Bluebeam Tip: Mastering the Count Tool in Bluebeam Revu: A Step-by-Step Guide

In today's tip, we’ll explore how to effectively create and use Count Tools in Bluebeam Revu. The Count Tool is an incredibly efficient feature for anyone needing to keep track of repeated items within a document, such as fixtures, fittings, or any elements that require quantification.

Here’s how to get started with Count Tools:

• Accessing the Count Tool: Open your PDF in Bluebeam Revu and select the Count Tool from the Markup menu, or use the shortcut key C on your keyboard.
• Placing Count Marks: Click on each item you want to count. Bluebeam Revu will automatically number each mark sequentially, making it easy to keep track of your counts.
• Customizing Count Symbols: You can customize the appearance of your count marks. Right-click on a count mark, select Properties, and adjust the symbol, color, and size to suit your needs.
• Using the Count Tool in Tool Chest: Save your customized count tool to the Tool Chest for easy reuse. Simply drag your count tool from the Recent Tools section to a custom tool set.
• Reviewing Count Data: Use the Markups List at the bottom of your screen to review and manage your count data. Filter, sort, and export this data to Excel if needed, for further analysis or reporting.

By mastering the Count Tool, you can significantly streamline your workflow and ensure accurate counts across your projects. For more in-depth training and tools, consider visiting NOVEDGE for the latest resources on Bluebeam Software.