Bluebeam Tip: Standardize Measurement Rounding in Bluebeam Revu

Consistent rounding is essential when quantities drive invoices. Here’s how to control measurement rounding in Bluebeam Revu so your takeoffs align with billing rules every time.

• Calibrate first: Open a drawing, then use Calibrate to set scale from a known dimension. Accurate scaling ensures rounded values remain defensible.
• Set global precision: Preferences (Ctrl+K) > Measurement. Choose units (Imperial/Metric) and set decimal places or fractional precision (for example, 0 decimals for whole LF/SF, or 2 decimals for detailed estimates). These settings establish the default rounding behavior for new measurements.
• Tool defaults: Save measurement tools (Length, Area, Volume, Perimeter, Count) to the Tool Chest with your preferred precision. Right-click the tool in the Tool Chest > Properties to verify units and precision before sharing with the team.
• Per-markup overrides: Select an existing measurement and adjust precision in the Properties panel if a specific item needs a different rounding level (e.g., whole numbers for billing, two decimals for internal QA).
• Markup List formatting: Right-click a numeric column (e.g., Measurement, Area, Length) > Format Column to control decimal places and thousand separators in reports. This ensures summaries and CSV exports reflect your billing precision.
• Legends and transparency: Add a Legend that notes the rounding policy (e.g., “All areas rounded to whole square feet”). This reduces disputes and speeds approvals.
• Standardize via Profiles: Package your rounding preferences into a custom Profile and shared Tool Sets so every estimator and PM works from the same baseline.
• Audit before invoicing: Run a Markup Summary and spot-check edge cases (small segments, complex polylines) to confirm rounding meets contract terms.

Pro tip: If stakeholders need alternate precision (field vs. finance), save two Profiles and switch as needed. For licensing, upgrades, or expert guidance on Revu workflows, connect with NOVEDGE. Explore NOVEDGE’s Bluebeam solutions to standardize your team’s takeoffs and billing.