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Bluebeam Revu
Version 10.1
Localization
Revu 10 is localized in nine languages. In addition to updating the existing Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, German, and Spanish versions, Revu 10.1 introduces new language support for Dutch, French (European) and Italian. Bluebeam's free PDF viewer, Bluebeam Vu, is also available in these nine languages.
ProjectWise® Plug-in
A new ProjectWise plug-in allows users to create Bluebeam Studio™ sessions for real-time collaboration directly from within ProjectWise.
AutoCAD® 2013 and Revit® 2013
The Revu CAD and Revu eXtreme plug-ins for one button and batch creation of PDFs are now compatible with AutoCAD 2013 and Revit 2013.
3D PDF Creation in Navisworks® Simulate 2011/2012/2013
Revu CAD and Revu eXtreme now include new plug-ins into Navisworks Simulate (2011, 2012, 2013) to create 3D PDF and U3D files.
Bluebeam Administrator
In Revu 10.1, users can control the loading of the Office and Outlook plugins separately.
Outlook Plug-in
The Outlook plug-in now supports PDF creation from emails that span across multiple PST files. Also in PDF Packages, the modified column now shows the time stamp of the email.
PDF Encryption Improvements
Revu now supports the opening of AES-256 encrypted PDF files. Additionally, Revu supports encrypting files using AES-128 and AES-256.
3D Markup Improvements
3D markups are now supported for PDFs being redlined using Revu's bFX protocol.
Version 10.0
Redesigned User Interface
A brand new interface for Revu 10! We've refreshed the look and functionality of Revu. Key features include:
The Command Bar: Organizes commands in a logical, easily accessible layout.
Pin Commands: Ability to Pin features to specific Toolbar or to a new Toolbar.
Spaces
Spaces provides an innovative feature to define areas within the PDF that makes tracking and sorting markups easier. Spaces is particularly useful when using Bluebeam Revu to perform Punch and Project Walkthroughs.
Links
Links enables adding, editing, and managing hyperlinks in all your PDF documents. Define and save named locations, called Places. The Places section of the Links tab lists all current link destinations and provides tools for editing, creating, and assigning hyperlinks to the PDF.
Stamps
Stamps created in Revu are now PDF files with support for dynamic text. Dynamic JavaScript PDF Stamps are now supported in Revu.
3D PDF Creation
Create 3D PDFs with new plug-ins for Revit® (2011, 2012) and Navisworks® Manage (2011, 2012). Includes various creation settings to create 3D content.
Ability to add 2D Markups to 3D PDF Views
Simply choose a view and begin adding the same familiar markups in the 3D model views. Once markups are added, indicators appear where markups are placed in the models. This provides a seamless integration relating 2D markups to the dynamic 3D models.
3D Clipping Plane
Define a 3D clipping plane in 3D models. The clipping planes may be saved in the 3D views.
Studio Sessions Improvements and new Studio Project
Studio Projects provides for cloud based storage of your files. Projects act as a simple document management system, making it easy to share files and collaborate on documents for a project. Project hosts may invite an unlimited number of attendees to join a project, and upload folders or any file type to be viewed. PDF files stored in projects may be used to start a session for online collaboration and markup. Hosts also have the power to set permissions for groups of attendees or a single attendee such as the ability to add or delete files, invite attendees to a project, create sessions from a project and manage permissions.
Bluebeam Vu™ (for Windows)
Vu is our professional, free PDF viewer. Vu, based on the same technology as Revu, incorporates many of the functions of Revu - Navigation, Bookmarks, Thumbnails, Text Search. Vu users have the capability to participate and markup in Studio sessions and access files in Studio projects. Vu also provides the ability to fill and save forms.
Custom Line Styles
Custom line styles can be created and applied to Line, Polyline, Rectangle, Polygon and Cloud markups. Use the custom Line Style editor to make your own custom line styles.
Outlook® Plugin
Revu 10 integrates with Outlook (2007, 2010) for one-button PDF creation in Outlook. Emails can be combined into one PDF file, multiple files or a PDF Package.
Overlay Pages Enhancements
Overlay pages supports comparing more than 2 layers in PDFs, and the ability to choose files from a range of pages from multiple documents. Pick alignment points to line up different sized or skewed PDFs for an accurate comparison.
Layers Improvements
Annotations may be assigned to specific Layers with ease by right-clicking on the annotation or assigning the layer in the Markups list. Annotations can be flattened and unflattened from the associated layer. A markup and its layer can be defined in the Tool Chest. Layers can also be deleted.
