Bluebeam Extreme Vs Bluebeam Standard
Sanny Olafeso
We have around 350 users, mostly engineers. We used to have Adobe Acrobat Standard 10, then 11 and when it printed the plan sheets we would end up with wingdings instead of text. So we go a few licenses of Bluebeam Revu CAD to try out. Bluebeam is as expensive as Adobe. The ACEC forum we belong to was discussing PDFXchange as a great alternative at only a tiny fraction of the cost. We ordered PDFXchange for all users with some users still having Bluebeam Revu CAD.
Our CAD engineers all use Bluebeam Extreme and they love it. We were originally buying a license at a time however as the demand grew Bluebeam let us convert our licenses over into a license pool which made things much easier from an administration standpoint.
At my last job, working as the IT for an Engineering company, we were in a mixed environment of Adobe and Bluebeam for the longest time. During my last year there, we made the switch to exclusively Bluebeam. Most of the engineer preferred Bluebeam over Adobe since you have almost the same functionality in bluebeam as you do AutoCad. Sadly, I was not there long enough to fully grasp the long term affect of switching everyone to BlueBeam however the initial response was overwhelming positive.
We are using pdfexchange for 6 years now. We have looked ad bluebeam but found no features we need wichbare not available in pdf-exchange and would warrant the extra cost. My engineers yous pdf-exchange to make all there sketch designs and reports over the architect drawing PDFs. And our cad use it the markup drawings for the engineers and for themselves. The only think was making dynamic stamps is not so easy in exchange so those were made with BB and are use in pdf-exchange. At the moment making dynamic stamps is also possible in pdf-exchange. So no regrets for buying pdf-exchange here.
Hi, I am new to this forum and very new to javascript. We are trying to make an easier process for the company to receive material pricing from our suppliers. At the moment, we receive hand written garbage that is quoted in either price per pound, price per foot, or each.
I am trying to create an easy to use pdf form to eliminate all the extra calculation work. I am currently trying to do this on Bluebeam extreme.
I have an excel file that does EXACTLY what I am looking to do but I dont know how to upload it here.
The only thing I need help with is coming up with a code that will do this. I am familiar with coding but have never touched javascript and for the simplicity of this code I was hoping somebody could just help me instead of going through hours of learning.
@lionel-rowe Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I can not guarantee that all of the suppliers I will send this form to will have Excel. I want to create a fillable pdf form so anybody can use it.
You might be right about bluebeam as this will be my first form to create however I am lead to believe that it should just be similar to however javascript would read information from any other table.
This applies to various industries, including construction, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and energy-related companies. The built-in tools and functions provide users in these industries with a sleek and powerful tool to get work done quickly.
This additional data can be edited, organized, and managed efficiently with Bluebeam software. The integrated Markups List offers the functionality of a spreadsheet, such as Microsoft Excel, right inside the PDF file.
Because all of this extra data can be stored within the framework of the PDF file format, that information can be manipulated and managed. Bluebeam Revu takes full advantage of this and allows users to capitalize on this to maximize productivity, increase project predictability, and minimize risk.
Although there are many different types of Bluebeam users, a few primary positions within architecture engineering and construction companies are the primary drivers of Bluebeam within their organization.
Bluebeam ships with many standard markup tools on board for easy use, plus the best-in-class markup technology makes creating custom markups a breeze. So, no matter if a user needs to highlight information and markup the drawing, they can easily do it in blue beam with just a few clicks.
Bluebeam even can calibrate the sheet to perform digital takeoffs and measurements. Once launches and markups are completed, the Project Manager can keep track of responsibilities and other essential action items with the Advanced Markup List. Assignments can be managed, and custom reports can be generated with a single click.
New technologies and innovations have led to many advancements throughout the industry. With the introduction of new software platforms, new roles have emerged, such as that of the BIM (Building Information Management) or VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) director. This person manages the company's business information modeling and virtual design software applications.
