[Roye]

I started utilizing layers a couple of years back in precast, rebar, walls and truss shops.

I used to request the CAD files and import them into our Revit model and then review it in the model. I found that rather cumbersome since there was no easy way to build multiple layers to compare simultaneously, and to easily turn layers on/off as needed.

When I experimented with building more and more documents with the layers built in, I discovered it is much easier and faster to bring layers into a document (Or in some cases starting a blank doc with only layers in it, so I can manipulate the base layer if needed). That process saved my a lot of time, specially when I needed to compare multiple floors.

I started simple. in a floor truss layout, I started importing the floor below and above to verify the conditions. Then I evolved and created a document for precast review, so I can “build” the layers from footings and foundations through plank, and compare that with multiple disciplines. Started manipulating how bold or dim I wanted each layer, assigning different colors. And since we typically mark up on the shops, I lock the layers in their spot to prevent accidental movement.

Here’s another note that is note related directly to working with layers. A few months ago I discovered that I can assign a layer to tools in my Toolsets, so when I place them on a document, I can then delete all of them at once instead of independently removing them. That helps when I need to check something off, lets say I’m reviewing door and hardware submittals and comparing them to the floor plans, I have check marks that I use and at the end, when the document is ready to be returned to the vendor, I can delete all my “in house” markups and keep the ones pertinent to the review.

(Sorry about the lengthy response. If you read it this far, you might be a geek like me. Cheers)

[Roye]

This is indeed a great tip.
I’ve been using it for a while (I think it was first introduced on Revu-19?) and liked it ever since.

I like to keep my Tool Chest “fixed” and will rotate between my secondary Tool Panel. I’m able to navigate faster between different options, and it’s rather simple to hide (or collapse) them if I want to temporarily get more screen space.

[Roye]

Hey David, I personally find it interesting to find out on others’ setups.

I’m running a Surface (It’s about 4 years old now, but still run smooth). With that I’m running 2 externals (24″ each). I wish I could have a single 42″-50″. I find myself splitting the screen while doing some QC’s and I think I can gain more “real estate” by incorporating one larger screen.

[Roye]

Hey David, do you know if it’s case sensitive like the “Search Tool” (ctrl+F), or not?

[Roye]

I was able to create a similar tool, not used for punch, but front end coordination. It worked pretty sleek.

For what I need, I had to modify the red circle into different colors and shapes, but got to get it done.

[Roye]

Hey Sharlene, and welcome to the group.

It is an interesting concept that you have markups disappearing on you. I emailed countless of PDFs and never heard that the markups disappeared. Are you utilizing Studio and/or Session to review collaborate with a QA/QC, or are you marking up directly on the PDF, save it, and then send it away.

Are you colleagues working with you in the same company and using Revu or are they working in a different company?

I think if the company you work for is contemplating updating Revu, I would encourage upgrading to 2020 with the maintenance plan (if budgets allow of course).

[Roye]

Good info Doug!
One more thing to add, now Text Boxes can turn into a Callout tool with adding leader lines, those leader lines cannot be added to the Typewriter tool.

[Roye]

I was aware of this option. And I can see the benefit if you’re attaching the same PDF to all documents you open.

Can you explain more how do you utilize it? Am I missing something with it?

[Roye]

Out of curiosity, what is the advantage of independently scaling X & Y?

[Roye]

I see what you did there…

Do you “bounce” around between different types of work quite frequently? Meaning, let’s say you’re marking up your Sewer stuff, do you mostly focus on those? Or while you’re doing Sewer you also have extensive markups for Water and Paving?

You could potentially create different profiles where your “main type of work” has tool-set with shortcuts, and the other tools sets will still be available.

[Roye]

Hey Andrew, thank you for the reply. Rover definitely keeps percolating in my brain for this task. I’ve been running Beta on that, and it sounds from Bluebeam reps that it is more geared towards the GC’s, but that didn’t really stop be before.

I didn’t experiment with that a lot, to be completely sold on it, I see some advantages and some drawbacks to using that.

Are you and your team running the Beta on it? Or are you at the paid membership base? I’m interested to know what is the cost of that.

I guess I was more curious to see if there’s an easy way to achieve what I want in Sessions to maximize our current licenses in-lieu-of buying another product.

[Roye]

Troy, I think I didn’t explain myself correctly. I want to create a custom status for a Session with multiple files. So if I save my custom status to one file and upload it to the session, will that be available for all the files uploaded? Or do I need to staple them into one file, save that status in the file and then upload the file.

[Roye]

I showed the ‘detached markuplist’ trick to a (self proclaimed) specialist in the office after he said it’s impossible.

Another thing I use a lot is that I got my Tool Chest locked and I got a secondary column (Thumbnails in the image below) that changes as I go between functions.

[Roye]

Thank you Troy.
You are correct. I experimented a little further with that and I guess there are 2 or 3 different options to update that.

1. Create a .CSV list with just the updates and import them.

2. Update the current CSV file. Wipe the Toolset from Punchkeys and import the full list (that might be challenging to manage if you use different colors and shapes for the Punchkeys)

3. Duplicate and manipulate the Punchkeys in the current Toolset and add the new ones as you go.