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Stamps vs. Symbol libraries
Bluebeam contains two different tools that basically do the same thing - Stamps and Symbol libraries. Both are a group of geometrical symbols that can be reused multiple times, can be shared between users and can contain images like a scan of a signature or an engineering stamp. Most users immediately conclude that Stamps should be used - mostly because of the name. However, Symbols can be a valid alternative or simply a better choice.
Each has a few features that are not found in the other. The following looks at the main differences between the two.
Stamps can be inserted when the PDF file is created using the plug-ins for Microsoft Office, AutoCAD or SolidWorks. Stamps also support dynamic fields like user, file, date, time, day, month and year.
Symbols can contain text that can be edited after the symbol is added to the PDF file. Because the Symbol is created within Revu, you have much more flexibility in defining what is in the Symbol that you do in the Stamp Editor. All of the markup tools can be used to create geometrical symbols. The image tool can be used to insert an image. A powerful difference is that the Snapshot tool can be used to include anything that appears in the PDF file. This means that existing symbol libraries from other applications can be converted to PDF and then the Snapshot tool can be used to include that in the Symbol.
Weigh the benefits of both Stamps and Markups before deciding which to use for your own library. If the dynamic text or inserting during PDF creation is important, then Stamps are probably required. If not, consider using Symbols instead.
Detailed information about creating stamps and symbols, as well as downloadable toolsets can be found on the Resources page.
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