Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition - DWG to PDF, PDF Editor for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Windows

SolidWorks Features

Compatibility & System Requirements

SolidWorks
SolidWorks 2004 - 2010, SolidWorks 64-bit 2006-2010

64-bit Compatibility
The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is compatible with Windows XP x64, Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64, and integrates with AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 x64, SolidWorks 2006 - 2010 x64, and Revit x64 2010 - 2011 only. The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu 8.0 also installs the 32-bit plug-ins for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 and MS Office XP, 2003 and 2007.

Batch Conversion Capability in SolidWorks

Batch converts SolidWorks to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL files
Simplifies batch PDF creation process with built-in batch wizard
Batch uses the default page setup, a custom PDF configuration, or a global definition for all page sizes
Creates single or multi-page PDF files
Provides the following options for creating batch files:

One PDF per CAD drawing
All drawings combined into one batch file
Sheet control

Creates, saves, and edits batch lists
Option to select:

Current sheet
All sheets
All sheets by name

Adds customized stamps to files in a batch

Bluebeam Stapler (PDF batch and binding for MS Office and Windows)

Create PDF booklets
Creates a single PDF file from multiple PDFs, CAD drawings or Windows files
Natively supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all image types
Provides a drag-and-drop window that allows users to rapidly convert multiple native files to the ten formats Bluebeam PDF Revu supports
Saves converted files to a designated folder (you can use the Bluebeam Stapler tool to batch convert any files to PDF, or any other file format we support)

Bookmarking Features for SolidWorks

Choose a bookmarking style based on:

Drawing name
Layout name
Drawing - layout name

Plus add 4 types of secondary bookmarks that jump to a:

Specific PDF page
Snapshot view
Webpage
Specific file

Control appearance of page numbers

E-mail Features for SolidWorks

Ability to simultaneously convert SolidWorks to PDF e-mail files
Fully integrated into SolidWorks, and MS Office for one-button transmission
Saves E-mail settings for reuse
Ability to compress E-mailed files
Ability to send multiple converted files in a single e-mail
Ability to specify different E-mail client or SMTP connection
Ability to define e-mail templates that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees

Page Settings Options for SolidWorks

Use default page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Define custom page settings for PDF file by changing:

Paper Size
Paper margins
Scale - Ability to use number of predefined, scaled to fit, or custom definition to define scale for drawing, parts or assemblies
Drawing color
Line weights

Define global page settings, which can be used everytime you convert SolidWorks to PDF or 9 other file formats
Create and store an unlimited number of global page settings
Create global settings and store them on a network drive where they can be accessed by all employees
Supports most larger architectural and engineering paper sizes
Support for custom page sizes
Set default page size to A4 or Letter
Can set prompting for filename
Automatically use document or CAD drawing name as default
Option to select new file name
Uses PDF vector line quality settings
Uses Raster image quality settings
View results of PDF creation in reader after PDF translation completes
Use the last saved PDF folder for the location to write PDF files
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files:

Current sheet
All sheet tabs

Use Default MS Office page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files from MS Office:

All pages
Current page
Selected pages

PDF Viewing, Markup and Editing with Revu

CAD Edition includes Bluebeam PDF Revu for PDF editing, markup, viewing, takeoffs and access features. More info

File Conversion Features

Converts SolidWorks to PDF using buttons installed in SolidWorks
Converts SolidWorks drawings and Windows files to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL
Installs plug-in for SolidWorks 2004 - 2010, SolidWorks x64 2006 - 2010
Adds Bluebeam buttons into SolidWorks toolbars
Installs Bluebeam PDF printer driver for PDF writing to create PDF, TIF, JPG, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF and PCL files from:

Any Windows application
Any CAD application
HTML pages

Integrates with Office XP, 2003 and 2007
Adds Bluebeam buttons into MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint toolbars
Bluebeam PDF printer driver automatically recognizes which application it is converting from and has predefined settings for most major CAD applications for optimal PDF output. Predefined PDF settings exist for:

SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Revit
Autodesk Inventor
MicroStation
Pro/Engineer
Unigraphics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Enables easy Postscript to PDF processing
Converts images to PDF and PDF to images with built-in image converter

