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Bluebeam® Q®

Simplified, centralized,

automated PDF publishing.

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 per license

 

The Network PDF Printer

Give end users an easy way to convert files to PDF by printing to a local PDF printer driver that communicates with the server.

Watched Folders

Publish new or updated files based on the schedule you specify. Every watched folder can be configured to use different conversion settings for optimal processing.

 

The Script Engine

Automate workflows by using the built-in Script Editor to quickly engage over 50 script commands. Combine scripting with watched folders to seamlessly automate PDF processes.

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

 

Q Real World Scenarios

PDF creation

Automate PDF creation from within document management systems.

PDF submittals and RFIs

Create submittal and RFI documents automatically from web based forms.

PDF reports

Create custom PDF reports and documents automatically from a database.

PDF markup approval & stamping

Automate the stamping of PDF drawings based on the approval status of markups.

Bates numbering

Automatically number PDF pages or add Bates stamps to case documents.