- Besides the plugins in the Bluebeam PDF printer…that allow us to convert different types of documents…to PDF format,…we can also convert images,…and use review to scan documents directly…into the PDF format.…Now, this scanning ability is really useful…when we have project team members…or maybe outside vendors…that send us hard copies of documents…that you want to store and access electronically,…and the ability to convert images is really great…for bringing all of those project photos…that you take with your phone…into the project file archives.…
First, let's take a look at scanning a document to PDF.…To open the scanning dialogue box,…I'm going to go to the top of the screen…and click on File.…I'm going to find the Create icon…and choose the down arrow,…and select From Scanner or Camera.…From there, any scanner that you have…attached to your computer should show up.…If you have a tablet with a camera,…that should also show up,…and give you a way to actually capture an image directly…as a PDF into Bluebeam.…So, for this example,…
Author
Jim Rogers
Updated
8/2/2018Released
1/27/2016Jim Rogers helps you choose the right version of Bluebeam for your company, customize the tools and views, convert files into PDFs, and create PDFs from scratch. In the final chapters, he covers Bluebeam Studio, the cloud components that make it easy to take projects mobile and global.
- Choosing a version of Bluebeam: Vu to eXtreme
- Installing Bluebeam and Bluebeam plugins
- Customizing Bluebeam
- Creating PDFs with Bluebeam Revu
- Converting images
- Editing Bluebeam PDFs
- Searching Bluebeam documents
- Making estimations and takeoffs
- Redlining as-built drawings
- Creating an active punch list
- Setting up a Studio Project or Studio Session
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 07/28/2017. What changed?
A: The following topic was updated: selecting the right version: Vu, Standard, CAD, or eXtreme. In addition, new videos were added that cover new measurement and count tools, Dynamic Fill, and legends.
Q: This course was updated on 08/02/2018. What changed?
A: New videos were added that cover what’s new in Bluebeam Revu 2018, including how to navigate the new user interface and customize keyboard shortcuts.
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 18s
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1. Selecting the Right Version of Bluebeam
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The basics of Bluebeam7m 7s
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2. Initial Program Setup: Making It Work for You
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3. Creating PDFs with Bluebeam Revu
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Creating a PDF from scratch8m 12s
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4. Document, Markup, and Commenting
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Using the markup tools7m 26s
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Editing content5m 40s
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Working with layers7m 55s
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5. Advanced Search Features: Going beyond Text Search
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Using the VisualSearch feature10m 55s
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6. Scaling and Takeoffs: Tools for the Estimator
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Length and area takeoffs11m 38s
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7. Maintaining As-Built Drawings
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8. Creating an Active Punch List
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9. Studio Projects: Giving the Team Real-Time Access
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Setting up a Studio Project4m 45s
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10. Leveraging the Power of Team Collaboration with Studio Sessions
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Initiating a Studio Session7m 22s
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11. What's New in 2017
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New measurement and count tools10m 38s
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Dynamic Fill9m 27s
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Legends10m 24s
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12. What's New in 2018
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The new studio interface4m 22s
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Conclusion
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Next Steps2m 28s
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