Bluebeam Revu CAD (September 30, 2025)

September 30, 2025 9:30 AM - October 1, 2025 1:00 PM (MDT)

Description

Many people in the construction industry use CAD programs to create 2D CAD designs for various reasons. Although Bluebeam is not purpose built for creating CAD drawings, it has many capabilities that can be used to create 2D CAD drawings. In this course we will show you and your staff how to best use Bluebeam for this purpose and avoid costly CAD programs.

Revu CAD Drawing Creation focuses on teaching participants how to effectively create 2D CAD drawings using Bluebeam Revu. Participants will learn essential drawing techniques, editing tools, and best practices, along with using the Tool Chest to create and manage CAD symbols.

Course Format

Duration: 2x3.5-Hours back to back days

Delivery Method: Instructor Led Online via Zoom

Materials Provided: course guide book (PDF), sample files, and additional resources

Computer Requirements

You will need at least TWO screens for the training to be effective.

• The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 20/21 installed. (See bluebeam requirements below)
• The second screen is to display the Zoom meeting (this could be a second monitor, a larger tablet (9" +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV).
• It is highly recommended that you also have a 3-button mouse (typical computer mouse)

Bluebeam Revu Requirements

I highly recommend you have the most current version of Bluebeam Revu 21 (Core or Complete, NOT Basic) installed before the course.

You can download a 21 trial below and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training.https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial

Pre-Requisites

• A working knowledge of the use of personal computers
• A basic knowledge of CAD drawing techniques
• Bluebeam Revu Basics training course (you will be expected to understand everything that is taught in the Basics course)

Helpful

• Familiarity with PDF documents
• Scroll wheel mouse

Who Should Attend

Any field or office professionals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry that needs to create 2D CAD documents. These are typically individuals that work for the Owner, Architect, Engineer, Developer, Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Trade Contractor.

Description

Taught exclusively by Curtek, this two half-day, instructor-led virtual course promises to shorten your staff's learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:

• Providing hands-on instruction by an experienced Construction Management Professional
• Focusing on the best practices needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity
• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities, contextual feedback, quizzing and discussion
• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives
• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom

Course Outline

The Bluebeam Revu: Drawing Revisions and Hyperlinks curriculum includes the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction

• 1.1 Overview of Bluebeam Revu for CAD
  • Purpose of Bluebeam in CAD workflows
  • Key features relevant to 2D drawing creation
• 1.2 Setting Up Your Workspace
  • Customizing the interface for drawing tasks
  • Understanding toolbars and panels related to drawing
• 1.3 Profiles
  • Overview of user profiles and their importance
  • Creating and managing custom profiles for different workflows

Module 2: Precision and Measurement in Drawings

• 2.1 Setting Up Accurate Measurements
  • Establishing scales for your drawings
  • Using the measurement tools for precise dimensions
• 2.2 Managing Dimensions
  • Adjusting and editing existing dimensions
  • Ensuring accuracy in measurement presentations

Module 3: Creating 2D CAD Drawings

• 3.1 Drawing Basics
  • Using Basic Drawing Tools
  • Creating lines, polylines, rectangles, and circles
• Working with Shapes
  • Creating and editing shapes using drawing tools
• 3.2 Advanced Drawing Techniques
  • Using Arcs and Ellipses
  • How to draw arcs and ellipses for complex designs
  • Snapping Tools for Precision
  • Understanding snap options (endpoint, midpoint, etc.)
  • Using grid and guides for alignment
• 3.3 Using Sketch to Scale Tools
  • Overview of sketching tools for scaled drawings
  • Techniques for creating accurate, scale-referenced sketches
  • Applying scale settings for efficient drawing

Module 4: Managing Layers and Properties

• 4.1 Introduction to Layers
  • Creating and organizing layers for different drawing elements
  • Best practices for layer management
• 4.2 Controlling Layer Properties
  • Adjusting visibility, color, and line styles
  • Using layers to differentiate drawing elements
• 4.3 Fattening
  • Understanding the fattening process and its purpose
  • Applying fattening to enhance line visibility and clarity in drawings

Module 5: The Tool Chest for Managing CAD Symbols

• 5.1 Overview of the Tool Chest**
  • Understanding the Tool Chest interface and functionality
  • Benefits of using the Tool Chest for CAD symbols
• 5.2 Existing Tool Sets
  • Exploring pre-built tool sets provided by Bluebeam
  • How to utilize existing tool sets effectively for CAD tasks
• 5.3 Creating Custom CAD Symbols
  • Creating Symbols from Existing PDF Files
  • Step-by-step process for extracting symbols from PDFs
  • Converting extracted elements into reusable symbols
  • Adding symbols to the Tool Chest for reuse
• 5.4 Organizing Symbols in the Tool Chest
  • Creating custom categories for efficient symbol management
  • Editing and updating existing symbols
• 5.5 Scaled Tool Sets
  • Creating and managing tool sets that are specifically designed for scaled drawings
  • Techniques for ensuring accuracy and consistency in scaled symbols

Module 6: Editing and Modifying Drawings

• 6.1 Editing Tools Overview
  • Moving and Resizing Objects
  • Techniques for selecting and manipulating drawing elements
  •  Rotating and Flipping Shapes
  •  Understanding rotation angles and flipping options
• 6.2 Using Object Properties
  • Editing text, dimensions, and properties of objects
  • Applying styles and effects to enhance clarity

Module 7: Annotations and Dimensions

• 7.1 Annotation Tools
  • Adding comments, callouts, and notes
  • Best practices for effective annotations
• 7.2 Dimensioning Techniques
  • Creating linear and angular dimensions
  • Customizing dimension settings and styles for consistency

Module 8: Finalizing 2D CAD Drawings

• 8.1 Quality Assurance Checks
  • Reviewing drawings for accuracy and completeness
  • Techniques for double-checking dimensions and annotations
• 8.2 Preparing for Export
  • Saving and exporting drawings in various formats (PDF, DWG)
  • Creating drawing sets for presentations    

Module 9: Hands-On Project

• 9.1 Real-World Application
  • Participants will create a complete 2D CAD drawing based on a project brief
  • Incorporating all techniques learned throughout the course
• 9.2 Peer Review and Feedback
  • Sharing completed drawings for group review
  • Constructive feedback and discussion on best practices

Module 10: Course Wrap-Up and Q&A

• 10.1 Review of Key Techniques
  • Recap of essential drawing and editing techniques
• 10.2 Open Forum for Questions
  • Addressing participant-specific challenges and questions

Instructor:

Morgan Garry

Morgan is a Bluebeam Certified Instructor. He has over a decade of hands-on experience in the construction industry, including owning his own construction company and working for one of the largest GC's in North America. He also holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from BYU-Idaho. Most importantly, he's a trusted expert in using Bluebeam technology on the construction site. Morgan's classes and training have helped some of the top construction companies in North America to improve processes, workflow, and project management with Bluebeam Revu.

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