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@Roye we built this exact script in the first Tool Building Workshop a while back. It’s super easy, and @margaretc gave the basic script to work from. I build the same thing to insert layers, statues, and custom columns before I upload to a studio session.

Here is the recording: https://uchapter2.com/bluebeam-training-video/premium-workshop-import-layers-button/

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It took me a week to get Revu 21 installed. I have a lot of catching up to do!

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@carlwegman and @Vince

You guys should be go to go!

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Did you run OCR to see if it would fix the scans?

Love the tip, and maybe my favorite part is when you say you’re helping those downstream. Many don’t think that way, but it’s always something I teach.

Thanks @David Cutler

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I’ve had issues with my shortcuts as well. What version are you on @lizlarsen ?

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I’ve done this exact workflow with other low-voltage companies and you’re on the right track. When you use Statuses you can filter the markups list to show certain statuses, however, the other ones still show greyed out. If you use layers, you will always be updating layers and possibly missing or misplaced devices. My suggestion would be a different workflow where you have an ongoing pdf that is constantly updated throughout, but you do a save as when issued so you always have a record of each step in the process to reference. You can flatten it for outside partners if needed, and use overlay to compare differences if there are questions.

The goal I discussed with those customers is that the drawings and markups evolve over time from the sales walkthrough to the as-built drawings. things get moved and updated, but they are always updated in one place to minimize rework.

This isn’t a direct answer, but I hope this helps the conversation to brainstorm a solution!

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I know you have to have the parameters listed in the order of operations, but it looks like you already have that correct. What happens when you delete them and start over? I’ve had to do that from time to time.

I’ve also seen some weird things in the latest update. Legends not reporting, text editing in a custom column. Could be a bug messing with several functions.

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It’s clouding everything as if the alignment doesn’t work at all. the overlay with the same drawings worked perfectly (and I love the preview, I’d like to see that in the Compare function as well).

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I haven’t tested this, but I will add.. Always save a new copy to work on, so you can fall back on the original.

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Nice, I do like how it stands out from anything else. Thanks for sharing!

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@carlwegman you should be able to pick up where you left off. This time the “Mark Complete” button should be available. Sorry for the trouble.

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sorry for the glitch, we are looking into it as we speak. We tested everything more than thoroughly to avoid problems, but of course, a new one pops up. I only announced it to this group so we could find bugs like this. Thanks for the heads up @carlwegman

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go figure! 😜

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Are there form fields on the document?

If so.

Go to the Preferences >Tools > Forms. Select the Enable Single Key Shortcuts with Form Fields check box.

If it’s already selected unselect and reselect to reset it.

I see a lot of bugs because I simply never shut down Bluebeam (or my computer for that matter). I have to remind myself to restart my computer from time to time and little things like that go away.

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I’ll have to play around with this one David. Thanks for the idea!