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Automark picking up Watermark Text in Title Blocks
A number of drawings we receive from clients are watermarked and/or password protected as well but are not hyperlinked which slows everything down. When I create bookmarks and page labels using Automark, the watermark text that crosses the drawing title block is being picked up as well and in order to get Batch Link to…
🗓️ February 2025 Challenge - Template Time!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the second Monthly Challenge of 2025! This month, we’re talking about templates. Templates can help streamline processes, save time, and keep everyone on the same page. Share your best tips for using templates in Bluebeam Revu. Do you have a custom template that speeds up your workflow? Have you…
Feature Highlight: Scale & Calibration
This week, we're talking Scale and Calibration. Getting accurate measurements starts with setting the right scale and Bluebeam makes it easy with Calibration. With just a couple of clicks, you can ensure your documents are properly scaled so that every measurement you take is precise. Whether you're measuring distances,…
Teams Integration
Lots of organizations are moving from network drives to Microsoft Teams / Sharepoint for storage. One major issue is that you can't edit PDFs directly from Teams, so you're required to "sync" all the files to your computer. This causes inevitable sync issues and slowdowns when there are many files. It'd be nice if there…
Merged: Bluebeam Studio Document Folders
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Add Folders for Studio Sessions!
Add folders for studio sessions to organize the list of recent Studio sessions. Some of our clients utilize one Studio session per deliverable on large projects that have multiple reviewers. It can be quite a task to find the one studio session for a smaller project amidst the rows and rows of studio sessions per…
Document Accessibility checker
Our local municipalities are requiring all documents submitted to be accessible for individuals with visual disabilities. This means all pdf documents need to pass the accessibility checker that is part of Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft products. We discontinued our Adobe licenses when we changed to Revu so we do not have the…
cannot reorder pages in thumbnails
Does anyone know why I can suddenly no longer reorder pages in thumbnails? I'm hoping that someone has found a solution to this issue. Bluebeam support can't seem to address this question in a timely fashion due to an overload of tech support questions.
setting scale precision
I would like to know how I can set the scale precision to default to 1/8" instead of 1/4". I have searched but not been able to come up with an answer.
Option to Rename Files when Emailing from Thumbnail.
After right clicking on a thumbnail and choosing "Email pages", it'd be nice to be able to choose a file name myself.

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🗓️ February 2025 Challenge - Template Time!
Hi everyone! Welcome to the second Monthly Challenge of 2025! This month, we’re talking about templates. Templates can help streamline processes, save time, and keep everyone on the same page. Share your best tips for using templates in Bluebeam Revu. Do you have a custom template that speeds up your workflow? Have you…
Feature Highlight: Scale & Calibration
This week, we're talking Scale and Calibration. Getting accurate measurements starts with setting the right scale and Bluebeam makes it easy with Calibration. With just a couple of clicks, you can ensure your documents are properly scaled so that every measurement you take is precise. Whether you're measuring distances,…

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setting scale precision
I would like to know how I can set the scale precision to default to 1/8" instead of 1/4". I have searched but not been able to come up with an answer.
Markups list not accepting text input
Hey guys! Got a coworker who's having issues being able to input text into a text based custom column. When he goes through the properties panel it lets him edit the property to his heart's content. The problem is that in his workflow he usually makes those changes through the markups list instead but it suddenly stopped…
Problem with creating formulas in v 21.4
I'm trying to create a formula in a column I've called Qty I need it to pull through wall areas or length or count etc. but when I go into Expressions I get the message "An item with the same key has already been added" or "Expression Undefined" Can anyone assist? Stu
Projectwise plugin checkbox doesn't stay checked
Hi everyone, we have Revu 20.3.30, If we check the projectwise plugin check box in Revu Administrator, Apply, and Close. Next time we open Administrator the checkbox isn't checked. We are running Administrator in Admin mode, and the other plugins work. There's no errors. Bluebeam Plugins Administrator.log says this.…
Is there a way to Batch Clear Signatures?
I have printed a set of plans that has over a hundred sheets and then I batched signed them. After signing them I realized one of the sheets did not print correctly so instead of reprinting the entire set again, or clearing the signatures one by one, I want to clear all my signatures with one quick command so I can swap…
Help with Forms
Hey community of master Bluebeamers, Im hoping you all can help me with an issue or rather lack of knowledge that i am having in regard to Fillable forms. Presently i have a spreadsheet in excel that i have mail merged to a word document to make a pdf which spits out a specific text format (Blue text of a specific size…

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📢 What’s New: Revu 21.4
Markup Selection Cycle Tired of struggling with overlapping markups in Bluebeam Revu? Say hello to the Markup Selection Cycle! Now, when markups overlap, simply hover near them, hold Shift, and voilà—you’ll see a list of all nearby markups. Use your cursor or tap the Spacebar to cycle through and select the one you need.…
📢 Tell us how YOU want to engage in 2025!
🙌 Can you believe Bluebeam Community is only three months young and we’re already approaching 2025?! We sure can’t! The Bluebeam Community team is planning for next year, and while we (think) have tons of great ideas, this Community is truly for all of YOU. 📣 So, let's hear it! 📊 Please vote for your favorite option by…
📢 What's New in Bluebeam University: A Fresh Look & New Course - "Start Using Bluebeam"!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new Bluebeam University – redesigned for a better experience, and new courses so you can quickly learn the core features for your role! What's new? Fresh Look: We’ve updated our branding for a modern, user-friendly experience. Smarter Navigation: Our new course library lets…

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