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How are the new 2026 accessibility requirements impacting your PDF workflows?
Hi everyone, In light of the new ADA Title II regulations, many state and local governments — and the vendors who work with them — need their digital documents to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 24, 2026 (or 2027 for smaller jurisdictions). This includes PDFs that end up on public websites or portals. I’m trying to…
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Revu for iPad to Bluebeam Mobile 📲
Transitioning from Revu for iPad to Bluebeam Mobile Bluebeam is evolving how teams access drawings, perform markups, collaborate, and manage Studio Sessions & Projects. As part of this evolution, Revu for iPad was officially retired and removed from the App Store on December 31, 2025. It is no longer supported or available…
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Hyperlink enbedded in stamp
I am trying to add a stamp to a document in plan review that has a link to local ordinances. Is there a way to keep that link active after the review has been closed so that the contractor or inspector can click on the link ?
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Markup list column settings
Hello Community Problem: With Bluebeam, you can save the column layout of the markup list in your profile. That's great. But the problem I have now is that I sometimes work in different departments. And depending on the department, I need different column settings. Now, every time I reopen a document from another…
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Text Box Issues
I am having ongoing problems with my textbox tools. Typing is distorted, especially using the space key (which doesn't do anything) or any punctuation marks. After using punctuation marks, cursor position changes and/or text starts in putting back to front. Upon trying to re-edit a already used textbox, I am unable to…
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Multiple Legends Within One Document
Re: takeoffs from architectural drawings I cannot figure out how to create multiple legends within one document. I would like to have not only the totals for the entire document, but I would also like to have a count per page legend. I have tried creating a new legend with a new Subject and specific source pages, but it…
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"Go To Page" Shortcut
Is there a way to initiate a dialogue box to navigate pages? The reason I ask is using Adobe I have a macro assigned to ctrl+shift+n (dialogue box seen below) which opens a "Go To Page" window in Adobe. From there I can simply input the numbers on my num pad and off I go, no mouse movement needed. I have considered making…
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Allow Markup Recovery (Unflatten) : Always Checked Option
We all flatten and unflatten often with [Allow Markup Recovery (Unflatten) checked for various purposes as we are working through a document. Then, when we are finally ready to distribute a document, we will flatten without markup recovery. I have taught myself to instantly go right back in and flatten again just to check…
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🗓️ April 2026 Challenge - Spring Snags!
Hi everyone! Spring is here, and while it’s a season of fresh starts, it’s also a good time to look at the little things that can slow us down. This month’s challenge, Spring Snags, is all about those small workflow hiccups. The moments where things aren’t quite as smooth as they could be. Not major issues, just the…
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Background scaling
I am AutoCAD/Revit user and have only started to use Bluebeam more recently. I have several projects under me and found will trying to help the field and making it easier for us as coordinators/detailers/manufacturers, I've been using BlueBeam to create smart PDFs, with layers. So I would export the files from Revit to CAD…
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Posts require a Tag but the Tag options are poor
Self explanatory. Please fix the tag options to be meaningful to the users posting.
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Anyone else having an issue with visible layers resetting?
I have an ongoing issue where my visible layers reset after using the undo tool and I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this? Basically, I have various layers turned off when I am marking up but, after placing a markup incorrectly and then using undo all of the layers are turned on. So I then have to go into the…
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Compass Feature for Angle Measurements
Could there be a 0° - 360° compass feature to provide angle measurements? Looking for a tool to identify pipe angles that are entering/exiting manhole structures on drawings. Currently using a secondary software that has a 'compass tool' but would like if Bluebeam could incorporate a similar tool.
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Linux Support
I use Bluebeam on a daily basis, would love to be able to easily run it on a Linux-based laptop that I use in the field w/o hacks and VM's.
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Signage Font
I am attempting to make a larger sign for my job site. The largest font size I can seem to get is 144 font size? Is there something that would be locked to a relative scale? Very frustrating as I started with a blank pdf as a starting point.