Tool Chest™ Improvements
Markups saved in My Tools and custom tool sets can now be displayed in two different modes, Symbols and Detail. Detail mode displays the tools in a table, allowing for bulk changes in an efficient manner.
Forms
Form fields can be multi-selected to copy and paste multiple form fields at once. Properties of multi-selected form fields may also be changed simultaneously.
PDF Summary
Revu 10 includes an additional PDF summary format. A PDF summary may now be printed in a Table format.
Polygonal Cut Content
An enhancement has been made to the Cut content and Erase content tool to define a polygon (not just a rectangle) to define the areas to remove from a PDF.
SharePoint® Enhancements
Now includes SharePoint Online 2010 support and improvements to the handling of hyperlinked PDFs in the SharePoint environment. SharePoint server aliases are now supported.
Citrix Ready™ for XenApp™
Revu has been certified Citrix Ready for XenApp 6.0 and 6.5, meaning that now Revu may be deployed in a Citrix environment.
Revu Settings
Roaming Profile support has been implemented, which allows segregation of user preferences in each new version of Revu. The Revu settings (i.e. Profiles/User Preferences/Tool Sets/etc..) have been moved to roaming profiles.
New Append Modes - Append and Prepend
The Save As dialog now includes an option to Append or Prepend to an existing PDF file.
Version 9.5
Windows/Outlook Preview Pane support
In Windows Vista and Windows 7, many filetypes are automatically supported in the Preview Pane, however there is no default support for PDF. Revu now provides support for previewing PDF files in Windows Explorer and Outlook.
TWAIN Compatible Driver
TWAIN compatibility is now supported in Revu, which increases the number of scanners and cameras available.
Studio improvements
In Revu, Studio sessions now support the modification of the Status of markups created by other users. This enhancement also includes the persistence of custom status colors and text after the session is finished.
SharePoint improvements
Revu now features improved SharePoint performance, as well as enhancements to forms-based authentication and claims-based authentication.
FileOpen support
Revu supports PDF files that have been secured by FileOpen's Digital Rights Management product.
Version 9.2
PDF/A Support
Bluebeam Revu supports creating files that are PDF/A-1b compliant according to ISO standards.
Version 9.0
3D Viewing
Revu 9 allows users to view 3D content in PDF files and navigate 3D models using standard mouse controls to zoom, pan and rotate. Change navigation modes, perspective, views, background color, rendering mode, and more. The 3D Model Tree panel in the Revu interface displays all of the views and parts in the file.
AutoCAD plug-in improvements
Revu CAD and eXtreme support the transfer of SHX fonts to PDF, and the transfer of hyperlinks from model space to paper space. Page Setups created in AutoCAD can now be imported into the Bluebeam Page Setup dialog.
AutoCAD Sheet Set support
Revu CAD and eXtreme include Sheet Set (DST file) support that allows you to open a Sheet Set in the batch wizard, add all files in a Sheet Set to a PDF plot file, and drag and drop a Sheet Set file onto the Batch window.
Bluebeam Batch improvements in AutoCAD
Revu CAD and eXtreme include an updated batch interface that allows for importing DSD files, multi-selecting files to configure page setup, layouts and advanced settings, as well as the ability to drag and drop new files into the batch. Stamps can be added to individual drawings or to the entire batch.
PDF to MS Office
Users can now export PDF files to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, and HTML.
Measurement Cutout
When measuring area, users now have the ability to cutout a portion of the area to exclude from the total area measurement.
VisualSearch™
On the Search tab users can now select to search for a graphical symbol in the PDF rather than just text. Results of the search will be displayed in a list where actions can be applied such as highlighting or adding hyperlinks.
PDF Forms Creation
Revu eXtreme includes PDF forms creation. Add Acroform fields to PDFs such as text fields, buttons, radio buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, and digital signature fields. PDF forms include formatting, validation, and calculation options, defined actions and support for JavaScript.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Revu eXtreme adds OCR technology for converting scanned PDFs to searchable and selectable text. OCR can be applied to existing PDF files individually and in a batch, or during the Scan to PDF process. Many options are included such as de-skewing and detecting the proper orientation of text to scan the file correctly.