Security Features for SolidWorks

Bluebeam security features allow you to:

Set a password to open files
Restrict printing or designate a printing quality parameter
Restrict ability to copy out text or graphics
Restrict creation of form fields and annotations
Restrict ability to fill out form fields
Restrict ability to manipulate or render pages
Restrict ability to create bookmarks
Save default passwords
Add digital signatures

Apply security to a batch of PDF files in Revu

Interactive Features for SolidWorks

Transfer hyperlinks from SolidWorks drawings and MS Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to PDF
Transfer all file property data for easy file search and management
Add Text stamps to PDF files
Option to select from a large group of predefined text stamps including:

Time stamp
Date
File Name
Path

Customized text stamp capability:

Customize text stamp words
Select font, font size, font color, justification, and location on the page

Create text stamps that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees
Embed any number of file attachments including Excel files, solid models, image files and other CAD files
Bluebeam compresses embedded files for E-mailing and sharing
Add Digital Signature fields

Features for Large Enterprises

Network Deployment - For companies that purchase multiple seats of Bluebeam desktop software, we offer a network deployment version of our software at no extra charge. This version integrates with network deployment technologies, such as Microsoft SMS and Novell ZENworks to install on multiple desktops across your network.
Centralized Configuration - Bluebeam allows CAD managers or IT managers to centrally manage the following configurations:

Page size definitions
Text stamps
Global page settings
E-mail and FTP templates

Miscellaneous

Works in international versions of SolidWorks (not localized text)
Trial version does not include any annoying watermarks

Revit Features

Compatibility & System Requirements

Revit
Revit 2010 - 2011, Revit 64-bit 2010 - 2011

64-bit Compatibility
The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is compatible with Windows XP x64, Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64, and integrates with AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 x64, SolidWorks 2006 - 2010 x64, and Revit x64 2010 - 2011 only. The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu 8.0 also installs the 32-bit plug-ins for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 and MS Office XP, 2003 and 2007.

Bluebeam Stapler (PDF batch and binding for MS Office and Windows)

Creates PDF booklets
Creates a single PDF file from multiple PDFs, CAD drawings or Windows files
Natively supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all image types
Provides a drag-and-drop window that allows users to rapidly convert multiple native files to the ten formats Bluebeam PDF Revu supports
Saves converted files to a designated folder (you can use the Bluebeam Stapler tool to batch convert files to PDF, or any other file format we support)

Bookmarking Features for Revit

Choose a bookmarking style based on:

Drawing name
Layout name
Drawing - layout name

Plus add 4 types of secondary bookmarks that jump to a:

Specific PDF page
Snapshot view
Webpage
Specific file

Control appearance of page numbers

Page Settings Options for Revit

Use default page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Define custom page settings for PDF file by changing:

Paper size
Zoom
Paper placement
Raster quality
Colors
Reorder selected sheets before converting to PDF

Define global page settings, which can be used everytime you convert a Revit file to PDF or 10 other file formats
Create and store an unlimited number of global page settings
Create global settings and store them on a network drive where they can be accessed by all employees
Supports most larger architectural and engineering paper sizes
Support for custom page sizes
Set default page size to A4 or Letter
Can set prompting for filename
Automatically use document or CAD drawing name as default
Option to select new file name
Uses PDF vector line quality settings
Uses Raster image quality settings
View results of PDF creation in reader after PDF translation completes
Use the last saved PDF folder for the location to write PDF files
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files:

Current View/Sheet (with or without Child views)
All Sheets (with or without Child views)
Selected Views/Sheets

Use Default MS Office page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files from MS Office:

All pages
Current page
Selected pages

PDF Viewing, Markup and Editing with Revu

CAD Edition includes Bluebeam PDF Revu for PDF editing, markup, viewing, takeoffs and access features. More info

File Conversion Features

Converts Revit files to PDF using buttons installed in the Revit toolbar
Converts Windows files to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL
Installs Bluebeam PDF printer driver to create PDF, TIF, JPG, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF and PCL files from:

Any Windows application
Any CAD application
HTML pages

Integrates with Office XP, 2003 and 2007
Adds Bluebeam buttons into MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint toolbars
Bluebeam PDF printer driver automatically recognizes which application it is converting from and has predefined settings for most major CAD applications for optimal PDF output. Predefined PDF settings exist for:

AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Revit
SolidWorks
MicroStation
Pro/Engineer
Unigraphics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition supports line merge in PDF files created from Revit
Converts true type text to PDF files
Enables easy Postscript to PDF processing
Converts images to PDF and PDF to images with built-in image converter

Security Features for Revit

Bluebeam security features allow you to:

Set a password to open files
Restrict printing or designate a printing quality parameter
Restrict ability to copy out text or graphics
Restrict creation of form fields and annotations
Restrict ability to fill out form fields
Restrict ability to manipulate or render pages
Restrict ability to create bookmarks
Save default passwords
Add digital signatures

Apply security to a batch of PDF files in Revu

Interactive Features for Revit

Transfer all file property data for easy file search and management
Add Text stamps to PDF files
Option to select from a large group of predefined text stamps including:

Time stamp
Date
File Name
Path

Customized text stamp capability:

Customize text stamp words
Select font, font size, font color, justification, and location on the page

Create text stamps that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees
Embed any number of compressed file attachments including Excel files, solid models, image files and other CAD files
Add Digital Signature fields and sign PDFs in Revu

Features for Large Enterprises

Network Deployment - For companies that purchase multiple seats of Bluebeam desktop software, we offer a network deployment version of our software at no extra charge. This version integrates with network deployment technologies, such as Microsoft SMS and Novell ZENworks to install on multiple desktops across your network.
Centralized Configuration - Bluebeam allows CAD managers or IT managers to centrally manage the following configurations:

Page size definitions
Text stamps
Global page settings
E-mail and FTP templates

Miscellaneous

Works in international versions of AutoCAD (not localized text)
Trial version does not include any annoying watermarks

AutoCAD Features

Compatibility & System Requirements

AutoCAD
AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 (Also compatible with Autodesk products built on AutoCAD platform including Mechanical, Architecture, MDT, ADT, LDT, etc.).
AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 64-bit
*Bluebeam only supports AutoCAD running on Windows versions supported by Autodesk.
*Windows Vista requires AutoCAD 2008 or above, or 2007 SP2 or above as defined by Autodesk. Previous versions of AutoCAD are not supported on Windows Vista.

64-bit Compatibility
The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is compatible with Windows XP x64, Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64, and integrates with AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 x64, SolidWorks 2006 - 2010 x64, and Revit x64 2010 - 2011 only. The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu 8.0 also installs the 32-bit plug-ins for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 and MS Office XP, 2003 and 2007.

AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT 2004 - 2010
AutoCAD LT is supported by the Bluebeam PDF printer. A two button toolbar is added to AutoCAD LT which uses the Bluebeam PDF printer to create PDF files.

Batch Conversion Capability in AutoCAD

Batch converts DWG to PDF, DWF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL files from AutoCAD
Simplifies batch PDF creation process with built-in batch wizard
Will use default page setup, a custom PDF configuration, or a global definition for all page sizes
Creates single or multi-page PDF files
Provides the following options for creating batch files:

One PDF per CAD drawing
All drawings combined into one batch file
Layout/sheet control

Creates, saves, and edits batch lists
PDFs can include:

Last active layout
All Layouts
Individually named layouts
Model
Currently active layout

Adds customized stamps to files in a batch

Bluebeam Stapler (PDF batch and binding for MS Office and Windows)

Creates PDF booklets
Creates a single PDF file from multiple PDFs, CAD drawings or Windows files
Natively supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all image types
Provides a drag-and-drop window that allows users to rapidly convert multiple native files to the ten formats Bluebeam PDF Revu supports
Saves converted files to a designated folder (you can use the Bluebeam Stapler tool to batch convert files to PDF, or any other file format we support)

Bookmarking Features for AutoCAD

Choose a bookmarking style based on:

Drawing name
Layout name
Drawing - layout name

Plus add 4 types of secondary bookmarks that jump to a:

