The PDF Insider

Are you looking for ways to bring Revu to the jobsite, and digitize your plan rooms? If so, head over to the Swinerton Builds Tomorrow blog. Swinerton recently blogged about how they have incorporated Revu in the field, making their projects more collaborative and making “the most current master documents available to any project team member that has access to a computer, iPad, or other tablet PC via download.”

Image of Swinerton's workflow from www.swinertonbuildstomorrow.com.

How are you using Revu on the jobsite? Let us know. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

For all you long-time Bluebeam users, I hope you are finding Revu 10 to be the best release ever. But all of the awesomeness aside, I realize that since Revu 10 includes a whole new interface, some of you may be thinking “Um, where’s my stuff?!”

To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 inquiries regarding the new locations of your favorite tools and features:

First, let’s talk about pinning. Revu’s new interface makes it easier than ever to pin your most-accessed tools to toolbars. Simply hover over the tool in the Menu Bar drop-downs and click the  to pin it to an existing or new toolbar.

You can even pin a tool set to a toolbar by clicking  from the Tool Chest.

Another way to quickly access Revu features is to use Tab Access  , found on the left-hand side of the Command Bar.

Before we go any further, you should know that you can always revert back to Classic Mode by going to Settings   > Preferences > General and checking the “Classic Mode” box.

Now, let’s begin.

1. Getting Started, Quick Start Guide, Keyboard Shortcut documents

Help > Help 

2. Preferences

Settings > Preferences

3. Lasso tool 

Edit > Select

Tip: The lasso tool is handy for multi-selecting all markups on the PDF at once.

4. Reduce File Size and Repair Page Content

Document > Process

Tip: Repair Page Content fixes most display issues in a PDF.

5. Edit Text, Erase Content or Cut Content, Redaction (eXtreme edition only)

Edit > Content

6. Flatten

Document > Flatten 

7. Pan, Select, Zoom, Select Text

Located in the middle navigation toolbar  at the bottom of the interface.

8. Presentation and Full Screen Mode

Use the View Menu button to access all view options.

Tip: Full Screen Mode allows for more screen real estate, but the closed interface panels are displayed, as well as a hovering toolbar. Presentation Mode only spotlights the PDF, and page navigation is controlled by the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.

9. Undo and Redo

Edit > History 

10. CAD profile (CAD and eXtreme editions) and Standard profile (Standard edition)

The new Design profile is very similar to the CAD profile from earlier versions of Revu, and the Office profile is very similar to the Standard profile from earlier versions of Revu.

Don’t see what you need? Create your own Profile and save it for later use.  Or, import profiles like Punch, Construction, or Power from our website.

Still looking for something that’s not on this list? Let me know and I’ll help you out! And remember to keep on PDFin’!

What a week! On March 27^th we released Revu 10, Bluebeam Vu, our new free PDF viewer, and the first of two iPad apps – Vu iPad for viewing and syncing PDFs on the iPad. Woo hoo!

Three new products released in one week. Wow!

So far, word is that many in the industry are excited about what we’ve just released. Here are some of our favorite pieces of feedback from this week:

• AEC Technology Strategies: “The software has gone from being a PDF management tool to a full information management service.”
• @allenangle: Believe it or not, it’s better than 9! RT @Bluebeam Revu 10 is here! http://bit.ly/GT62qi
• ForConstructionPros.com: “Revu 10 offers new features for cloud storage, hyperlink management, 3D creation and markup, and space definition, allowing users to take digital workflows to a new level.”

For more feedback on Revu 10, click here.

Thank you to all our users who have made this a great week for Bluebeam. Please keep it coming – feedback, suggestions and requests are always encouraged. Just drop us a line at suggestions (at) Bluebeam.com. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

It’s that time of year again! Revu 10 is scheduled to be released at the end of the month, and our developers are ready to start talking. Head over www.Revu10.com  (home of all product-related feature leaks) to listen to a podcast with our lead Revu developers, Ben and Peter.

In this podcast, Ben and Peter talk in more detail about two of the features that have already been leaked – Dynamic Layers and Links. So, go on and listen up, let us know what you think, and remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

Woo hoo! Constructech Magazine has announced its list of Commercial Top Products, and Revu is on the list!

Constructech’s Top Products is an annual award program which honors technology solutions that have demonstrated the greatest innovations geared toward the commercial construction market. Revu was selected by Constructech’s editors for enabling digital project communication. Judges especially liked Bluebeam Studio, Revu’s real-time collaboration feature, as well as the software’s tablet PC compatibility, which enables project team members to redline PDFs at the jobsite or on the road.

As  a Constructech Commercial Top Product, Revu will be featured in the March/April issue of the magazine. If you can’t wait to read more, you can check out this online article here, or read about other awards Revu has won, here. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

Calling all CAD users (especially those in or near Scottsdale, Arizona)! Our partner, Sterling Systems, is hosting a special event on Thursday, February 16^th with Autodesk’s very own Lynn Allen in Old Town Scottsdale! Listen to Autodesk’s well-known evangelist as she shares some insights on up and coming design trends, and of course, some Autodesk tips and tricks. Also, sign up for a special break-out session on either Civil 3D or Revit Architecture to maximize your use of these applications.

Interested in attending? Click here to register. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

Get ready to go digital with Bluebeam PDF Revu! We’re teaming up with one of our partners, Microsol Resources, to offer a free webinar highlighting how AEC firms can leverage Revu for more efficient communication, faster response times, and significantly reduced printing and shipping costs. In this session attendees will learn how to:

• Transform their communication from paper-based to paperless by redlining PDF drawings and documents with Revu’s customizable, industry-standard markups
• Create batches of high-quality PDFs from AutoCAD and Revit with just the push of a button
• Take digital workflows to the next level by using Revu to create and respond to RFIs, create punchlists, and more

This great learning opportunity is taking place Thursday, December 8^th from 12pm – 1pm EST. Click here to sign up. Attendees will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a free seat of Revu CAD, so make sure to share this link with project partners who are looking for solutions to go digital. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

Today, Pasadena, CA – home of Bluebeam’s HQs – is experiencing high Santa Ana winds of up to 60 – 80 MPH. With downed trees, debris and power lines, the city has been placed under a state of emergency and people have been asked to stay inside. Since it’s unsafe for our employees to travel to work, you will likely receive our voicemail today. We will try to respond to your inquires as soon as possible.

If you have an urgent need, you can call our east coast satellite office at 603-935-7852.

Stay safe, everyone!

-Karen

If you need to call Bluebeam today, stick with dialing up our west coast offices. Trust me. Nearly 3 million homes and businesses are still without power after last weekend’s record-breaking east coast snowstorm. And one of those businesses is Bluebeam’s east coast office.

So, if you need to reach Bluebeam, give us a ring in California at 626-296-2140 or 866-496-2140.

To our east coast Bluebeamers and friends – stay safe and warm! We hope you’ll be back online soon.

-Karen

This is crazy. Over the past two days, an incredibly strong form of the flu is spreading through Bluebeam like a wildfire. And it’s hit our Tech Support and Account Services teams especially hard. In fact, today alone 80% of those Bluebeamers are home sick fighting this terrible bug.

I know many of you are used to calling Bluebeam and having a live person answer, or at least leaving a voicemail and getting a call back right away. But with only 20% of our Tech Support and Account Services teams in the office, there are going to be delays today. Thank you for your understanding and patience. And to all my fellow Bluebeamers at home – get well soon!

-Karen