Scripting
Revu eXtreme includes a powerful scripting option to automate multi-step processes on the desktop. For example, a Script can be created to automatically add a text stamp, flatten markups and attach the PDF to an email message. Scripts can be created in the Script Editor and initiated with the click of a button from the toolbar. Scripts are saved to a profile and can be distributed to all end users.
MultiView™ Extended
Users can now open more than one session of Revu at a time. Pages of PDF files can be moved from one session of Revu to another by dragging and dropping the thumbnails. Users can also drag document and feature tabs off the main window into their own window to view on multiple monitors.
Translate Markups
Revu utilizes Google Translate to translate text markups from one language to another.
Custom Statuses for Markups
In the Revu Markups list, statuses associated with each markup can be customized with specific text and saved with the Profile. Additionally, markup properties can be assigned, that automatically change the color or text in the markup when a particular status is selected.
Multi-leader Callout
With Revu 9, users can add additional leader lines to Callout markups. After placing a Callout on a PDF, right click on the markup and select Add Leader.
Crop Image
Image markups that are placed on a PDF can now be cropped using the Image Properties panel, by selecting the crop icon in the shapes toolbar or by right-clicking on the image and selecting crop.
Erase Content
Erase content allows users to select a rectangular region of a PDF and remove the underlying content to simplify redaction in most instances. The full redaction feature with advanced settings is available in eXtreme.
Cut Content
Cut Content allows users to remove the underlying content in a defined rectangular region and paste it elsewhere in the document.
Snap to Markup
Snapping to a markup allows you to better align markups in a PDF file. When turned on, the snapping feature displays guidelines on the PDF to apply markups that are aligned with other markups on the page. The technology is also used when adding form fields in eXtreme.
Markup Improvements
When moving a markup, it now snaps to the corner nearest the mouse cursor instead of using only the upper left corner. Also, when multi-selecting markups in the Markups list, the corresponding pages in thumbnails are automatically selected making it easier to print all pages that include markups.
File Access Hyperlinks
In the File Access tab, users have the option of selecting a Recent file and placing a hyperlink of that file onto the current PDF. The hyperlink button appears next to the Pin button when hovering over the file name. When clicked, a rectangle can be selected on the PDF to immediately apply the hyperlink.
Unicode
Revu 9 supports Unicode languages such as Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean (or any language that supports left-to-right writing direction) in the markups, headers & footers, PDF Summaries, digital signatures and more.
Text Services Framework
Revu 9 is a Text Services Framework Aware Application which allows for speech recognition and the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel when adding markups to PDFs.
Quick Launch
An install and administrative option is available to have Revu open in the background when the computer boots. An icon is displayed in the system tray to indicate that Revu is running in the background.
Selecting Print Page Range
In the Revu print dialog, users have more freedom when selecting a page range to include when printing a document.
Version 8.5
Bluebeam Studio™
Bluebeam Studio allows users to collaborate online with team members from anywhere at any time. Session hosts can start a session, upload PDF files and invite anyone to join. Markups are added to the same PDF in real time or at any time the session is active, and a built in chat makes communication simple. All markups and chat activity are tracked in a Record that links back to the document and displays the same view of the PDF as when the markups were made. Once a session is complete, the files can be saved and a report can be generated for archiving purposes.
Presentation mode
Allows PDF pages to be displayed on screen as a presentation. Presentation options include looping, auto advance pages, custom background colors and transition effects.
Full Screen mode
The Revu interface can be changed to Full Screen mode, removing all panels, menus and toolbars from the interface for maximum PDF viewing. Full screen mode displays a customizable floating toolbar that can be used to add markups while in this mode.
Version 8.0
File Access
The File Access tab tracks recently opened PDF files in a list, displays a preview, and reopens the file with a mouse click. Pin and organize commonly used files by folder, sort by date or file name or group by category. Search local or remote files from the Revu interface and reopen all files from a previous session with one button.
SharePoint & ProjectWise integration
Direct integration with SharePoint & ProjectWise makes it simple to access files in a shared library. Open files, add markups and edits, then check them back in without leaving the Revu interface. Each user can control the level of integration that best fits their workflow.
Revit plug-in
Revu 8 integrates with Revit 2010 for one-button PDF creation from Revit. Select sheets to include in the PDF and reorder the sheets before creating the PDF.
Customizable toolbars
Control which toolbar icons are displayed within Revu's interface, or create a custom toolbar that includes any combination of icons you prefer.
Custom Columns in Markups list
Create custom columns in the Markups list that include formulas for calculations, drop down menus, check boxes, dates, or text.
