Frequently Asked Question

Creating Trenches

If your project is outdoors, there’s a good chance digging will be required to run conduits between equipment.
Once all equipment is in its final location, it’s time to add trenches to your design.

Step 1: Select the Trench Tool

• Click the Trench icon in the toolbar.

Step 2: Choose a Surface Type

• You can use one surface type for the entire trench or change surface types midway as the path crosses different surfaces.
• Two ways to select a surface type:
  1. Click directly on the surface type in the menu.
  2. Use the right mouse button to scroll through surface options quickly.

The default surface type for trenches is Soil.

Step 3: Draw the Trench

1. Position your cursor at the starting point of the trench.
2. Left-click to begin drawing.
3. Use left-clicks to:

• Create corners.
• End a section of one surface type.

Pro Tips

• Plan ahead: Add trenches only after all equipment is finalized to avoid unnecessary edits.
• Match real-world conditions: Switching surface types mid-trench helps reflect real job site conditions like soil, asphalt, or concrete.
• Keep it clean: Avoid overly complex trench paths to minimize project cost and visual clutter.