Specific PDF page
Snapshot view
Webpage
Specific file

Control appearance of page numbers

E-mail Features for AutoCAD

Ability to simultaneously convert DWG to PDF and e-mail files
Fully integrated into AutoCAD, and MS Office for one-button transmission
Saves E-mail settings for reuse
Ability to compress E-mailed files
Ability to send multiple converted files in a single e-mail
Ability to specify different E-mail client or SMTP connection
Ability to define e-mail templates that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees

Page Settings Options for AutoCAD

Use default page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Define custom page settings for PDF file by changing:

Paper Size
Plot Area
Plot Scale
Set the Plot offset
Definition of Plot Style table (ctb and stb) to use. Option to turn on or off

Define global page settings, which can be used everytime you convert a DWG to PDF, or 10 other file formats
Create and store an unlimited number of global page settings
Create global settings and store them on a network drive where they can be accessed by all employees
Supports most larger architectural and engineering paper sizes
Support for custom page sizes
Set default page size to A4 or Letter
Can set prompting for filename
Automatically use document or CAD drawing name as default
Option to select new file name
Uses PDF vector line quality settings
Uses Raster image quality settings
View results of PDF creation in reader after PDF translation completes
Use the last saved PDF folder for the location to write PDF files
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files:

Current Layout sheet (Option to include layout name to the PDF file)
All layout sheets (option to include model space in AutoCAD)
All model views in AutoCAD

Use Default MS Office page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files from MS Office:

All pages
Current page
Selected pages

PDF Viewing, Markup and Editing with Revu

CAD Edition includes Bluebeam PDF Revu for PDF editing, markup, viewing, takeoffs and access features. More info

File Conversion Features

Converts DWG to PDF using buttons installed in AutoCAD
Converts Windows files and DWG to PDF, DWF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL
Creates PDF files from command line in AutoCAD 2011
Installs plug-in for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011
Adds Bluebeam buttons into AutoCAD toolbars
Adds Bluebeam buttons into AutoCAD LT toolbar (2004 - 2010)
Installs Bluebeam PDF printer driver to create PDF, TIF, JPG, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF and PCL files from:

Any Windows application
Any CAD application
HTML pages

Integrates with Office XP, 2003 and 2007
Adds Bluebeam buttons into MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint toolbars
Bluebeam PDF printer driver automatically recognizes which application it is converting from and has predefined settings for most major CAD applications for optimal PDF output. Predefined PDF settings exist for:

AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Revit
SolidWorks
MicroStation
Pro/Engineer
Unigraphics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition supports line merge in PDF files created from AutoCAD
Converts true type text to PDF files
Enables easy Postscript to PDF processing
Converts images to PDF and PDF to images with built-in image converter

Security Features for AutoCAD

Bluebeam security features allow you to:

Set a password to open files
Restrict printing or designate a printing quality parameter
Restrict ability to copy out text or graphics
Restrict creation of form fields and annotations
Restrict ability to fill out form fields
Restrict ability to manipulate or render pages
Restrict ability to create bookmarks
Save default passwords
Add digital signatures

Apply security to a batch of PDF files in Revu

Interactive Features for AutoCAD

Transfer hyperlinks from AutoCAD drawings and MS Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to PDF
Transfer all file property data for easy file search and management
Add Text stamps to PDF files one by one or in a batch
Option to select from a large group of predefined text stamps including:

Time stamp
Date
File Name
Path

Customized text stamp capability:

Customize text stamp words
Select font, font size, font color, justification, and location on the page

Create text stamps that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees
Embed any number of compressed file attachments including Excel files, solid models, image files and other CAD files
Add Digital Signature fields and sign PDFs in Revu

Features for Large Enterprises

Network Deployment - For companies that purchase multiple seats of Bluebeam desktop software, we offer a network deployment version of our software at no extra charge. This version integrates with network deployment technologies, such as Microsoft SMS and Novell ZENworks to install on multiple desktops across your network.
Centralized Configuration - Bluebeam allows CAD managers or IT managers to centrally manage the following configurations:

Page size definitions
Text stamps
Global page settings
E-mail and FTP templates

Miscellaneous

Works in international versions of AutoCAD (not localized text)
Trial version does not include any annoying watermarks

Feature List

Compatibility & System Requirements

Operating System
Windows XP SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP Tablet Edition, Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).

