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Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Browse our collection of tips and tricks for Bluebeam Revu, Bluebeam Studio, Bluebeam for the iPad and the new Bluebeam Cloud.
Note that most of the video content is limited to Premium Subscribers.
New content is added every month.


Fix Problems with Text Search in Bluebeam
If you see words on the page but text search can't find them, you may need to run OCR to convert images into searchable text.
Jan 17, 2024


Improve Speed and Accuracy when Taking Measurements
A properly created vector PDF allows you to snap your lines to the walls and lines shown on the drawing to improve speed and accuracy.
Jan 17, 2024


All PDF's are not Created Equal
One of the major issues with digital drawings and PDF files is that to be really effective, you need to ask for a vector PDF.
Mar 7, 2023


Be More Productive by Using the Right Mouse
Bluebeam Revu is a great tool for working with digital drawings, but did you know that you can be more productive by using the right mouse?
Feb 8, 2023


Use a Drawing Log to Work with "Sets" in Bluebeam for the iPad
A common complaint about Bluebeam for the iPad is that it doesn't handle the "sets" created using Bluebeam Revu. Here is a quick workaround.
Jan 5, 2023


How to Find, Install, and Use Different Tools Sets in Bluebeam Revu
This video shows you how to find and install new tool sets in Bluebeam Revu and includes links to a library of new tools for you to use.
Dec 22, 2022


What is Bluebeam's "Dimmer" Feature Used For?
The "Dimmer" function in Bluebeam Revu is useful for finding all of the markups that have been places on a page.
Dec 22, 2022


Embed Multiple Images and Videos in a Bluebeam Markup
This feature allows you to embed multiple images, or even a video, into any existing markup in Bluebeam Revu.
Dec 22, 2022


Find Any Tool Quickly in Bluebeam Revu
Learn to use the "Find Tool" feature that was introduced in Ver. 20. It makes it quick and easy to find the function you need.
Dec 22, 2022


Measure Everything Quickly Using One Tool In Bluebeam Revu
Discover how to use a single measurement tool in Bluebeam Revu to quickly and simultaneously measure length, area, volume, and wall area.
Dec 21, 2022


Embed a Hyperlink in a Bluebeam Markup
Learn how to embed a hyperlink into any existing markup on a Bluebeam document to provide additional context.
Dec 21, 2022


Use Keyboard Shortcuts to be More Efficient in Bluebeam
Check out my video from my course on LinkedIn Learning called Bluebeam Tips and Tricks .
Jan 27, 2022
How to Update Bluebeam Revu
With the release of Bluebeam Revu 2018, we were introduced to a whole new user interface...and a bunch of bugs and glitches. This was...
Jul 23, 2020


Important Notice for Bluebeam Revu on iPad
The recommendation from Bluebeam is that you do not install the new OS at this time; stay on (IOS 12) until Bluebeam issues a fix for Revu
Sep 17, 2019
Bluebeam Revu for Mac - End of Life
In case you missed it, Bluebeam has stopped development on future versions of Bluebeam Revu for Mac. UPDATE - As promised, Bluebeam...
Jul 23, 2019
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