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Your Guideto Bluebeam
Bluebeam Revuis not just aPDF EditorBluebeam Revu can benefit teams duringevery phase of construction. Whether itinvolves ensuring that everyone is accessingthe same information during the designphase, moving the project forward during theconstruction phase, or maintaining projectdata after project completion, Bluebeam Revustreamlines the entire construction process.Once you know what Revu can do for you, youcan use this versatile tool to its fullest extent.Revu editions include Standard, CAD andeXtreme .Millions of users have invested in thiscollaboration tool for increased productivityand time savings. Revu is used by 99% of thetop US contractors and over 86% of top USdesign build firms. On the next few pages,you’ll find some of the innovative BluebeamRevu features that you can put to use inyour company.P1YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Embed PhotosIf a picture is worth a thousand words,you can save a lot of words by usingRevu. When you’re on the jobsite andsomething doesn’t look quite right,a photo can often tell the story moresuccinctly. The photo can then beembedded into the drawing easily withthe Capture Markup tool. A comment canbe added with the photo for clarity.CustomizeThe entire Bluebeam interface andall the profiles can be customized todisplay only the tools you use. Toolbarscan be streamlined to a user’s individualneeds. By right-clicking on an icon, it canbe pinned to the top, side or anywheredesired. Profiles and toolboxes can beexported and shared with the team.With the Revu Tool Chest, regularly usedcustom markup tools can be saved,which is a positive step toward settingstandards for others on your team.Markup and SummaryMarkups ListAll the comments that are attached to jobsitephotos can be listed in a summary report.With Revu, each comment can be hyperlinkedback to the appropriate page and photo tosave time. By clicking on the comment in thespreadsheet-like summary report, the useris instantly taken to the correct page. Otherfunctions include sort, filter, creating dropdowns, and performing calculations.P2YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Keyboard ShortcutsInstead of scrolling to a Revu tool or command and clicking on it, the user can definekeyboard shortcuts. Revu allows custom keyboard shortcuts for anything used on aregular basis.Batch hyperlink(eXtreme edition):Users can automatically navigate through a drawing set by creating page labels underthumbnails. The page labels can be called out in hyperlinks in the section details.Revu can create 600 hyperlinks in two minutes.P3YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Compare documentsRevu eliminates the frustration of trying to figure out what changed from one drawing versionto another with Overlay and Compare tools. Compare shows changed content in clouds.Overlay shows the changed information in a different color.Free trainingRevu has built-in Tutorials for quick familiarization with the software. There are also on-demandwebinars presented by Bluebeam technical professionals. Titles include Getting Started,Collaborative Review, Takeoffs & Estimates, Document Control, Studio, and more. For shortersets of focused learning, there are feature-based training videos .P4YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
How Peopleuse RevuBy architects for bettercommunication and collaboration:By specialty contractors to meet andexceed customer expectations:1. Document management1. RFIs2. Submittal reviews2. Design reviews3. RFIs3. Drawing management4. Punch lists4. Document managementBy engineers to maintaindata integrity:1. Quantity takeoffs2. Quality assurance and quality control3. Document ManagementBy estimators to develop stronger jobestimates and bids:1. Design reviews2. Document management3. Quality assurance and quality controlBy project superintendents to meetcodes and maintain schedulesand budgets:5. Submittals6. Punchlists7. Quality assurance and quality controlBy general contractors to keep the projecton track and everyone on the same page:1. Drawing management2. Submittal reviews3. RFIs4. Punchlists5. Document management6. Quality assurance and quality control7. Quantity takeoffs8. Handover1. RFIs2. Punchlists3. Quality assurance and quality controlP5YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Revu is aSuperb toolfor:CollaborationRevu allows real-time collaboration amongteam members. Using mobile Revutechnology, they can even track progresswhile in the field, easily sorting drawings bydate to see what changes have been madedaily. Bluebeam has a Quick Start Guide andshort overview videos that can get you goingquickly with self-guided learning.InnovationThe Bridging the Gap episode “ BluebeamTrends” with Christopher Riddell takes alook at the way Bluebeam Studio benefitscollaboration. The process of creating highlydetailed digital 3D models of constructionprojects is a process that’s relatively new –likely less than seven years old. By importingphotographs and laser scans into realitycapture software, a firm can preserve currentconditions of every feature of a jobsite,whether it is new construction or a remodel.There are trends shaping up in the designand construct world that can make our jobseasier – if we let them. And Bluebeam is partof that process.More efficientdesign reviewsKnow what your software can do, and use it tothe fullest extent . From keyboard shortcuts tohyperlinking in batches to the search feature,Revu can reduce the time required to performtasks from hours to mere