AutoCAD
AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 (Also compatible with Autodesk products built on AutoCAD platform including Mechanical, Architecture, MDT, ADT, LDT, etc.).
AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 64-bit
*Bluebeam only supports AutoCAD running on Windows versions supported by Autodesk.
*Windows Vista requires AutoCAD 2008 or above, or 2007 SP2 or above as defined by Autodesk. Previous versions of AutoCAD are not supported on Windows Vista.

AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT 2004 - 2010
AutoCAD LT is supported by the Bluebeam PDF printer. A two button toolbar is added to AutoCAD LT which uses the Bluebeam PDF printer to create PDF files.

Revit
Revit 2010 - 2011, Revit 64-bit 2010 - 2011

SolidWorks
SolidWorks 2004 - 2010, SolidWorks 64-bit 2006 - 2010

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office XP, 2003, 2007, 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Previous versions of Office are supported through the Bluebeam PDF printer.

Other Applications
The Bluebeam PDF printer works with all CAD and Windows applications installed on your PC; i.e., AutoCAD LT, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics.

64-bit Compatibility
The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is compatible with Windows XP x64, Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64, and integrates with AutoCAD 2008 - 2011 x64, SolidWorks 2006 - 2010 x64, and Revit x64 2010 - 2011 only. The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu 8.0 also installs the 32-bit plug-ins for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011 and MS Office XP, 2003 and 2007.

PDF Editing and Markup Features

Add redlines and markups that are saved as a layer over an existing PDF
Customize markups and stamps and save them in the Tool Chest for quick access
Fill markups with hatch patterns and save custom hatch patterns in Revu
Export markups as image files to import back into AutoCAD
Edit true text in a PDF file
Add digital signatures to PDF files
Compare PDF drawings automatically and highlight the differences
Combine multiple PDFs into one document
Add bookmarks, hyperlinks, file attachments and headers/footers
Take area, perimeter, length, volume and angle measurements from a PDF drawing
Search online with WebTab™, a full web browser in Revu
Reduce PDF file size and control resolution, color, embedded fonts and metadata
Integrates with SharePoint and Projectwise directly from the Revu interface
Preview, organize and manage files with File Access
Upload PDF files and collaborate online with Bluebeam Studio™
View more PDF editing and markup features

Batch Conversion Capability

Batch converts AutoCAD (does not include AutoCAD LT), SolidWorks and MS Office files to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL files (DWF supported in AutoCAD)
Simplifies batch PDF creation process with built-in batch wizard
Will use default page setup, a custom PDF configuration, or a global definition for all page sizes
Creates single or multi-page PDF files
Provides the following options for creating batch files:

One PDF per CAD drawing
All drawings combined into one batch file
Layout/sheet control

Creates, saves, and edits batch lists
PDFs can include:

Last active layout
All Layouts
Individually named layouts
Model
Currently active layout

Adds customized stamps to files in a batch

Bluebeam Stapler

Creates PDF booklets
Creates a single PDF file from multiple CAD drawings or Windows files
Natively supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all image types
Provides a drag-and-drop window that allows users to rapidly convert multiple native files to the ten formats Bluebeam PDF Revu supports
Saves converted files to a designated folder (you can use the Bluebeam Stapler tool to batch convert files to PDF, or any other file format we support)

Bookmarking Features for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS Office

Choose a bookmarking style based on:

Drawing name
Layout name
Drawing - layout name

Plus add 4 types of secondary bookmarks that jump to a:

Specific PDF page
Snapshot view
Webpage
Specific file

Control appearance of page numbers
Automatically creates PDF bookmarks for PDFs created from MS Office documents based on

Table of contents (For Word docs)
Slide names (For PowerPoint docs)
Sheet names (For Excel docs)

Page Settings Options for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office

Use default page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Define custom page settings for PDF file by changing:

Paper Size
Plot Area
Plot Scale
Set the Plot offset
Definition of Plot Style table (ctb and stb) to use. Option to turn on or off

Define global page settings, which can be used everytime you convert a file
Create and store an unlimited number of global page settings
Create global settings and store them on a network drive where they can be accessed by all employees
Supports most larger architectural and engineering paper sizes
Support for custom page sizes
Set default page size to A4 or Letter
Can set prompting for filename
Automatically use document or CAD drawing name as default
Option to select new file name
Uses PDF vector line quality settings
Uses Raster image quality settings
View results of PDF creation in reader after PDF translation completes
Use the last saved PDF folder for the location to write PDF files
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files:

