Bluebeam Tip: Enhance Project Documentation with Custom Columns in Bluebeam Revu

Custom columns in Bluebeam Revu allow you to store personalized project data directly within your PDF markups list. Instead of relying on default column types, you can tailor your columns to capture details specific to your workflow. This approach not only streamlines project documentation but also makes critical information readily accessible during reviews and approvals.

To create a new custom column, open the Markups List, click on Columns, and select Manage Columns. Under the Custom Columns tab, click Add and assign a relevant name. You can then define its type, such as Text, Number, Date, or a Formula. If you need to build advanced calculations, use a Formula column to auto-generate data based on input from other fields. This ensures consistent, fast, and accurate reporting.

Highlight the advantages of custom columns:

• Share data seamlessly. Your custom columns follow the PDF when shared, so external reviewers see the extra fields.
• Enhance accountability. Track progress, costs, or responsibilities by assigning each markup to a user or department.
• Save time. With your columns in place, repetitive tasks like cost estimates, email notifications, or RFI logging happen more efficiently.

When it comes to managing your existing custom columns, you can edit their properties or reorder them in the Manage Columns dialog. Creating multiple columns for different phases of a project ensures a structured approach to your data, making it easy to shift between design, review, and final approval states.

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Implementing custom columns is a practical way to harness the power of Bluebeam for detailed data tracking, saving you time and boosting project clarity. Start now.

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