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Hey guys, I have an excel template I use for take-offs. While on the spreadsheet, when I set the source file to the drawing, there is a very small chance that it successfully links. Usually, I have to set the source file, nothing happens, so I then set up a new quantity link. When i setup a new link, all the other quantity…
I have checked for updates, and it appears my version of BlueBeam is all up to date (version 21.9). The past three weeks or so BB has been very slow to open documents. After about 30 seconds it often prompts that the files are "locked by another user." I know they are not because I am the only one using them. It will only…
The navigation bar where we can move to different pages shifts left and right when the page scale changes. The navigation bar should be locked from moving left and right as we shift between pages.
My team regularly receives markups from clients that come in two files, one a PDF with a callout such as 'C-001' and then an Excel sheet that will list 'C-001' with test in the adjoining column. Now this is just a frustration on our end and something the clients will not budge on. I am curious if there is a way to bring…
Duplicate as + Offset = the perfect combination for a faster way to measure complex foundation details. @Vince French uses Duplicate as & Offset in #BluebeamMax for a faster way to measure complex foundation details. Here's how: 🔹 Start with the building footprint: Vince begins with a standard area measurement of the…
I stopped rebuilding my punch list from a notebook. The old way was two passes at the same work. On site, snags got scribbled down between everything else happening that day, half in shorthand, half illegible even to me a few hours later. Back at the desk, that notebook had to be read again, interpreted, and typed properly…
Hi Folks, I have a question, do you have a way to calculate a volume for a cut or fill, (a tapered volume measurement). I have a way of doing this that may be a little complex. I am interested in what others may have come up with. Thank you Vinnie Seattle WA
Has anyone developed a practical method in Bluebeam Revu to calculate earthwork quantities from grid levels or contour drawings? I am looking for a workflow where the existing ground levels and proposed formation levels can be compared systematically, preferably using a grid-based approach, so that cut and fill depths can…
When exporting grouped mark-ups to CSV, only the first mark-up is shown within the CSV. Suggestion is to include an option where all mark-ups within the group are shown on the CSV.
Hi, when I want to export markup data to a csv file and we have a table grouping multiple markups the tool only extracts 1 property and not the properties of all the grouped elements. I looked solutions all over the community and none seem to answer my needs. I need to export each value as a whole group. Does somebody have…
when we search the highlighted color shall be red and zoom in to the word
A problem i am having is that as I move around the print, I accidently grab a previously drawn measurement and drop it someplace else on the print. Is there a way that after I snap a line measurement, I could lock it down so I can't accidentally move it again
I use the search function to hunt down wall type tags / partition tags on architectural drawings. The blue highlighting of the search results is barely visible, so I zoom in very far and scrub through the results, each highlighted result ends up in some random corner of the window, why can't the search results center in…
Since updating to the latest version a few weeks ago, using Bluebeam Revu with the graphics tablet is almost impossible. It appears to excessively smooth pen to the point where I can not write words.
