Learning Bluebeam Revu: Version 2018 to Version 20

Course details

Explore the essentials of Bluebeam Revu, the PDF collaboration program designed specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. For the designer and detailer, Bluebeam Revu includes plugins for most computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software that enables quick and easy conversion of both 2D and 3D drawings into a PDF file that can be easily viewed by the entire project team. For the construction professional, it includes sketch, markup, measurement, and takeoff tools as well as powerful search features specifically designed to work with construction documents.

Learning objectives
Selecting the right version of Bluebeam
Setting up the program
Creating PDFs
Document, markup, and commenting
Advanced search features
Scaling and takeoffs
Maintaining as-built drawings
Creating an active punch list
Using Studio Sessions for collaboration

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know before watching this course

1. Selecting the Right Version of Bluebeam

03 - The basics of Bluebeam
04 - Exploring the free version of Revu
05 - Standard, CAD, eXtreme - Choosing a version
06 - Installation and initial set up

2. Initial Program Setup - Making It Work for You

07 - Setting up the program to work like you work
08 - Importing Profiles
09 - Importing tool sets
10 - Working with tool sets
11 - Setting preferences
12 - Keyboard and mouse shortcuts

3. Creating PDFs with Bluebeam Revu

13 - Using plugins, printing, and converting
14 - Installing missing plugins
15 - Scanning to PDF
16 - Creating a PDF from scratch

4. Document, Markup, and Commenting

17 - Using the markup tools
18 - Adding notes to markups
19 - Marking up with the Snapshot tool
20 - Keeping track of it all with the markup log
21 - Working with layers
22 - Editing content

5. Advanced Search Features - Going Beyond Text Search

23 - How to access search features in Bluebeam
24 - Using the visual search feature

6. Scaling and Takeoffs - Tools for the Estimator

25 - Set the scale
26 - Area takeoffs
27 - Dynamic Fill
28 - Counting and quantity takeoffs
29 - Export quantities to Excel

7. Maintaining As-Built Drawings

30 - Create and export as-built notations
31 - Import as-built notations
32 - Using sketch tools to redline drawings

8. Creating an Active Punch List

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

9. Studio Projects - Give the Team Real-Time Access

35 - Overview of Bluebeam Studio Projects
36 - Setting up a Studio Project
37 - Working with Studio Projects documents

10. Leverage the Power of Team Collaboration with Studio Sessions

38 - Initiating a studio session
39 - Collaborate with your team
40 - Additional collaboration features

Conclusion

41 - Conclusion and next steps