Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
The scale and measurement tools in Bluebeam are useful to check dimensions on a drawing and
perform various material estimations and takeoffs.
Snap to Content
In order to take accurate measurements on a drawing, make sure the Snap to Content option is
selected by navigating to View and selecting Snap to Content:
The tool is also found on the bottom navigation bar:
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
Measurements Icon
To set the scale on a document, navigate to the Measurements icon on the left panel bar. Three
options are provided:
1. Enter a preset scale from a list of prebuilt scale values.
2. Enter a customs scale by typing in values into the text entry box.
3. Calibrate the scale by selecting two points of a known dimension on the drawing.
The next section will review the third
option, how to calibrate the scale
Important
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
Scale Calibration
1. Select the calibrate button:
2. A screen will prompt you to select two points of a known dimension to calibrate measurement
tools. Select OK.
3. Choose two points on the drawing, the scale for example. Select the bottom left most point at 0
and the bottom right most point at 200.
4. Once the cursor is released, the following calibration box will come up:
1. Type in the known dimension. In the
example above, it is 200’-0”.
2. Choose the desired precision for
measurements.
3. Select the page range to apply the
scale.
4. Once the preferred settings are
confirmed, select Apply Scale.
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
Measurement Tools
The measurement tools are found under Tools Measure, or in the Measurements icon on the left
panel bar.
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
A measurements toolbar can also be added to provide quick access to the tools by navigating to
Tools Toolbars and selecting Measure:
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
The measurement toolbar is added to the interface:
a. Length Tool
The dimension between two points on a drawing can be measured using the length tool.
Select the tool and then click two points of interest on a drawing to measure the length
between them. Press ‘esc’ on your keyboard to exit the tool.
b. Polylength Tool
The polylength tool can be used to measure the length of a polyline. Select the tool and trace
the line of interest. When you are at the end of the line, double click and press ‘esc’ to exit the
tool. The individual length segments and total length will be listed.
c. Perimeter Tool
The perimeter tool can be used to measure the perimeter of an enclosed area on a drawing.
Select the perimeter tool, and trace the perimeter of interest. When you connect up to the
original point, a total perimeter length will be given.
d. Area Tool
2D measurement tools are also available. To calculate the are of a space on a drawing, select
the perimeter tool and trace the area of interest, similar to the perimeter tool. Once the
original point is connected, a total area will be given.
The appearance and style of all measurement tools can be edited under the Properties icon, ,
on the left tool bar, similar to sketch and text markups:
Scale and Measurement Tools in
Bluebeam Revu Version 20.1.15
To change the location of a dimension
caption, hold down Shift on your
keyboard and click and drag the
caption to the desired location.
Important
Finally, it is important to note that measurements are stored in the markups list, just like any other
sketch or text markup:
