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Re: Suggestions for Enhancing Measurement Tools in Bluebeam – Insights from AutoCAD & Revit User
I love this community, because there are so many ideas I've had in the past that I always seem to forget about by the time I get a chance to say something. These are two things I've wished for since beginning my journey of becoming a Bluebeam user. "Pick line" would make such a big difference, and probably wouldn't be too hard to do with a little "AI" action. As for the hatch pattern… I think the line custom line patterns could use some upgrades too, but I'll leave that idea in the recommendation I saw on here a few weeks ago.
Re: Ctrl-E Keyboard Shortcut
Funny story, when I tried to find an answer, I discovered that my "email PDF" tool no longer worked. My IT guy is looking into it but if anyone has any suggestions, we're all ears.We ended up doing a Bluebeam Revu reset. It works fine now.
I wonder if this will update the default Outlook for you @Robert Ferguson
Re: ✴️ Feature Highlight: Dimmer
I use the dimmer a lot when measuring things like drainage on large housing schemes. Basically, I will measure the scheme with the drawing as normal but then I'll apply the dimmer so I can do a quick scan over the site to make sure I haven't missed something - an area without any markups really does stand out rather quickly.
Re: ✴️ Feature Highlight: Dimmer
I'm going to be honest, I haven't found a great use for this feature. I don't use Bluebeam for what I assume was being thought of when dimming was added as a feature. I need to have the PDF content in full visibility for what I do, so I don't see a great use for it… yet.
Re: Ctrl-E Keyboard Shortcut
I'd argue that it is opening in the appropriate Outlook. :)
I'm trying not to switch for as long as I can. The functionality that is currently lost by switching cripples my current workflows, so I DO NOT want to switch anytime soon. lol
Re: how do I filter out only my mark-ups to transfer to another PDF
It would be good to see your Markup List and what customisations you have made. The point is to consider the Markup List as a database and look at how you can manipulate the data. My apologies if you are not new to this concept 🙂.
Jes's answer is perfect in answering your specific question, but what if there are other markups? Or only select a few of your Makups. One simple idea would be to create Custom Statuses with a "Transfer" and potentially a "No Transfer" option and then create a filter to show only the "Transfer" status markups. Then save this Filter in your Profile for future use.
In Jes's options above, I tested No. 1 and it will transfer ALL Markups - you could use the Filter for "No Transfer" to isolate all the Markups that you dont want and delete them.
Jes' No. 2 option works.
Oh have a look at Slip Sheet and or using Sets to update Markups automagicly from one drawing to another. 👍️
Re: Blueprints
Glad this is what you are looking for, @Humberto Espitia . The beauty of this exercise is that you can create corresponding Bookmarks with one click - from "Page Labels" option in the Bookmarks dialog.
It is the same, vice versa, if you use page regions to create the Bookmarks first.
Re: how do I filter out only my mark-ups to transfer to another PDF
Assuming page numbers are the same in both PDFs, try
- Markups List —> Filter by Author —> select MUs —> Export —> Import
or
2. Markups List —> Filter by Author —> select MUs —> Copy —> Paste
Re: Turn off Brown Help Box at top of screen when highlight feature is in use.
I think the banner you mention is related to the status bar. You can try to press F8 or go to Tools > Toolbars > Status Bar and see if that toggles it off.
Re: VBA Add in
you can.
You can use the Stapler outside of Revu to combine pdfs. You don't have to open Revu to use it. You can find it in your Windows Start menu.
There are some macros you can use within Revu as well. Search for Using Scripts in Revu in the help menu