Current Layout sheet (Option to include layout name to the PDF file)
All layout sheets (option to include model space in AutoCAD)
All model views in AutoCAD

Use Default MS Office page setup or fully definable custom page settings
Choose options for plotting individual PDF files from MS Office:

All pages
Current page
Selected pages

File Conversion Features

Converts CAD and Windows files to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL (DWF supported in AutoCAD)
Installs plug-in for AutoCAD 2004 - 2011
Creates PDF files from command line in AutoCAD 2011
Installs plug-in for SolidWorks 2004 - 2010
Installs plug-in for Revit 2010
Adds Bluebeam buttons into AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks toolbars
Adds Bluebeam buttons into AutoCAD LT toolbar (2004 - 2010)
Installs Bluebeam PDF printer driver for PDF writing to create PDF, TIF, JPG, BMP, PSD, PNG, and PXL files from any application including:

Any Windows application
Any CAD application
HTML pages

Integrates with Office XP, 2003 and 2007
Adds Bluebeam buttons into MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint toolbars
Bluebeam PDF printer driver automatically recognizes which application it is converting from and has predefined settings for most major CAD applications for optimal PDF output. Predefined PDF settings exist for:

AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Revit
SolidWorks
MicroStation
Pro/Engineer
Unigraphics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition supports line merge in PDF files created from AutoCAD
Converts true type text to PDF files as searchable text
Enables easy Postscript to PDF processing
Converts images to PDF and PDF to images with built-in image converter

Security Features for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office

Bluebeam security features allow you to:

Set a password to open files
Restrict printing or designate a printing quality parameter
Restrict ability to copy out text or graphics
Restrict creation of form fields and annotations
Restrict ability to fill out form fields
Restrict ability to manipulate or render pages
Restrict ability to create bookmarks
Save default passwords
Add digital signatures

Apply security to a batch of PDF files in Revu

Interactive Features for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office

Transfer hyperlinks from AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS Office files
Transfer all file property data for easy file search and management
Add Text stamps
Option to select from a large group of predefined text stamps including:

Time stamp
Date
File Name
Path

Customized text stamp capability:

Customize text stamp words
Select font, font size, font color, justification, and location on the page

Create text stamps that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees
Embed any number of compressed file attachments including Excel files, solid models, image files and other CAD files
Add Digital Signature fields and sign PDFs in Revu

E-mail Features for AutoCAD and MS Office

Ability to simultaneously convert and e-mail a file
Fully integrated into AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS Office for one-button transmission
Saves E-mail settings for reuse
Ability to compress E-mailed files
Ability to send multiple converted files in a single e-mail
Ability to specify different E-mail client or SMTP connection
Ability to define e-mail templates that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees

FTP Features for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS Office

Ability to simultaneously convert and transmit a file to an FTP project server
Fully integrated into AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MS Office for one-button transmission
Saves project server settings
Configurable on a per-project basis
Ability to transmit multiple converted files in a single batch
Ability to define FTP templates that can be stored on a network drive and shared by all employees

Software Deployment

Users have three ways to deploy Bluebeam's desktop solutions:

Download and install software from our website
Install software from a Bluebeam CD
CAD managers and IT executives can request a network deploy CD at no charge. Contact sales@bluebeam.com to request a network deploy CD.

Features for Large Enterprises

Network Deployment - For companies that purchase multiple seats of Bluebeam desktop software, we offer a network deployment version of our software at no extra charge. This version integrates with network deployment technologies, such as Microsoft SMS and Novell ZENworks to install on multiple desktops across your network.
Centralized Configuration - Bluebeam allows CAD managers or IT managers to centrally manage the following configurations:

Page size definitions
Text stamps
Global page settings
E-mail and FTP templates

Miscellaneous

Works in international versions of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office (not localized text)
Trial version does not include any annoying watermarks

Pricing

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is the enterprise-wide PDF creation and editing solution for architecture, engineering, and construction firms. Bluebeam provides CAD Managers and IT Directors with the highest quality PDF creation utility that easily fits within the budget.

