Bluebeam Revu: Basics | LIVE, ONLINE Training

This course will cover the basics and teach you the knowledge and skills to create, edit, markup, and collaborate on AEC documents Bluebeam Revu. Plus, you can get Bluebeam Certified! This is a Bluebeam Certified Course and you have the opportunity of becoming a Bluebeam Certified User by taking an exam after you successfully complete the training.

Topics covered in this course:

• Interface and navigation
• Profiles
• Markup tools
• Stamps
• The tool chest
• The markups list
• PDF creation
• Document management
• Introduction to Studio
• Studio Sessions
• Studio Projects

*See full/detailed course outline below

You must make sure you have the following:

• Windows Computer & Bluebeam Revu 2020 (mandatory):
  • You will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2020.
  • Any Windows version is ok (Standard, CAD, or eXtreme). The Mac version will not work.
  • If you have an older version, you can download a 2020 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training.  
  • You can download a free 30-day trial here: https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial
• 2 Screens: You will need TWO screens for the training to be effective
  • The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 2020 installed.
  • The second screen is to display the Zoom meeting (this could be a second monitor, a larger tablet (9" +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV.
• Webcam (mandatory): 
  • This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
• A quiet space with minimal distractions: 
  • Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

Course Format

Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 15 students.

• This course is facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform. Access information will be provided to you in advance of the training.
• You will be expected to have your webcam on during the class and participate in group discussions and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
• This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from across Canada.
• Full attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions is mandatory for course completion. If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from multiple regions.

1 Gold Seal Credit

The Bluebeam Revu: Basics course includes the following 14 modules:

 Module 1: Introduction to Revu

• Course introduction
• Introduction to Revu
• Classroom Exercise

Module 2: Overview of the Revu Interface, Navigation and Profiles

• Command Bar, Toolbars and Menus
• Side Panels and Tab Access
• Profiles and Profile Management
• Opening a PDF in Revu
• PDF Navigation in Revu
• Classroom Exercise

Module 3: The Markup Tools

• Overview of Markup Tools
• How to Access Markup Tools
• Types of Markup Tools
• Customizing the Properties of Markup Tools
• Classroom Exercise

Module 4: Revu Stamps

Module 5: The Tool Chest

• What is the Tool Chest™ and Why It Saves Time
• The Recent Tools Tool Set
• Properties Mode vs. Drawing Mode
• The My Tools Tool Set
• Tool Sets
• Classroom Exercise

Module 6: The Markups List

• What is the Markups List?
• Organizing Columns
• Sorting Data in the Markups List
• Filtering Data
• Statuses
• Custom Columns
• Importing Comments From Other PDFs Onto Your File
• Exporting All Markup Data
• Classroom Exercise

Module 7: PDF Creation

• New PDF Creation
• Using the Bluebeam PDF Printer to Create PDFs From Virtually Any Program
• Activity
• PDF Creation From Microsoft Office
• Introduction to 2D and 3D PDF Creation Using Design Program Plugins
• Classroom Exercise

Module 8: Document Management and Setup

• PDF Manipulation
• Activity
• Search: Text and VisualSearch™
• Emailing and Exporting PDFs
• Classroom Exercise

Module 9: Introduction to Studio

• Overview of Studio Sessions and Projects
• The Difference Between Studio Sessions and Projects
• Activity
• How Customers Are Using Studio to Save Time
• Getting Into Studio
• Classroom Exercise

Module 10: Studio Sessions

• Setting Up a New Session
• Live Session Participation
• Activity
• Record Reports
• Closing Out a Studio Session
• Classroom Exercise

Module 11: Studio Projects

• Setting Up a New Project
• Uploading Documents
• Activity
• Inviting Attendees
• Setting Permissions
• Activity
• Viewing Documents in Read-Only Mode
• Checking Out Documents For Editing
• Checking Back In
• Finding Out Who Checked Out a File
• Viewing Revision History
• Classroom Exercise

Module 12: Additional Resources

Module 13: Next Steps

Module 14: Instructor Session: Questions and Answers