Learning Bluebeam 2017

Learn how to manage construction projects in a paperless environment with Bluebeam Revu.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Selecting the Right Version of Bluebeam

• The basics of Bluebeam
• Selecting the right version: Vu, Standard, CAD, or eXtreme?
• New in 2018: Where did Vu go?
• Installing and using the demonstration files

2. Initial Program Setup: Making It Work for You

• Setting up the program to work like you work
• Customizing tools and feature sets
• Modifying the built-in markups
• The new user interface in Revu 2018

3. Creating PDFs with Bluebeam Revu

• Using plugins and printing to PDF
• Converting images and scanning to PDF
• Creating a PDF from scratch

4. Document, Markup, and Commenting

• Using the markup tools
• Keeping track of it all with the markup log
• Editing content
• Working with layers

5. Advanced Search Features: Going beyond Text Search

• How to access Bluebeam's search features
• Using the VisualSearch feature

6. Scaling and Takeoffs: Tools for the Estimator

• Switching to the estimation profile and setting the scale
• Length and area takeoffs
• Counting and quantity takeoffs

7. Maintaining As-Built Drawings

• Using markups to redline drawings
• Using Sketch Tools to redline drawings

8. Creating an Active Punch List

• Using the markup tools to identify punch list items on the go
• Using the log to assign tasks and track completion

9. Studio Projects: Giving the Team Real-Time Access

• Setting up a Studio Project
• Working with Studio Project documents

10. Leveraging the Power of Team Collaboration with Studio Sessions

• Initiating a Studio Session
• Creating markups that become action items
• Additional collaboration features

11. What's New in 2017

• New measurement and count tools
• Dynamic Fill
• Legends

12. What's New in 2018

• Navigating the new user interface
• The new markups quick access bar
• The new studio interface
• Customizing keyboard shortcuts

Conclusion

• Next Steps