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Designed to make your life easier, Q is the ultimate solution for creating high quality PDFs in a centrally managed environment by automating the production of PDFs from original source files. Bluebeam Q is installed on a server and powers PDF processing and publishing through 4 different options: Network PDF Printer, Watched Folders, Script Engine and API (Application Programming Interface).
$4,995
for one license
Video Overview
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Brochure
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- Pricing
- Resources
- Feature List
- Options
- Overview
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Pricing
$4,995 for one Q license, which includes one year of product maintenance. Maintenance covers upgrades plus phone and e-mail support for one year. After the first year you have the option to renew your maintenance agreement.
Maintenance Renewal
One year of maintenance is included with the purchase of a software license. Customers have the option to renew maintenance each year. The maintenance renewal price is 20% of the original software license price.
Upgrades
Customers with an active maintenance agreement receive free upgrades to new versions. Customers who choose not to renew maintenance may upgrade to the latest version for $2495 per license.
Purchasing Methods
Customers can purchase Bluebeam Q using any of the following methods:
- Call our sales department at 866.496.2140.
- Find a Bluebeam Reseller in your area by browsing our reseller partner page.
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Q Real World Scenarios
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PDF creation
Automate PDF creation from within document management systems.
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PDF reports
Create custom PDF reports and documents automatically from a database.
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Bates numbering
Automatically number PDF pages or add Bates stamps to case documents.
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Reference Documents
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Feature List
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Network PDF Printer |
Watched Folders |
Script Engine |
API |
| Converts AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Postscript files to PDF |
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| Converts other Windows file type that can issue a print command to PDF |
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| Converts CAD and Windows files to 10 file formats (PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PCL, PNG, PSD, EMP and WMF |
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| Converts DWG files to DWF |
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| Converts from postscript (PS) to PDF |
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| PDF conversion from AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, automatically transfers file properties and hyperlinks |
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| Add PDF security |
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| Add PDF text stamps |
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| Rotate PDF Pages |
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| Combine PDFs |
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| Insert pages into a PDF |
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| Add Headers/Footers to PDF pages |
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| Insert/Extract File Properties |
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| Flatten PDF Markups |
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| Generate a PDF Summary |
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| Generate thumbnails and images from PDF pages |
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| Send files to printer |
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| Count pages in a PDF automatically |
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| Determine page sizes automatically |
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| Import .bax file containing PDF markup data |
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| Export .bax file containing PDF markup data |
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| Change PDF markup colors |
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| Add or edit markups automatically based on metadata |
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| Web based interface for monitoring conversions and viewing reports |
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| Server Manager for easy configuration and control |
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Compatibility & System Requirements
Operating Systems
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), XP SP2, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server
AutoCAD
AutoCAD 2004 - 2011, AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 64-bit (including Autodesk products built on AutoCAD platform such as Mechanical, Architecture, MDT, ADT, LDT, etc.). AutoCAD LT, Inventor and Revit are supported through the Bluebeam Net PDF printer.
SolidWorks
SolidWorks 2004 - 2010 SolidWorks 64-bit 2006 - 2010
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office XP, 2003, 2007, 2010, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Previous verions of Office are supported through the Bluebeam Net PDF printer.
Other Applications
The Bluebeam Net PDF printer works with all CAD and Windows applicaitons. For Example: MicroStation, Revit, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics, Autodesk Inventor.
Multiple Converters
Bluebeam Q can fully utilize dual core and quad core processors to convert multiple files simultaneously. Servers must have the ability to run multiple sessions of the host application in order to benefit from this functionality.
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Q Administrator's Toolbox
- Server Manager
- Reporting Tool
- Multiple Converters
Server Manager
The Server Manager dialog allows IT administrators to easily configure server settings without using xml. The Server Manager is used to:
- Configure Watched Folder input/output settings
- Display a dialog and implement simple scripting
- Enable multiple converters
- Choose parameters for automatically clearing archive folders
- View Bluebeam processes currently running on the server
Reporting Tool
Bluebeam Q includes a web interface that allows administrators to monitor the status of jobs and view reports remotely.
- View job status
- Review and resubmit failed jobs
- Generate reports
- View lifetime statistics
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Four ways to get in Q
- Network PDF Printer
- Watched Folders
- Script Engine
- Application Programming Interface (API)
Network PDF Printer
- Users can print files to Bluebeam's Network PDF Printer for conversion
- Converts CAD and Windows files to ten file formats (PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PCL, PNG, PSD, EMF, and WMF)
- The Network PDF Printer interface offers the flexibility to choose:
- File name
- Folder to save the converted file
- Image Resolution
- Image Compression
- Line Merge support
- Rotation
Script Engine
- Includes the Bluebeam Script Editor to easily write scripts using 50 built-in commands
- Any scripting language (Visual Basic, Python, etc.) can be used to call advanced commands
- Scripts can be combined with watched folders to seamlessly automate PDF processing
Application Programmatic Interface (API)
- Bluebeam Q customers will have complete access to the Bluebeam API
- .NET API (Visual Basic .NET, C#)
- Allows companies to seamlessly integrate Bluebeam technology into document management systems
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Watched Folders
Bluebeam Q offers two options for Watched Folders: Existing File Folders and New Conversion Folders.
Existing File Folders
Bluebeam Q watches Existing File Folders located on your network containing your project files. The server is configured to convert new files or updated files based on the schedule you specify (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.). This requires no interaction by users, they simply open and save files as normal and PDF creation is automatic.
New Conversion Folders
New folders are created on your network that are configured specifically for converting files rather than storing files. The New Conversion Folders offer PDF creation in real time. With New Conversion Folders, all users need to do is drag and drop their files into the folder and let Q do the rest.
Watched Folders Features
- Companies can create an unlimited number of Watched Folders and output folders
- Watched Folders can be configured to use different conversion settings
- Different Watched Folders will create different published files (i.e. one Watched Folder will output files of a certain page size, another may add a certain text stamp)
- Can be defined by directory or type of conversion
- Can be specified by directory, any number of text stamps to apply ("On all files placed in Folder X, apply text stamp in the bottom left corner")
View the complete Q features list 
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Benefits of this powerful PDFin' machine
- Create PDFs in an automated fashion from Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) and other Windows files
- Create automated workflows by integrating PDF publishing and processing using the Script Engine or API
- Give all end users a simple way to create PDF files with the lightweight Network PDF Printer (print client)
- Unlimited users can access Q, resulting in tremendous cost savings for your company
- Native application is installed on the server so end users can easily convert files to PDF without extra software installed locally
- Centrally managed license for simple installation and maintenance
- Centralize source file to PDF conversion by configuring any number of Watched Folders
- Monitor users' PDF creation metrics with the web-based Reporting Tool
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Q in the real world
- Integrate Q with a document management system to automate the creation of PDFs when new or updated files are saved in document libraries
- Integrate Q technology with web-based forms to automate the creation of PDF reports or customized PDF documents such as RFIs and submittals
- Create an automated process for stamping PDF drawings and coloring markups based on approval status
- Automate Bates stamping or page numbering of all PDF documents with a simple drag and drop
Learn more real world scenarios
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