ellipsis (3416)
  • Updated logic to display update message only once per day (3517)
  • Added Exclamation notification when adding an alternate via "Apply alternates to multiple items" option after the indirect item is posted (3533)

Version 3.1.1 (152)

Date:  7/16/2024

Please note: This is a database change.

  • Enhanced and added to Vendor Type Report, DBE/MBE/WBE, to show 60% for Material vendors.  Reports > Bid Sheet > DBE/MBE/WBE  (3487)
  • Enhanced and cleaned up Administrator Audit Log.  Setup > Options > Admin > Audit Log. (3501)
  • New Feature - Haul Calculator.  Tool within the Item module to assist with Equipment and Rental Haul times (3358).
  • Resolved issue with copying an item and overlaying an item that is an alternate that cleared alternate status (3411)
  • Resolved issue with searching by description in the Build Wizard feature (3428)
  • Resolved issue with searching by cost code in the Build Wizard feature (3377)
  • Enhanced user interface when moving from Fuel Worksheet to posting defaults. (3457)
  • Updated code to instantly refresh Bid Sheet when Sections are enabled. (3357)
  • Updated spelling on Bid Sheet > Services > Catalog > Send Current Item to Catalog. (3480)
  • Updated text on Select Bid Items window for easier viewing (3455)
  • Resolved error with blocked Import when importing Items with Sub-Items (3485)
  • Updated two Reports: Cost Code Summary & Cost Code Item Breakdown to allow for longer Item Descriptions. (3462, 3486)
  • Resolved issue of restoring historic projects from Estimating Link version 2 and older versions of Estimating Link version 3. (3489)
  • Updated update installer window to include link to "View Updates on Knowledge Link" for streamlined viewing of modifications, including: New Features, Enhancements, Updates, Bug Fixes, etc. (3523)
  • Enhanced User Management Link to provide Administrator control over suppressing Estimating Link update messages for all users. (3495).

Version 3.0.918 (149)

Date:  3/27/2024

Please note: This is a database change.

  • Enhanced Spreadsheet Export Wizard with 2 additional fields: Equipment Hours & Rental Hours (3335)
  • Added Viewpoint/Spectrum Cloud Accounting Interface Option (3396)  
  • Enhanced Proposals with Alternates.  When “Include Alternate Summary” is on, the Proposal shows: Active Alternates 1-8 “Totals” section that includes Base Bid and total, and Alternates and respective totals (3374)
    • When Include Alternate Summary is checked:
      • "When Page Break at Subtotals is on, the Totals section should be on the next page"
      • The setting for Totals is "Page Break Before" and is working correctly.
      • The setting "Page Break at Subtotals" is for the Section Subtotals.
  • Resolved issue with Alternate 4 showing on Standard Proposal. (3431)
    • To view Standard Proposal: Reports > Bid Sheet > Proposal > Standard
  • Improved user interface when user is within an editable cell on Bid Sheet and Item Sheet (3476).
  • Revised Job Totals Report to show direct cost Markup amount, from the Markup Summary window. (3380)
    • To view Job Totals Report: Reports > Bid Sheet > Bid Sheet > Job Totals 
  • Added error handling to Foundation export when exporting to a file in use (3378)
  • Updated Cost Code Library to allow deleting a Cost Code that has apostrophes (3379)
  • Updated code to close program after open for 6 hours (3216)
  • Fixed issue with Equipment Write-In on Item Sheet when Catalog are turned on (3447)
  • Resolved issue with import files not opening after canceling the spreadsheet import wizard (3415)
  • Resolved integration with Field Link to send Combined Items when selected (3026)
    • To send Sub-Items from Estimating Link to Field Link, go to Setup > Options > Field Link and select Yes to Send Combined Items.
  • Resolved Bond showing values from previous project (3446).  
    • When accessing the Bond Calculator from View > Markup > Bond, the Markup Summary window will appear behind the Bond window resulting in calculations directly from the Markup Summary window.
  • Resolved Circular Combines issue caused by importing Sub-Item, renaming it with an existing Item Number, and then deleting. (3429)
    • An Informational message will now be displayed to prevent an Item from being created that already exists:
  • Resolved Cost Summary Detail report issue due to long Item/Rate/Cost Code descriptions (3462)
    • To view report: Reports > Bid Sheet > Cost Summary > Summary
  • Fixed problem with program update application when program not installed (3384)
  • Fixed a problem when no temporary directory exists (3413)
  • Updated SMC & RTC Tables for multi-user functionality (2897,3451,3005,3391)
  • Resolved issue with Vendor Type showing incorrect MBE/WBE/DBE amounts when Sub-Items are present (3338)
  • Resolved issue on new installation when editing or adding companies (3426)

Version 3.0.911 (147)

