Bluebeam Tip: Build Reusable Tool Chest Toolsets in Bluebeam Revu

Reusable Tool Chest toolsets in Bluebeam Revu accelerate markups, enforce standards, and make training easier. Here’s a concise, field‑tested approach to build toolsets you’ll actually reuse.

• Start with a standard: define colors, line weights, fills, fonts, and layer names per discipline (e.g., ARC, STR, MEP). Consistency now prevents cleanup later.
• Create a new toolset: Tool Chest > Manage Tool Sets > Add. Name it with a clear prefix (e.g., “MEP – Field Symbols”) and set Display to Detail for readable labels.
• Build tools from live markups:
  • Place a markup (cloud, callout, custom symbol, grouped items), style it, assign a Subject, and set the Layer.
  • Right‑click > Add to Tool Chest > choose your toolset.
• Lock behavior for speed:
  • Right‑click the stored tool > Properties:
    • Drawing Mode (fixed appearance) vs Properties Mode (adopts current settings).
    • Enable Reuse to keep the tool active for repetitive placement.
    • Set Tool Name for searchable, readable labels.
• Make symbols intelligent:
  • Use Group to combine markups into a single reusable symbol.
  • Use Sequences for auto‑numbering items like keynotes or detail tags.
  • Assign Layers so placed markups auto‑sort for visibility control and reporting.
• Organize by use: separate takeoff tools from field redlines; keep specialty tools in their own sets to reduce scrolling.
• Version and share: Manage Tool Sets > Export to .btx. Store on a shared drive or distribute via Studio Projects; include a version number in the filename (e.g., “MEP_Field_Symbols_v3.btx”).
• Pair with Profiles: bundle your toolsets with a Profile so palettes, columns, and statuses travel together. This speeds onboarding and reduces errors across teams.

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