Bluebeam Volume Licensing Program
To give you the overall cost of a floating license program, but the simplicity of a node-locked license we've created the Bluebeam Volume Licensing Program. Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition is now licensed on fixed node basis, but steep discounts are given for multiple users. These discounts are provided on a per transaction basis. When you include the Bluebeam Maintenance Program with your order you ensure that your employees automatically have the most up-to-date features that Bluebeam offers plus additional support services.

No. of Seats Purchased	Price per Seat	Optional Annual Maintenance	Software + Maintenance

1-4	$199	$59	$258

5-9	$159	$49	$208

10-24	$139	$33	$172

25-49	$129	$31	$160

50-99	$119	$29	$148

100-199	$109	$27	$136

200-349	$99	$25	$124

350-499	$89	$23	$112

500-999	$79	$21	$100

1000+	$69	$19	$88

Server vs. Desktop Installation
Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition is installed and licensed on the desktop. For more information about server based file conversion, see our Bluebeam Conversion Server product page.

Upgrades for current Bluebeam PDF Revu AutoCAD and SolidWorks Edition users
Bluebeam offers discounted upgrade pricing to users that want to upgrade to the current version of Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition. Customers only need to pay for major product releases (A major upgrade would be an upgrade from version 4.0 to version 5.0). Minor product releases are available for customers free of charge (A minor upgrade would be an upgrade from version 4.0 to version 4.7).

No. of Existing Seats	Upgrade Price per Seat	Optional Annual Maintenance	Upgrade + Maintenance

1-4	$99	$59	$158

5-9	$79	$49	$128

10-24	$69	$33	$102

25-49	$65	$31	$96

50-99	$59	$29	$88

100-199	$55	$27	$82

200-349	$49	$25	$74

350-499	$45	$23	$68

500-999	$39	$21	$60

1000+	$35	$19	$54

Technical Support and Maintenance
Free technical support is provided to all customers through email at support@bluebeam.com. When you purchase the optional annual maintenance,your employees also receive free telephone support and upgrades to major version releases. See the description of maintenance below.

About Maintenance
Bluebeam Software has an annual maintenance program for Bluebeam PDF Revu. The Bluebeam Maintenance Program is available for all users. Here are some of the valuable benefits of signing up for the Bluebeam Maintenance Program:

Premium Support
You will receive premium phone and e-mail support from our experienced technical support staff trained to answer a wide range of CAD and PDF-related questions.

Major Version Upgrades
When Bluebeam Software releases a new major version of our software we will notify your company and provide upgrade license keys for you free of charge.

Minor Version Upgrades
When Bluebeam Software releases a minor update for our software we will notify your company and provide instructions to download the newest version of our software directly from Bluebeam.

Renewal Option
As a Bluebeam Maintenance Program participant your company will have the option to renew its maintenance agreement so your employees can continue to receive timely software updates and technical support.

Why Bluebeam?

Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD Edition was designed to make your life easier with one-button PDF creation from within AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks and MS Office. The focus of this software lies within large-format drawings making it easy to convert drawings of any size while maintaining quality and saving time. When using Bluebeam you will soon come to realize the ease of use and functionality provided with our software. We specialize in PDF creation, conversion speed, batch capabilities and our extensive list of PDF markup and editing tools to make sure you have all the necessities to get your job done efficiently and effectively.

Revu

Bluebeam's professional PDF markup, PDF editing and PDF viewing software.

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Intelligent Features

Bluebeam PDF Revu is intelligently designed to meet all of your PDF needs. Benefit from custom PDF stamps, automatic PDF bookmarking, hyperlink transfer, text searchable PDFs, and PDF security. Bluebeam supports 10 file formats so you can convert Windows, SolidWorks files and DWG to PDF, JPEG, TIF, GIF and more.

