Bluebeam Tip: Snapshot Tool: Capture and Reuse Drawing Details

Use the Snapshot tool to capture and reuse drawing details in seconds—perfect for RFIs, punch lists, and quick documentation.

• Open the Snapshot tool from your toolbar or command bar (shortcut available) and drag a rectangle around the content you need. The selection is copied to your clipboard automatically.
• Paste directly into Revu, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, or chat apps with a simple paste command. For an image file (PNG/JPG), paste into your preferred image editor and save.
• Need clean captures? Turn off unneeded Layers and toggle Markups visibility before taking the Snapshot so only the essentials are included.
• Reusing details inside Revu? Paste, then use Edit > Paste In Place to align the Snapshot on the same coordinates across sheets—great for consistent callouts or phased comparisons.
• Make it a reusable tool: Paste the Snapshot, right‑click the object, and Add to Tool Chest. Now you can drop that standard detail anywhere, anytime.
• Want crisp results in Office apps? Zoom in on the area before taking the Snapshot to increase the exported raster resolution.
• Keep context without clutter: pair Snapshots with Callouts or Cloud markups, then Group to move them as one item. Flatten before sharing to lock edits.
• Speed RFIs and site instructions: capture the exact area, paste into email with a brief note and dimensions, and send—no need to crop or reprint entire sheets.
• Control what’s shared: hide sensitive notes or layers first, or use Redaction if content must be permanently removed before capture.

Pro tip: Build a “Details” Tool Chest filled with your most-used Snapshots (standard details, legends, typical notes). This creates a consistent, drag‑and‑drop library your whole team can use.

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