I stopped printing drawings to walk the site. The old routine looked like this: a printed set under one arm, a pen in the other hand, every deviation marked in the margin as I walked the floor. By the time I got back to the office, that marked-up sheet had to be read back, interpreted, and re-typed into whatever tracker or…
Hey all, Just starting with Custom Profiles to see if they will help time savings. Working in a design role, we have various tasks daily. We generally deal with P&IDs and ISOs. When working with P&IDs, we have multiple different duties: Mark-up (change) Delete (remove) Comment When working with ISOs, we again, have…
Hey Bluebeam Community! We’re excited to announce the top contributor for September 2026! For more information on Leaderboards, visit this page. 🥇 Winner: @Dhanush Kodi Raj Dhanush is back on top as our September Leaderboard winner, marking his second leaderboard win! He continues to be all over the community, answering…
I need help sorting out daily reports for different subcontractors. As of right now I separate them by individually extracting each page then finding the folder it belongs in, then copying the same format and changing the date. I fell though that there has to be an easier way to file these daily reports. I've tried making…
Hello, I am currently preparing for a global rollout of Bluebeam Revu 21 in my company and would like to ask for your guidance regarding the region selection presented during the initial sign-in experience. Our Bluebeam environment uses SCIM provisioning, and user licenses are automatically assigned in the Sweden (SE)…
We have come across this problem in the past and usually the issue is that the custom columns in the different documents are different, however in this case it looks like they are the same. Any ideas how to get the properties to paste in the correct order
Is there a way to undo a highlight without hitting "undo" which does get rid of the highlight. Yes this works but becasuse BB isn't perfect I now have to go back and set everything up again each time it highlights a section I DIDN'T want it to, which is often. I would like to undo without having to set it all back up…
I have a document with floorplans that I have marked up with electrical icons from my tool box. Somehow the document was flattened and I can not access my markups, it is only with this tool box however. All of my other markups are unflattening. Another weird thing is when I went to unflatten it kicked my out of my current…
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After more than two years of Monthly Challenges, we're changing things up! Going forward, challenges won't necessarily happen every month. Instead, we're focusing on fewer, bigger Community Challenges with more time to participate, new formats, and more opportunities to get involved. That could mean creative contests,…
Hi Bluebeamers, We're excited to share that the Bluebeam Geospatial PDF Alpha Test is now open for applicants! As an Alpha participant, you’ll get early access to new geospatial capabilities in Revu, including recognizing geospatial PDFs, georeferencing drawings to real-world coordinates, previewing your drawing against a…
We've been busy this first half of 2026. This roundup covers the biggest releases across Revu, Studio, Bluebeam Web, mobile, and our Developer Portal. From AI-powered search and markup editing to a brand-new way to build documents right in your browser, to security controls that give admins the final word. 🚀 Bluebeam Max…
A new version of Start Using Bluebeam for Everyone is now available in Bluebeam University. It covers the same foundational Revu skills as the earlier course, with more ways to practice as you learn. Explore the interface, manage drawing sets, use common markups, save tools in the Tool Chest, and create Markup Summary…
Hi Bluebeamers, We're excited to share that the Bluebeam Revu 21.11 Beta is now open for new testers! This is your chance to explore new features coming soon to Revu, share your feedback directly with our team, and help us shape the best version of Revu for your everyday workflows. Here are some of the features we'll be…
The Bluebeam product team is exploring new AI-assisted features in Revu, and we're looking for input from two kinds of people: People who do the work in Revu — reviewing, marking up, or checking drawings and documents. People who manage Bluebeam for a team — handling licenses, access, or settings for an organization. What…
Hello everyone, We recently relaunched the Bluebeam Developer Portal and are excited to see what you build with it. If you'd like to know how to get started building your own integration with Bluebeam, we recommend following the steps in our guide. 📌Important note: If you’re requesting to have your app published to…
Hi everyone! Bluebeam’s Live Training team is excited to share a new offering now available on Bluebeam University (BBU): an in-depth, hands-on Revu Essentials live workshop that individuals can join. This training is perfect for new and self-taught users who want a strong foundation in Bluebeam Revu. Our instructor-led…
Hi Everyone, We’re looking to better understand how customers use Bluebeam Revu in their day-to-day workflows, especially around Studio Sessions and Projects. If you regularly collaborate on documents, manage files, or coordinate with internal or external teams using Bluebeam Studio, we’d love to hear from you. This would…
We're excited to share a new check is now available in Revu's Smart Review. What's new The new Plumbing Tags Not in Plan check automatically cross-checks fixture codes in your plumbing schedule against the tags drawn on your plan views. If a code appears in the schedule but is never placed on a plan, Smart Review flags it…
Is there a way to export markups from several PDFs/Files in Bluebeam to the same (single) excel file? I routinely export my markups to excel for individual files, but am curious if I can take markups from (5) PDFs and Export to (1) Excel file. Or if I must continue to do my method of exporting 1:1 and ending up with 5…
Hello there. New guy in here. Is there something somewhere where I can quick reference or add a section out of a codebook?
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