Overlay Pages
Visually compare two different PDF drawings by converting each drawing to a different colored layer and then overlaying the drawings so you can easily view the differences.
Markup actions
Add hyperlink properties to markups. Revu 8 allows you to add an action to a markup that links to a page, a zoomed area of the PDF, hyperlinks to a website or opens a file.
Markup sequencing
Markups that include a text box with a number or letter can be set to automatically increment in value when added to the PDF.
Color Processing
Change colors in the PDF content by selecting an original color and changing it to a new color. Color processing also changes colored PDFs to monochrome or grayscale.
Internet Explorer plug-in (beta)
View PDF files in IE, complete forms online, search for keywords, take a snapshot, copy text, save files locally, and click a button to open the PDF in a local session of Revu.
Radius measurements
Measurements tool includes the ability to calculate a radius measurement.
Tool Chest additions
Markups that are saved in the Tool chest can be duplicated and changed to any color.
Paste functionality
Copy an item from one page and paste it into the same location on a different page. You can also apply a paste function to specific pages in a document using the thumbnails tab.
Hide Markups
From the Markups list, all markups can be hidden from the PDF using the Hide Markups button.
Alignment modes
When aligning markups on a PDF, Revu 8 offers additional options to align by width, height and size as well as distribute horizontally and vertically.
Snapshot enhancements
Change the color of PDF Snapshots and copy an entire page as a Snapshot using the Thumbnail panel.
More Search Options
Revu 8 adds the option to search within the filename and to search file properties.
3D mouse support
Revu 8 is compatible with the Connextion 3D mouse so users can navigate the PDF and apply markups at the same time.
Highlight mode
Any markup that has a fill color or hatch pattern can be given a highlight effect by selecting the option in the properties panel.
Version 7.0
Spell Check
Revu checks markups, form field text and PDF content for spelling errors. Import dictionaries for additional languages.
Scan to PDF
Create PDF files directly from scanned images and digital camera pictures.
Arcs and Curves
Bluebeam continues to improve electronic markup and measurement with the addition of an arc tool and curved markups. With this new functionality, AEC professionals can measure the area, perimeter and volume of curved sections of a drawing with accuracy.
Hatch Patterns
Revu includes several standard hatch patterns (brick, diagonal, weave, etc.) that you can choose to fill markups or create your own hatches with the hatch pattern editor. Hatches can be saved on a network drive to share with your team.
Reduce File Size
Bluebeam gives you more control when reducing the PDF file size. Before the file is reduced, Revu will estimate the file size and give you options to adjust resolution, embedded fonts and other file data.
Batch Office
Version 7.0 brings the ever popular batch wizard to Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Convert countless Office files to PDF in a single batch and designate settings such as page size, color and stamps.
Flags
Add flags to PDF files to designate signature lines or draw attention to other important information. Flags can also link to a page in the PDF, a website or another document.
Stamp Editor
Stamp PDF documents with date, time, signatures, seals, logos or any other information you choose. The improved Stamp Editor lets you create custom stamps or edit the stamps included in Revu.
Image Converter
Import jpeg, tiff, bmp and other image files into Revu. Revu automatically converts the image to PDF with an internal image converter and displays the PDF in a flash. Export PDFs or just the markups to an image file that can be imported into AutoCAD.
PDF Packages
Organize multiple files and file types into one PDF package that can be emailed to a client or project manager. PDF packages can include any type of file or a folder of files. Packaged files and folders are displayed in a list that can be sorted and easily navigated.
PDF Templates
Frequently used forms and documents can be saved as a PDF template. Revu includes templates for a fax cover, invoice, submittal and RFI.
Batch Processing
Bluebeam extends its batch processing features to include adding security to a batch of PDF files as well as rotating pages.
AutoCAD 2010
The Bluebeam plug-in is compatible with AutoCAD 2010 for one button PDF creation, custom PDF settings and batch creation out of AutoCAD. Version 7 also includes the ability to create a PDF from the command line of AutoCAD 2010.
Quick Security
Create a security profile to quickly apply security to PDF files.
Measurement Labels
Revu 7 allows you to move the measurement annotation to your desired location by clicking and dragging. This way, the label won't cover any important sections of the PDF drawing.
Compare Documents Improvements
Version 7 allows users to save advanced setting options in the Compare Documents feature and restore default settings.
Eraser
Eraser tool in Bluebeam Revu now has the option to select from three different sizes.
