Bluebeam Tip: Create, Lock, and Deploy Bluebeam Revu Profiles

Profiles let you tailor Bluebeam Revu to the task at hand so you see only what you need, exactly where you need it.

Quick start

• Go to Revu > Profiles > Manage Profiles.
• Select Add (new) or Save As (duplicate an existing profile). Name by role or phase, e.g., “Estimating – Q4.”
• Arrange your UI: drag panels left/right, pin what you use, hide the rest, and customize the Quick Tools bar.
• Set your Markups List layout (columns, sorting, filters) and save—these settings travel with the profile.
• Include your Tool Sets in the profile so teams get the right tools with the right look. Export Tool Sets if needed for backup.
• Choose the profile in the Profiles dropdown and click Set as Default.

Pro moves

• Create discipline-specific profiles:
  • Estimating: Measurements, Tool Chest, Markups List with Quantity/Cost columns.
  • Submittals/RFIs: Thumbnails, Bookmarks, Markups List with Status and Responsibility.
  • Field/Punch: Tool Chest with symbols and checkboxes, large icons, minimal panels.
• Lock your profile (Manage Profiles > Lock) to prevent accidental UI changes.
• Bundle Standards: export the profile (.bpx) and share with your team via a network location or Studio Project.
• Name profiles with versions and dates (e.g., “Estimating v3 – 2025-01”) for clean updates.
• Pair profiles with shared Tool Sets synced from a read-only “Standards” folder to maintain consistency.

Team rollout

• Export (.bpx) from Manage Profiles and distribute. Users import via Manage Profiles > Import.
• Include written notes inside the profile: add a Stamp or Legend template that explains color codes and statuses.
• Schedule a quarterly “profile tune-up” to remove clutter and align with evolving workflows.

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