Date: 10/24/2023

  • Improved program update process for customers with databases on servers so all users do not need to exit the program during an update. (2810, 3365, 3403)
    • Please note, this improvement applies specifically to users with Estimating Link on a workstation, connected to a shared database on a server. Users accessing Estimating link via a shared desktop accessed by RDP, Citrix or other technologies, will still need to have all users exit the program to update.
  • Added error handling when attempting to add Sections when no Items present (883)
  • Enhanced display of "Open Item" marker on the Bid Sheet (1064)
  • Added code to handle known Windows issue to resolve error log files growing very large if database is restored with out resetting (3004)
  • Improved Rate Table Services drop down menu (3250)
  • Added additional code for background refresh, removed exception and added additional logging (3251)
  • Improved options when cancelling out of Import/Copy Item feature (3259)
  • Improved consistency when exiting/closing EL (3264)  
    • *Note-As always, uncommitted changes will result in lost data.
  • Resolved issue with adding Sections to the Bid Sheet freezing (3270)
  • Improved adding Sections features to effectively handle large projects (3397)
  • Added User1 field to Subcontractors  for importing with Spreadsheet Import Wizard (3321)
  • Added error handling to Fuel Worksheet when no rates are present in Defaults to inform user of what is needed (3341)
  • Removed ability to add INDIRECT item to bid sheet when doing Copy Item / Merge (3375)
  • Refined QuickBooks interface to export project and sync Customer Library without duplicates (3387)
  • Updated text on Re-Number Bid Items window to be more user-friendly and concise (3398)
  • Fixed export of Company Library to include all companies (3399)
  • Added error handling to Libraries when attempting to export a file that is in use (3401)

Version 3.0.910 (145) 

Date: 8/8/2023

*Please note - Users sharing projects, need to be on the same version of Estimating Link to ensure compatibility.

  • Updated AASHTOWare interface for Sequence Numbers for Sub-Items (3297)
  • Updated store procedures where needed to decrease unhandled exceptions (3325)
  • Enhanced Bid Sheet > Proposal > Lump Sum (Base & Alts) to include Sections when an Alternate is associate with it. (3312)
  • Updated Server Configuration Tool with cert passwords in Advanced Installer prompts (3330)
  • Added 4 additional Alternates (3300)
  • Updated code when sending project with Alternates to Field Link (3334)
  • Updated Vendor Type Report (3338)
  • Resolved issue with Write-Ins

Version 3.0.907 (143)

Date: 5/3/2023

  • Streamlined EL update process (3269)
    • Updating EL is now quicker and easier than ever before. If you are on version 3.0.906 or higher, you will receive a notification that an update is available and the option to update now. If you choose update now (and you’re on an active EL Maintenance and Support Agreement), your update will begin.
    • User’s no longer need to go to EL Downloads page to install EL updates.
  • Updated EL code to ensure EL desktop connection accessibility when offline (3276 & 3246)
  • Fixed EL Copy Project code to include Taxes-Add Ons-Deduct (3284)
  • Updated EL State Setup Table to interface with EBS files (3297)
  • Enhanced functionality of importing complex items into existing projects (2912)
  • Added increased functionality to Select Items as Alternate window for users to quickly add addendums as Alternates (3293)
  • Enhanced Item Breakdown report to include Sub-Item’s unit of measure (3310)
    • Reports>Bid Sheet>Cost Codes>Item Breakdown
  • Enhanced Cost Summary Breakdown by Bid Items report to sequence/sort order by Primary Item (3311)
    • Reports>Bid Sheet> Cost Summary>Breakdown by Bid Item
  • Enhanced Cost Summary Report to include labels and calculations for hours (3316)
    • Reports<Bid Sheet>Cost Summary>Summary
  • Added User Management Link (UML) accessibility to all users in EL (3292 & 3294)
    • Setup>Options>User Administration
    • Note – EL user will still need to enter UML credentials
  • Enhanced Bid Sheet Summary Wide report to include column headers on all pages (3295)
    • Reports>Bid Sheet>Bid Sheet> Summary (Wide)
  • Added EL error handling for multiple Items with the same name (3296)
  • Fixed Markup Summary Cost % graph to show (3301)
    • On the Markup Summary window, click on View > Cost Percentages Graph
  • Updated EL code for Vermont state export to always use line numbers or sequence numbers (3304)
  • Enhanced Copy Project to hide panel at bottom of EL screen to provide users with more EL screen real estate (3309)
  • Updated Crews in Catalog feature to include all resources (3319)
    • Note – Catalogs created prior to EL V 3.0.907 will not work.
  • Enhanced Breakdown by Bid Item report to include Item descriptions (3260)
    • Reports>Bid Sheet>Cost Summary>Breakdown by Bid Items
  • Updated EL code on Bid Sheet to ensure double clicking on an Item drills down (3308)
  • Updated code to save user-defined fields on Rates when project backed up (3323)
  • Fixed Sage Advance Option by Bid Qty or TO Qty (3326)

Version 3.0.906 (142)

Date: 1/12/2023

  • Updated AASHTOWare to accommodate duplicate Item numbers (3289)
    • Using the Line Number(Sequence number) to match EL data to the AASHTOWare data in the csv file

  • Updated Spectrum accounting export to handle Sub-Items where Factors are in the parent Item (3225)

  • Added error handling in copy project for SMC table data (3278)

    • User will be able to copy project's that have unfinished SMC tables.

  • Increased the characters in the backup path in Setup>Options>Database>Backup Path (3265)

    • Estimating Link now accepts more characters in this field to maintain new Microsoft Window's functionality.

  • Enhanced Bid Item Detail Reports to include Header Columns (3258)