Accurate DWG to PDF conversion in AutoCAD
Accurate SolidWorks to PDF conversion
PDF markup, PDF editing, and PDF viewing with Revu
All purpose PDF printer driver/PDF writer
Batch creation (DWG to PDF, DWF, TIF, etc.)
CAD specific markup tools including hatch patterns, arcs and curves, automatic document comparison, and specialized markup symbols
Markup sequencing
Conversion to PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF, and PCL
PDF security and digital signatures
Automatic PDF bookmarking
Enhanced FTP & e-mail functions
Custom PDF stamps
Built-in measurement
Hyperlink transfer
File attachments
Text searchable PDFs
Line merge support
Presenation and Full Screen viewing modes
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Digital Signatures

Create digital signature fields, certify documents and add digital signatures to PDF files. Bluebeam's intelligent technology can detect if the file has been altered after being signed so you can send your intellectual property with peace of mind.

Batch Creation

One of our most helpful tools is Bluebeam Batch. Rather than converting your drawings one by one, Bluebeam Batch allows you to convert hundreds of DWG to PDF, and SolidWorks to PDF in a single batch, saving you time and money.

PDF Markup

Included with the CAD to PDF creation software is Bluebeam PDF Revu for PDF markup and editing. Within Revu, you will find an extensive list of markup tools including text box, typewriter, highlighter, symbols, stamps, images and clouds to customize your PDF. Bluebeam's dedication to the CAD community is indisputable with the addition of hatch patterns, arcs and curves, and specialized tool sets. Save frequently used markups in the Tool Chest for easy access, add links to markups that open websites, local files or jump to a page in the PDF, making it easier than ever to access critical data.

PDF Forms

PDF files containing form fields are easily viewed and completed with Revu. Bluebeam automatically recognizes a PDF form and allows you to fill in text, select from a drop down list, check boxes, select radio buttons and press Submit or Reset buttons. Saving filled or partially filled forms to your hard drive helps you avoid losing any work.

Bluebeam Stapler

The Bluebeam Stapler is a stand-alone program that effortlessly binds many different types of documents. With Stapler you can combine a number of different files ranging from Office documents to images files. Stapler allows you to either bind files to create one single PDF, or create a single PDF for each separate file.

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PDF Editing

PDF Editing saves time by allowing you to change the PDF without recreating it from the original file. Easily edit the PDF by adding or deleting text, customizing the font and font color, changing the layout and more. PDF Page Editing gives you the ability to add blank pages, insert, extract and rotate pages as well as copy and paste true text from your PDF into Word and other MS Office files. Color processing capabilities allow you to change the colors in a PDF or change a PDF from color to grayscale.

One-Button Creation

After installation, Bluebeam will integrate into your AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks programs and install a series of buttons at the top of your interface. The first button converts your Revit and SolidWorks files or DWG to PDF from your interface, automatically reading your drawing settings (color, scale, line weights, paper size, etc.). Bluebeam PDF Revu will open your PDF and allow for markup and editing.

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Bluebeam Studio™

Bluebeam Studio allows you to connect, create and collaborate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. Simply upload your PDFs to Studio and invite attendees from across the globe to view and comment on your PDFs. Chat and add markups to the same PDF together in real-time or separately on your own. Markups and chats are tracked in a Record that links back to the PDF to easily review session activity. You can even create a report of your Studio session to archive or share with your team. How's that for magic?

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File Access

Bluebeam's File Access tab displays a list of recently opened PDF files that can be previewed or reopened with a mouse click. Pin and organize commonly used files by folder, or group by category for quicker access. To further streamline the way you work with PDF, Bluebeam integrates into ProjectWise and SharePoint document management systems so you can easily retrieve and check-in documents directly from Revu's interface.

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PDF Measurement

Take measurements (length, area, perimeter, volume, radius, etc) and count from PDFs electronically. Bluebeam does all the work for you. Results are automatically displayed in a list that can be summarized and imported into Excel for further calculations, or you can add formulas to the built-in worksheet to calculate costs directly in Revu.

Compare Documents

With Bluebeam's exclusive MultiView™, comparing document revisions has never been easier. Open up to sixteen separate tabbed views simultaneously; view the same document, different documents, or open multiple documents. Turn on Sync™ and see all views pan and zoom in unison. Revu automatically compares two PDF drawings and marks the differences with clouds. Need to compare a lot of PDF drawings? Use batch processing to save even more time. Our Snapshot tool allows you to copy a sheet, change the color and overlay to identify differences.