Scaling Drawings In Bluebeam
Pdf can be calibrated with separate x and y scales.
Scaling drawings in bluebeam. I have scanned the original plans from an 11x17 sheet and using the calibration tool the scale indicates 1 439 10 ft. This tool can be used to add borders to pdfs for binding purposes or to scale drawings to half size. Learn to implement bluebeam into your construction document process.
The following guide was prepared using bluebeam revu which is the paid version of the software however it is also possible to achieve the same thing using the free bluebeam vu software. Scaling drawings in bluebeam. 60 measuring scaled drawings with bluebeam calibrate and measure duration.
Click calibrate x scale or calibrate y scale as desired to use the calibrate tool. Measure and scale pdf floor plans using bluebeam november 03 2015 veriscian support team note. Select separate vertical scale separate scales appear for both x and y.
Create edit and annotate pdf s from cad drawings and bim that allow for easy collaboration with consultants and sub contractors. Go to view tabs measurements or press alt u to show the measurements tab. Using features contained in bluebeam revu including templates sketch tools scale calibration and length and area measurements we can generate more accurate and professional drawings.
Bluebeam revu includes a page setup feature that allows you to resize pages in a pdf file. I want to blow up the drawing to 24 x36 and set the scale to 1 4 1 ft. I m currently working on some basic building permit drawings for my house.
A dialog box might appear with instructions regarding the use of the calibrate tool.