This can be challenging because there is always the risk of delays and cost overruns due to the complexity of today's construction projects. BIM/VDC directors are in charge of standardizing processes across projects and workflows. Plus, they are responsible for defining solution stacks for projects and bringing new users on board.
Bluebeam helps BIM or VDC directors simplify onboarding new users with simple-to-use software that performs all the necessary functions. These Directors can customize and standardize tools and templates to provide easy navigation and document management for all personnel involved.
This cloud platform serves as a single source of truth by keeping the latest versions of plans available to all invited users. This gives users access to the designated files regardless of their geographical location. Hosting a session with users in Austin, New York, and San Francisco collaborating simultaneously is a potent tool that helps BIM/VDC Directors immensely.
CIOs (or CTOs) are responsible for the company-wide tech stack, data security, CAD/BIM/VDC systems, business analytics, business intelligence, and cloud mobility platforms. They are concerned with minimizing security risk and exposure for the entire company.
It delivers the best-in-class markup technology and industry-specific tools that enable highly-efficient workflows. Plus, the cloud-based Bluebeam Studio provides a path for improved collaboration inside and outside the organization.
As project visionaries, architects rely on powerful tools and applications to help them design, collaborate, and communicate more efficiently with all project partners. Bluebeam Revu helps architects achieve this by providing a solid digital workflow platform to better connect the office to the field.
With Revu, architect types can perform punch lists quicker than ever - often cutting their time in half. Revu helps teams achieve a 90% completion rate on the first backcheck by sorting and summarizing punch items within drawings.
Construction Estimators are responsible for estimating the costs of work on particular projects. They evaluate work by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
Additionally, estimators spend most of their time performing takeoffs, estimating the needed resources and materials for the upcoming job. This includes labor, material, and time requirements to compute the project's overall cost.
Efficiently manage projects on any device and location. Experience seamless access to documents and data through open-standard desktop and cloud collaboration solutions, available on any web or iOS device, on-site or remotely.
Create superior proposals User-friendly measurement tools enhance the speed and precision of takeoffs. Maintain orderly documents Intelligent markup, hyperlinking, and automation tools keep RFIs, submittals, and punch lists organized and clear.
Collaborate more effectively. Enhance team efficiency with real-time collaboration through Studio in Bluebeam Revu, allowing faster project completion. Monitor input from everyone. Simultaneously mark up and automatically track all modifications.
Sign in and begin working on any computer with Revu installed. Extend work into the field with Bluebeam Cloud solutions on any web or iOS device. Integrate with external apps, automate processes, and connect your technology suite.
Strengthen user access and protection with single sign-on (SSO). Accelerate team onboarding with intuitive guides and Bluebeam University Improve shared data visibility and access across Bluebeam solutions.
Accessible markup and collaboration Manage punch, RFIs, and submittals Services: Unlimited centralized storage (Bluebeam Cloud only) Partner-developed integrations Bluebeam University Technical support Geolocational insights
All Core features, plus: Advanced measurement tools, including volume and angle Dynamic Fill and Quantity Link Batch automation tools for adding links, signatures, and more Advanced markup reporting from multiple documents Scripting commands
Easy markup and collaboration Manage punch, RFIs, and submittals Services: Unlimited centralized storage (Bluebeam Cloud only) Partner-developed integrations Bluebeam University Technical support Geolocational insights
Before diving into any of the advanced features of Bluebeam Revu, it is essential first to know the interface layout and how to navigate around your files. Luckily, Revu is quite intuitive, but there are some basics that you should get familiar with to get started.
Navigating the interface is done through various bars and panels. At the top of the page is the Command Bar, where you will find all the core functions. Via Tools, you can toggle on/off the tools you want to be displayed. With Tools visible in the Tool Bar, you can also reorganize Tool groups to your liking.
In addition to the toolbar, commonly used commands are readily available from the left and right panels. At the bottom of the page is the Markups List. This is a data record regarding each markup or annotation on the page. More than just notes, the Markups List is mighty - giving you the power of Excel spreadsheets built-in to your file. This data can be sorted, filtered, and even used to generate reports.