minutes .P6Revu has a fairly robust set of keyboardshortcuts that come with the software. With alittle trial and error, we came up with a whole setof Bluebeam keyboard shortcuts to make yourday a little easier. With Revu eXtreme, you canuse a PDF form to create a fillable form. UsingRevu eXtreme can improve your productivityand cut down on the amount of time you mightotherwise have to spend on time-consumingtasks. Features include batch options, OCR, links,and form creation. What kinds of stamps do youadd to your company’s project drawings? WithRevu, you can create an interactive stamp on adrawing or on a hundred drawings.Bluebeam partnered with Microsoft to integratethe surface dial into the Revu digital workflow.Revu speeds up design reviews by elevatingpaperless workflows to a new level. Create2D and 3D PDFs, organize commonly usedmarkups in a tool chest, compare drawings andkeep track of revisions with color coding, andcollaborate in real-time.The Revu Compare Documents function cloudsthe differences between files. The OverlayPages function shows the different pages indifferent colors. The good news is, you can evenuse them in combination. The quality assuranceand quality control ( QA/QC ) process is critical toensuring that a project is executed properlyand meets the standards of both the owner andthe contractor. Bluebeam Revu allows quick,accurate, thorough reviews so you can avoidcostly design defects. Seems like the worstpossible things that can happen with projectdrawings will happen just hours (or minutes!)before a deadline. Revu helps avoid last-minuteemergencies , rework and unhappy customers.YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Quantity takeoffsOne of the best kept secrets in Revuis the way it benefits quantity takeoffs.Using calibration, markup standards,custom formulas, and PDF searches, Revumakes takeoffs easier and more precise.Revu features are designed to increaseproductivity, improve measurement accuracyand streamline deployment company wide.Benefit from fast pan and zoom, renderingspeed and refresh rates. Collaborate withteams in the cloud. Save money with accuratebids and QTOs .Data protectionAs we become more dependent ontechnology, all of our electronic devicesbecome increasingly connected, allowinginformation to flow from one device toanother. Therefore, cyber security hasbecome a prominent concern globally.Companies need to have a plan, be smartabout data backups and educate employeesabout online threats.DashboardsDigital dashboards are PDF-based documentmanagement tools that can be used acrossthe entire construction project – from clientpresentations to closeout. With pictures,icons, hyperlinks, and underlying data, Revuenables clean reporting, document sharingand easy post-project handoffs.Handover at theend of the projectThere are a couple of methods for projectcloseout that general contractors haveaccess to these days. One is “the way we’vealways done it” – rolls of drawings and largenotebooks containing warranties, instructionmanuals, spec sheets, coffee-stained pages,and sticky notes. Another method is a clean,concise, text-searchable digital handover .Gathering and analyzing data are new waysto keep a finger on the pulse of creatingbuildings that are smarter, safer and moreefficient. Enabling the collection and use ofthat data to the owner of the building is aperfect way to promote long-term buildingefficiency while setting the builder apart as aleader in the industry.P7YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
System RequirementsMinimum RequirementsWhen using Revu with typical office documents Display: 1024 x 768- A display driver supporting OpenGL 3.0 or above is required to display 360 photos.- A display driver supporting either OpenGL 3.2 (or above) or OpenGL ES 3.0 (or above)is required. Processor- Desktops and laptops: 1 GHz processor or equivalent (recommended, see below)- Tablets: Intel i3 processor or equivalent- Revu currently does not support ARM processors, like those found in the Surface Pro X. RAM- 4 GB (32-bit Windows)- 8 GB (64-bit Windows) Hard Disk- At least 5 GB of available space may be required.Recommended RequirementsWhen working with large drawing sets (for example, construction project bid sets) inwhich the PDFs may contain hundreds of large format drawings, it is recommended thatworkstations have adequate memory and processor resources. Display: 1024 x 768 or better- A display driver supporting OpenGL 3.0 or above is required to display 360 photos.- A display driver supporting either OpenGL 3.2 (or above) or OpenGL ES 3.0 (or above)is required. Processor- Desktops and laptops: Intel i5 Dual Core or better processor- Tablets: Intel i3 processor or better- Revu currently does not support ARM processors, like those found in the Surface Pro X. RAM- 8 GB (64-bit Windows) Hard Disk- At least 5 GB of available space may be required.Using Revu for OCROCR is included with the 64-bit version of Revu eXtreme. OCR will not work in 32-bit Revu.P8YOUR GUIDE TO BLUEBEAM
Bluebeam offers a free 30-day trial version ofRevu, so you can try it for yourself. When it’s timeto add Revu to your stable of technology tools, talkto the industry experts at Applied Software .Request a QuoteDownload a Free Trial
From keyboard shortcuts to hyperlinking in batches to the search feature, Revu can reduce the time required to perform tasks from hours to mere minutes . Revu has a fairly robust set of keyboard shortcuts that come with the software. With a little trial and error, we came up with a whole set of Bluebeam keyboard shortcuts to make your
