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Are there any filters turned on in the markups list?

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The red circle is just something I noticed when placing markups. I guess I never looked to see if there was a setting to turn it on. Regardless, as long as the record is showing it and everyone else watches it show up, the circle isn’t doing anything special. I usually don’t even point it out. It might even be happening too quickly on their computer. Hope that helps.

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Welcome to the group @Jeff.Collins

I can definitely feel your pain and agree with the idea of a continuous combined PDF. Here is a blog post/video I did a while back showing how to combine several PDFs just like your asking. https://uchapter2.com/combining-several-pdfs-into-one-pdf-using-bluebeam-revu/?no_frame=1

I know because CAD is done in one continuous layout it would be nice to get rid of the Viewports and just print a full-size PDF of the entire site. For now, combining the PDFs might make some of your workflows a little easier.

I’m not sure how the industry is going to handle the Sign/Seal part of model submittals, but until then, signed PDF’s it is.

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I always save a flattened version in a separate “Issued” folder labeled by date and share that one. That way I have a progress history of issued drawings to reference if needed.

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If you have this many images attached you might also look at uploading them to Google Drive and embed the link to the specific markup. This will keep your file sizes smaller.

https://uchapter2.com/large-images-in-your-markups-or-presentations/

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Great place to ask this question Nick, thank you for being in the group! Let’s see if I can help out.

1. On the iPad, you will be able to place those sequences the same as what you show. You would then hold your finger on the markup to get the menu, and select Capture >From Camera and it will allow you to take the picture or video and embed it into that markup. The instability on the iPad is mostly due to wireless connectivity when working within a Studio Session. I recommend you open the drawings you need on the iPad before going out in the field and actually work offline. Once you reconnect everything will publish to the Session again.
2. You are able to select an individual markup in the sequence and modify the color in the properties. Its not quick or easy, but you would hold your Alt key to pick the colored rectangle within the group. Then change the color in the properties panel. If different colors mean different things, I would maybe create a different tool for each color. I know this doesn’t keep the sequence going, but I would have to learn your workflow to make a better suggestion.
3. I think you’re doing this correctly, maybe we could build some additional efficiencies, it’s hard to tell. Have you looked at generating a mark-up summary for the reporting side?

I did a quick search on this site for “Punch”.

You may find some ideas in the blogs, videos and other resources listed…

https://uchapter2.com/?s=punch&bp_search=1&view=content

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Interesting that you would run into that on accident. One thing could be that someone has created custom measurement tools and set them to a layer. Look at the properties to see what Layer the markups are on. Then, if you look at the Layers Panel, go to the layer properties for that layer. You might have a custom setting in the “Zoom” menu that hides them until you zoom in.

My guess is that the text is too small, so you’re not able to read it when zoomed out. I like to keep all my markup text the same size as the drawing text. Thanks for posting for all of us to learn.

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Sure, get them to contact me for a free demo! I’ll show them how to get more accurate, fully coordinated reviews in a fraction of the time. I can also introduce them to a fully integrated workflow from website application to document archiving.

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@Michelle Branch are you in a Studio Session on both tests sheets?

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I was thinking the same thing. Thank you

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https://uchapter2.com/brainery/tips-tricks/forum/topic/sharing-toolsets-profiles/?no_frame=1

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Thanks for the quick response guys. I think the issue was a user error on both sides on this one. I need to update my list of individual parts to save to the profile before you save the profile.

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I may have given away too many secrets on that one, but that’s what you get in the Brainery! 🤣

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Yes, you can add a prefix when you build the sequence. I have built punch tools exactly how you’re describing. With this, you would build a separate sequence tool with a unique color, subject, and layer for floor, overhead & exterior. I would suggest having the prefix more descriptive than A, B, C more like F=Floor OH=Overhad, E=Exterior, or something along those lines so you know at a glance.

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The rooms in Revit can be part of the print using the Bluebeam plugin. This will bring the extents of the Room and title into Revu for Spaces and Area measurements among other measurements.