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Build Count Into Every Measurement Tool
It would be really nice for the estimators that use bluebeam regularly to be able to see the counts of all the measurement tools and markups, not just the count tool. This would essentially mean that every measurement that's not a count would be automatically assigned a count of 1. Then, for example, if I take off the…
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Add Append/Prepend Functionality When Editing Custom Columns Across Multiple Markups
When multiple markups have different values in a custom column, editing them all at once replaces the existing text. I’d like the option to append or prepend text, so I can add consistent information without overwriting unique information in each markup. I don't want to have to make multiple custom columns for this.…
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Space Rotation
Hi all, Looking for a bit of help here with Spaces. I am copying spaces between services plans (Power plan to Lighting plan etc.) so identical building layout, but the space is often rotated by 90° regardless of page rotation. I have read the community posts on Rotating pages, but even if I copy the spaces (even grouped,…
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Digital Writing Pad
Does anyone have any experience with using a digital writing pad on Bluebeam for marking up plans or doing quantity take-off's?
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How to save a layers template and use for new estimate projects?
When working with layers in Bluebeam, our estimating team typically uses the same template across all projects — about 15 main layers, each with multiple child layers. So far, we haven’t found a reliable way to transfer this full layer structure from one project to the next. We’ve tried saving the layers to a template file…
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Gross and Net Square Foot
When doing takeoffs it would be nice to see the cutout information (specifically the area) connected to the sketch to scale markup. For instance, A wall with a door opening; the markups list would show the rectangle sketch to scale properties for the wall (length, width, area, etc) and it would have a column for "cut out…
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Add option to apply multiple tools at the same time
My suggestion is to add the ability to apply multiple tools at the same time. In construction we often need to apply multiple layers of materials to the same area. Examples could include plywood/tar paper/shingles on a roof or fine grading, stone, asphalt base, asphalt binder, tack and asphalt wearing course on a parking…
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Add a "Wall Area" tool
Currently you can add a "depth" value in the measurements panel for a Polyline or Perimeter markup. This depth value is used to calculate a "wall area" measurement, which can be displayed on with the markup caption and in a wall area column. The primary quantity though is the length of the Polyline or Perimeter. The…
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Add option to designate "primary" measurement quantity output
I've made a number of product suggestions over the last 30 days (30 suggestions over 30 days with this one 😎) that involve "other" measurements and how they are outputted. I think I have one today that has the potential to address a number of my previous suggestions in one improvement. An "Area" markup can produce 4…
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Red line disappears while doing area measurement in Revu x64 Version 21.7
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Add ability to re-arrange layer order at will
Currently it appears that the only options for layer ordering are "alphabetical" and the order that they are created. My suggestion would be to add the ability to sort the layers "at will" - similar to the way you can re-order your tools in a tool chest.
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Other sources for Tips and Tricks
The Bluebeam Community is a great place to find Tips & Tricks, but it isn't the only one out there! Some of my favorites: UChapter2.com - @Troy DeGroot has had his "Brainery" discussion board https://uchapter2.com/bluebeam-forums/ available for going on 5 years with nearly 600 discussion topics. He has online training…
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Flag scrolling
When an inordinate amount of flagged pages are accumulated it is inconvenient to use the up/down arrow to navigate the flag field. Please add page up/page down feature.
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Preference Features Lost
So here's an interesting one for a Monday morning - just started using Bluebeam and discovered that my preferences for snap to, cross hairs, snap to colour, etc. have all been reset to the original default settings. I'm still on 21.6.1 (dare not update to 21.7 until there is 21.7.1) so no changes resulting from a new…
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Using Layers with Sets
Does layers work with sets? I created a layer on one sheet, then tried adding that layer to another sheet, but it's not available to add. It only has the option to create new.