Revu can handle all PDF related tasks with ease.
Overall Satisfaction with Bluebeam Revu
We use Revu in several different ways. First, it's a great tool both in the office and when on job sites to document existing conditions with both markups and photos, which are embedded in the PDF. We use it in the office for redlining progress drawings, as well as reviewing and marking up contractor drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other project-related documents. Using the studio feature, we can collaborate with other members of the design team directly inside Revu. Revu is also used to document ongoing progress site visits. We use the iPad app for the fieldwork, and the desktop application while in the office. Using Revu allows for concise and legible markups, as well as the ability to generate summary reports of markups.
- General PDF viewing: it seems to have the best PDF engine for speed and accuracy.
- Redlining PDFs: it's simple to use and can create custom stamps easily.
- REVU for ipad is not as easy to use as the desktop application.
- The recent change of the user interface when going to the 2018 version was somewhat confusing. We have users on both older and newer versions.
- It allows us to be better organized.
- It allows for quicker turnaround when reviewing submittals and job site visit reports.
Revu was much easier to use, more cost-effective, and is more generally used in the construction and design industry than Adobe. We found Adobe to be more of a resource hog, as well as being bloated with offers for other Adobe applications, which many times would slow down a computer or laptop.
We also tried some of the freeware or shareware applications, which were very limited in their functionality and lacking technical support.
Do you think Bluebeam delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Bluebeam's feature set?
Yes
Did Bluebeam live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Bluebeam go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Bluebeam again?
Yes