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BTX & BPX Editor and a potential fix for jumping tools
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working on a small hobby project that aims to make it easier to edit tool chests and profiles for Revu. I’m now curious to see how it works for others.
If you’re interested, feel free to give it a try and see how it works for you. I’d really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or ideas for improvements.
Everything runs directly in your browser. Any profiles or tool chests you open are processed locally on your own computer and are not uploaded, shared, or stored anywhere else.
The site may initially appear in Swedish, but you can switch the language to English using the language selector in the top-right corner.
This is something I work on in my spare time, so development happens whenever I have time available. The project is still a hobby project and not a finished product yet, so some features may behave unexpectedly. But the more people who test it, the easier it will be for me to improve it, especially if there’s interest in the tool.
Thanks in advance to anyone who wants to try it!
-Update-I’ve updated the site with a function intended to fix profiles and tool chests where the tools change position or “jump around” within the tool chests.
When I’ve tested this myself, the problem seems to disappear. However, I would really appreciate it if others who are experiencing this issue could try loading their tool chests or profiles into the editor, saving them again through the editor, and then importing them back into Revu to see if the problem is resolved.
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Updated ink to the project:
Syltkorv
Bluebeam Max feature idea - convert handwritten markups
I have a few clients that always print paper sets to do QAQC reviews. Then out comes the red pen and the chicken scratch comments.
I would love a feature where you could have scanned handwriting recognition and the AI could turn that handwriting into a real markup and place it appropriately on the PDF drawing.
Re: Be Among the First to Try Bluebeam Max (Powered by Revu 21.8)
Hi Luke,
I will absolutely be purchasing Bluebeam Max and the sooner the better. My beta expires March 31st and I cannot afford to lose this even for a single day. Please let me know the fastest way to get a license in place before that date.
I want you to understand how massive this is.
We went from hand drawn plans on a desk to Bluebeam. Everyone in construction remembers when that changed everything. What just happened with Max and Claude AI through MCP is bigger.
I used it this weekend on a real Division 26 electrical project. Claude read the entire drawing set inside Bluebeam and in under 5 minutes identified every missing drawing, flagged the absent one line diagram, confirmed the set was incomplete, built a project schedule, and structured an estimate. All of it. One environment. No switching applications.
This moved us from 1 bid pack a day to 4 or 5. For electrical contractors who receive more bid invites than we can respond to, that multiplier changes the entire business.
Bluebeam did not just add a feature when it connected to Claude AI through MCP. It changed what the tool is capable of. The contractors who understand this right now are going to be at a completely different level than everyone else in two years.
I also posted the full setup on the Bluebeam Community this weekend including the undocumented .NET 8.0 dependency that is blocking most users from completing the connection. I hope that helps your team.
I would welcome the chance to speak with you directly. There is a lot more to share.
Best regards,
Steven McElwee
Director of Construction, Division 26
Let's Bring Bluebeam to MacOS!
Hello Bluebeam Community,
I recently came across an exciting announcement about Bluebeam starting to test its compatibility with ARM64 CPUs on Windows OS. This is a fantastic step forward, and it got me thinking about another potential leap: bringing Bluebeam to MacOS.
As a dedicated user and supporter of Bluebeam, I believe expanding the platform to MacOS would be a game-changer for many professionals who rely on Apple’s ecosystem for their work. The seamless integration with MacOS could enhance productivity and offer a more versatile experience for users who prefer or exclusively use Mac devices.
Considering the growing demand for MacOS-compatible applications in various industries, including architecture, engineering, and construction, adding MacOS support to the roadmap could open new doors for Bluebeam and its users. It would also demonstrate Bluebeam's commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the digital workspace.
I encourage the Bluebeam team to consider this suggestion seriously and explore the possibilities of developing a MacOS version. The community's enthusiasm and support are here to back this initiative!
Thank you for continuously improving and expanding the capabilities of Bluebeam.
Looking forward to seeing what the future holds!