Flatten Markups
In addition to flattening all the markups in a PDF file, Revu now gives users the option to select individual markups to flatten to the PDF.
Eyedropper
The eyedropper allows you to select a color from the PDF document to use when changing the markup color for font, lines and fill.
Page Imposition
Revu allows you to print multiple pages of a PDF onto one printed page.
Markup List
Version 7 added a Page Index to the markup list to indicate the page number on which a markup appears.
Version 6.5
PDF Form Filling
Revu now allows users to fill-in form fields in PDFs and save the form. Revu can automatically highlight form fields for better visibility and indicate required fields in red.
Batch Stamping
Opening and stamping individual PDF files is a thing of the past. Now customized stamps can be applied to any number of PDF documents in a batch. Stamps can be added to specified pages or to all pages in a PDF.
De-Skewing Pages
Rotation was added to the Page Setup dialog to correct PDF pages that are skewed. Correct the skewed page by selecting the rotation angle or by automatically aligning the contents of the PDF file to a straight line.
Printing
6.5 adds the option of printing PDF files with or without markups and comments.
Header & Footer Enhancements
In addition to adding page numbers, Bates stamps and dates, users can now add file name, author and file path to headers and footers.
Version 6.2
New Tablet PC Functionality
Tablet users can now copy and paste between Revu and Windows tablet applications (Journal™ and OneNote™). New pressure sensitivity technology simulates paper and ink to apply thick or thin ink marks based on the pressure you exert on the screen.
Advanced Keyword Search
6.2 includes options to search a keyword in the current document, all open documents, or to search a folder (including sub-folders) of PDF documents. The search results may be highlighted, redacted, hyperlinked or text annotations (underline, strikethrough, squiggly) can be applied.
Choose Your Interface
During the initial startup of Revu, you have the option of choosing the new or classic style of the interface and selecting an interface profile that best fits your needs. Interface styles can also be changed in Edit > Preferences, then General.
Working with Markups
Many new enhancements have been added that improve the way you select, configure and apply markups. The selection arrow makes it easier to move and adjust markups. New options allow you to flip markups and delete a markup that is part of a group. Stamps can be applied to a batch of PDF documents to scale.
AutoPan
Revu now includes Autopan technology that automatically pans when your mouse reaches the edge of the screen. This allows for uninterrupted work when adding or moving markups, calibrating and measuring.
Bookmark & Thumbnails Enhancements
Revu will now scan the bookmarks in a PDF document to check for valid or broken bookmarks. Broken bookmarks are displayed with a red X in the bookmarks tab. Thumbnail page labels may be edited and can include numbers and fixed text.
PDF Summary Improvements
The PDF summary generated from the markup list now displays a preview of the actual PDF markup in addition to the markup details found in the list.
Better Performance
6.2 adds even more speed and efficiency. Revu starts 10 - 15% faster in 6.2, memory use has been optimized and text editing runs more efficiently.
Text Editing Improvements
Edit Text now supports an overwrite mode activated by using the Insert key.
Version 6.0
Typewriter Tool
With one mouse click, place your cursor on the PDF and start typing your text. The Typewriter is perfect for filling out PDF forms or quickly adding text comments to PDF files. Text is fully customizable to change spacing, fonts, color, size, and more.
Digital Signatures
Electronically sign PDF documents to support an electronic workflow and protect your intellectual property. In Revu, users can create a digital ID and digital signature fields in a PDF, certify and sign PDF documents, customize the look of a signature and validate other users' signatures. Signatures of trusted sources can be stored in Revu for immediate validation of documents.
Exclusive New WebTab™
With Bluebeam's latest innovation, the WebTab, searching online just got easier. The WebTab integrates a full web browser giving you direct access to the web within Revu. Search online for PDF brochures, online PDF catalogs and other documents and view them in Revu. Copy, paste and assemble the PDF documents to produce a new PDF file, ready for distribution. Save favorite urls in Revu for faster access.
Redesigned Interface
Revu has a sleek new look that makes it even easier to work the way you want. Easily change markup properties and rearrange the interface with drag and drop functionality to display tabs exactly where you want them.
Measurement Tool Additions
Many additions to the built-in measurement tool make electronic takeoffs better than ever. New features include: calculating volume measurements, counting items on a PDF, storing the drawing scale in the PDF page, setting multiple scales on a single PDF drawing, creating multiple viewports on a page with different scales, and snapping measurement lines to content in the PDF for the most accurate measurement.
