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I'm looking for some input on how everyone else is setting up their Studio Sessions. We have predominately unchecked the Private Session checkbox to allow people in our company to join as they were added to the project. We've realized that this opens us up to anyone being able to join if they just guess the correct 9 digit…
Every electrical estimator (and now Claude) uses a Symbol List toolbar (for lack of correct language) that resides vertically on right margin in REVU, or can toggle the list to top header horizontally if desired. These lists show the symbols from same project Index/cover sheet showing all symbols with associated text in…
When I try to print a larger PDF drawing file it takes BlueBeam forever to spool to the printer. It didn't used to do this until a few weeks ago. I keep having to open the file in a web browser to print the drawing without taking an hour to spool. I'm wondering if there is a setting wrong somewhere.
Got a new revision of a drawing and need to know what actually changed? Flipping back and forth between two PDFs and squinting at the differences is slow, and it’s easy to miss something. Overlay Pages stacks two or more drawings into a single PDF and shows each one in its own color, so changes jump out right away. ➡️…
Hello. I am trying to make a custom stamp. I'm having difficulty with the java script builder dialog box not connecting to the text items in the forms side bar. Is there anyone that can help me with this?
When marking up text documents I invariably find myself using Adobe Acrobat. Why? - Because it has a superior 'Comment' functionality, whereby when I highlight a section of text and create a 'Comment' the whole section of text that is the subject of the Comment is left highlighted. Very easy to see. Bluebeam has…
Many companies build their own Revu profiles - tool sets, custom columns, classifications, production rates and formulas that hold years of estimating know-how - and install them on their staff's workstations, or license them to other firms. Today anyone with access to Revu can take that profile with them: Revu > Profiles…
HEY FOLKS, WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP deciphering why the first page from my docs doesn't come out with highlights, but the rest of the doc prints with highlights no problem. They are even omitted from the print preview while still showing the highlights are present in the background (see yellow circles where pink…
So our guys out in the field have been using Blubeam Revu for iPad for years now. The biggest thing we noticed right off the bat with the new Bluebeam Cloud app, is it does not give the ability to have multiple PDF's open with tabs to switch between them similar to how Bluebeam Revu was. Would love to see this implemented…
It would be nice if there was an auto save function to one drive as soon as changes are made to the file that are opened from one drive. Or auto save like every five minutes.
In other PDF programs, you can add a note (like a speech bubble) by long-pressing with your finger at the desired location. I don’t see this option in Bluebeam; it would be a welcome addition.
I've seen other posts about this so I'm reviving this conversation for more visibility: We have attempted the work around from this post, and unfortunately, we have too many files and the "Download all files" function times out. If Revu could have the functionality for one-click mass download, it would help us…
Greetings, I use Stapler frequently and find it especially useful for combining PDFs that go through multiple review revisions. Saving a Stapler job (.bsx files) and reusing it when individual PDFs are updated saves considerable time. One limitation is that Stapler job files work best when all users have identical file…
Context: Typically, a user is managing several sheets, several documents, different programs simultaneously. Capturing information from drawings, webpages, other pdfs is absolutely necessary in the industry. OR you have a reference project and you often reuse markups OR a user needs to create additional sheets with…
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I've been looking quite closely at the workflow between Bluebeam's Markups List and Excel recently, particularly for people using Revu for takeoffs. One thing I kept coming across was people exporting the Markups List to CSV and then using Excel formulas, Power Query, macros or their own templates to turn that export into…
When setting up a Custom Column, is there a way to only include in totals of the PDF summary header?
Is there a way to add scale for all toolboxes in an active profile? If not, how can we request this?
I was tasked with creating custom symbols for my company and I' having some odd issues. After importing the toolboxes, some of the symbols are "missing" in the sense that they don't show up in the toolbox. If I hover over the location where it should be, all the pop-up info still shows. I can select the symbol and place it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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,…
It's a big day for Bluebeam Academic: Bluebeam Max is now available to all academic users, for free! Every Bluebeam Academic subscription is now on the Max level, our most powerful plan. That means students, apprentices, and educators can take advantage of Bluebeam's newest features in the classroom: Magic Markups…
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…
I have searched all over the various Bluebeam sites and cannot find the answer. Is there anywhere to download additional Tool Sets for the Tool chest. I'm specifically looking for Access Control, Security, and CCTV Tool Sets. TIA.
Hello all! We have Bluebeam Revu 20 currently. We're setting up standard custom toolboxes for all our PMs and engineers to use for redlining plans. One request or wish, is to have the callout markup remain the same color but have the background or fill color change when the markups status is changed. For example: the…
Document A and Document B are identical documents. Document A has redline markups that I need to include on Document B. Is there a way in Bluebeam to overlay the Documents and transfer the redlines from Document A directly to Document B? For context this is for contractual redline language.
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Workflow Talk | Beyond the Markup: Unlocking the Power of Your Data with Custom Tools Overview Markups do more than communicate comments on a drawing. They capture valuable data that can help you track quantities, manage reviews, organize project information, and improve workflows. Join this interactive, community session…
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