Bluebeam Max Betaについて（StitchingとOffset）
日揮グローバルの原です。
Bluebeam Early Access Program を通じて Bluebeam Max Betaを試用しました。
今回は StitchingとOffsetを使用した際の所感を共有いたします。
・Stitching
図面の接続がスムーズで、大判の図面を扱う際のスクロール・確認がしやすいです。
これまで別タブで切り替えていた図面がまとめて表示されるため、「断片的に見る」感覚がなくなると思います。
事前に Stitching を利用し、統合しておくことで、他メンバーへの説明や共有がスムーズになると思います。
・Offset
Offsetの動作が軽快で、微妙な位置合わせに時間を取られていた作業が数クリックで完了しました。
複雑な図面でも正確に配置されるため、作業のばらつきなどが減ると思います。
Stitching も Offset も、従来手動で行っていた作業を自動化することで、レビュー作業や繰り返し工程が大幅に軽減される可能性を感じました。
同プログラムを利用された方がいらっしゃれば、ぜひ皆さまの使用感や工夫されている点も伺えれば幸いです。
Extract Pages w/o requiring Save of Extraction
It'd be great to be able to extract pages without having to save the file - sometimes I just want to look at two sheets from the same planset to check for consistency between different views, etc at the same time.
Sarah
Re: How can I effectively stop Revu from selecting the layer-based content that has 'gray grips'?
@EADoll - If you happen to have any influence over the printing of the PDFs coming out of AutoCAD or an AutoCAD vertical (like Civil 3D), have the user change the system variable PDFSHX to 0 and those AutoCAD SHX markups won't be created when PDFs are printed 😉
Folder Options in Bluebeam Studio Sessions
To better organize documents within a Bluebeam Studio Session, it would be useful to have the ability to create and manage folders.
Be Among the First to Try Bluebeam Max (Powered by Revu 21.8)
Hi Bluebeamers,
We’re excited to share that the Bluebeam Max Beta (Powered by Revu 21.8) is now open for applicants. This is your opportunity to explore new features before they officially launch, share your feedback directly with our Bluebeam team, and help us fine‑tune Bluebeam Max for your everyday workflows.
Here’s what’s included in this release:
- Offset: Easily create precise duplicate markups at defined distances for faster, CAD‑like drawing right inside Revu.
- Markup “Convert and Duplicate As”: Transform or duplicate markups into different types instantly, reducing extra steps and streamlining your processes.
- Stitching: Combine partial viewports from multiple drawings into one seamless document to improve efficiency and drawing alignment.
- Revu Tool Set Syncing: Keep your Tool Sets with you wherever you log in using your BBID—across desktops and, in the future, mobile platforms.
Who can join:
Anyone with an active Core or Complete Revu 21 license can participate. All you need is your Bluebeam ID (BBID). If you don’t have one yet, you can create it here.
Ready to get started?
Join the Bluebeam Max Beta project now
We can’t wait to see what you think and how you’ll shape the next generation of Revu.
– Ryan Arnold
The Bluebeam Beta Team
Your Input Needed: Improving Bluebeam on the Web
Hi everyone! 👋
I’m Alan, a Product Manager here at Bluebeam, working together with Meike, one of our Product Designers. We’re exploring ways to make the Bluebeam web experience faster, smoother, and more useful for you.
We’d love your input!
If you use Bluebeam on the web, or are thinking about it, we want to hear about how it fits into your workflows. What’s working well for you? What gets in the way?
A few areas we’re currently researching (just to get ideas flowing):
- Managing pages (creating, deleting, reordering, etc.)
- Flattening and handling markups
- Performance with large documents
- Connecting or integrating with other web tools
These are just examples — please don’t feel restricted to them. We’re interested in anything that would make the Bluebeam web experience more valuable for you and your team.
Your feedback helps guide where we focus next, so let us know what’s important to you in the comments below.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts,
Alan & Meike – Bluebeam Product Team
Alan A.