Batch Compare Documents
First introduced in 5.0, compare documents automatically compares two PDF files and highlights the differences. Now in 6.0, batches of PDF files can be compared to an original document for even more time savings.
PDF File Attachments
Embed any kind of file in a PDF to send as one information rich, PDF document. File attachments in the PDF are designated with an icon that can be double clicked to open in the appropriate local application.
PDF Bookmark Enhancements
Rearranging and editing PDF bookmarks just got easier. Revu utilizes drag and drop functionality to reorder bookmarks in a PDF and allows users to multi-select bookmarks to change the properties or actions associated with bookmarks.
File Recovery
Don't worry about losing PDF edits if your computer crashes or the power goes off. Bluebeam's new file recovery will allow you to recover the document with all your work intact.
Version 5.5.3
Batch Printing
In Revu, any number of PDF files can be sent to a printer or plotter in a batch. Users can designate settings for the batch to control paper size, pages to include, scaling and more.
PDF Layers
Bluebeam Revu now supports PDF layers. View layers in a PDF document, add layers to existing PDF files, or create a layered PDF from multiple individual PDF files.
Snapshot
Capture vector and raster images from a PDF that can be pasted into any PDF while retaining vector data.
Version 5.5
Text Editing
Add, modify, delete or customize text in your PDF document quickly and easily. Last minute changes or corrections are no longer a problem, simply edit the text. Or, if you are proofreading a document, inserting comments, underlining text or adding a strikethrough is a click away.
MultiView™
View the same document, different document, or open multiple documents in different views to quickly access what you need, when you need it. Turn on Sync™ and see all views pan and zoom in unison. Comparing document revisions has never been easier.
Continuous Draw
Immediate content loading in your workspace. Watch how content begins to appear in sections, giving you the ability to visualize the image before it is complete; pan and zoom as soon as you are ready.
More Speed
Revu is now faster to convert, faster to load, and faster to render PDF files. In addition, it consumes less memory in doing so.
Dynamic Default™
You can dynamically "Set as Default" markup properties. Change your red pen to blue, switch to the callout, and when you return to the pen, it's blue; no need to manually Set as Default.
Copy and Paste Pages
Select a page in the Thumbnails Tab and use Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V to quickly copy and paste a page into the same or different document. Or, use the right-context menu to do the same and so much more.
Track and Manage Markups
Powerful new tools make it easy to add custom columns or fields to your Markups list, reorder them or simply edit the content. Now you can sort and filter standard or custom fields allowing you to organize and align your review process. With the Summary tool, generate a .csv to export into Excel or a .pdf file for further archiving and tracking.
Tablet PC Enhancements
5.5 takes the Tablet PC experience further by adding a horizontal scroll bar, an option to startup with a blank page, and a one-click new page button.
Version 5.0
Rotating annotations
All annotations (or markups) placed in a PDF may be rotated by any angle using the control point or properties panel.
Header, footers and Bates stamps
Page number, Bates stamp, date, etc. can be placed on a PDF file.
Redacting text and images
Redaction permanently removes text and images from a PDF. The data is extracted from the content stream. A customizable overlay (e.g., black box with or without text) is also available.
Comparing Documents
An advanced document comparison feature which highlights the differences between two revisions of a document. Annotations are applied to the PDF to indicate where changes exist.
Summary reports from markup list
The markup list can be exported as a comma separated file (.CSV), a new PDF file, or attached to the open PDF file. There is also the option to print directly from the markup list.
Repairing poor quality PDF files
Prior to version 5, an error message indicated when a PDF was corrupt or improperly generated. Version 5 now includes a feature to attempt a repair on the PDF so that in can view in Revu.
Stapler 2.0
The Bluebeam Stapler application has been completely redesigned to improve performance and provide more flexibility for combining and batch converting documents.
Properties panel changes
The property panel has been redesigned. It is now possible to enter specific X & Y coordinates to place annotations as well as to specify the size of certain annotations. For example you may now define the width and height of a rectangle annotation in exact inches or centimeters.
Grid, Snap, Reuse, and Sync
New buttons on the Revu desktop allow users to switch on and off grid, snap to grid, reuse of markup tool, and synchronize side-by-side view.
Vista 32-bit & Office 2007
Bluebeam Revu version 5 will now install on 32-bit versions of Microsoft Vista and Office 2007.
