Bluebeam Tip: Accurate Quantity Takeoffs with Bluebeam Revu Count Tool

Counting objects accurately is critical; here’s how to get reliable quantities with Revu’s Count Tool.

Set up for accuracy:

• Calibrate the drawing (Measurements panel) and confirm units; enable Snap to Content and Snap to Markup for precise placement.
• Turn on Layers and assign a dedicated layer for each trade or item you’ll count for effortless filtering.

Place counts consistently:

• Choose Tools > Measure > Count. In Properties, set Subject, color, and symbol to standardize results across your team.
• Save the configured Count tool to your Tool Chest; create variants (e.g., 2x4 light, exit sign) as separate saved tools.

Speed up with Visual Search:

• Use Tools > Search > Visual to find repeated symbols. Review matches, deselect false positives, then Apply Count Measurement to place in bulk.

Manage and verify:

• Use the Markups List to sort/filter by Subject, Layer, Page, or Space; enable the Count column to see totals instantly.
• Right‑click a count group to Split or Merge when plans change; edit properties once to update the entire group.
• Add a Legend to display symbols and totals dynamically on the sheet for quick field reference.
• Apply Status (Installed, On Hold, Rejected) to track progress; color changes make QC visual and fast.

Report and share:

• Create a Markup Summary (CSV, PDF) to deliver quantities; add Custom Columns (Unit Cost, Spec) and formulas to extend counts into estimates.
• Use Spaces to break down totals by room/area for alternates and takeoff packages; include Space in summaries for location context.

QA tips:

• Lock finalized counts, then Flatten for distribution copies to prevent accidental edits.
• Build a “Counts” profile with Tool Chest, Markups List, Layers, and Search panels for a focused takeoff workspace.

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