Bluebeam Cloud FAQ

This article applies to:

  • Bluebeam Cloud — Web
  • Bluebeam Cloud — iOS
  • Bluebeam Cloud — Android

Included with each new subscription plan (i.e., Basics, Core, or Complete), Bluebeam Cloud is a web/app solution for collaborating on drawings and completing project workflows on-the-go.

This FAQ helps you get started with Bluebeam Cloud. For more general questions about Studio Sessions, Studio Projects, and subscription-based Bluebeam solutions, please see our Studio FAQ and Bluebeam Subscription FAQ.

What is Bluebeam Cloud?

Included with a Revu 21 subscription, Bluebeam Cloud is a suite of cloud-based solutions custom built for the AECO industry. With Bluebeam Cloud, you get access to:

  • My Workspace – Personalized space where you can store, mark up, and share PDF drawings separately from any collaborative projects you’ve joined.
  • Studio Sessions – An online collaboration tool that allows invitees to mark up the same PDF in real-time.
  • Studio Projects – A cloud-based simple document management system.
Are there different permission levels for users in a project?

Yes. A user’s permission level is assigned when they’re invited to a project and defines what that user can do within the project.

Certain permission levels are only available according to subscription plan. Click here to learn more about the Bluebeam Cloud features available for each subscription plan.
How do I upload my documents to Bluebeam Cloud?

You can upload new documents to a new or existing Studio Sessions that you’ve been invited to join. You can also upload documents to your personal Workspace.

How do I share access to my documents in Bluebeam Cloud?

You can share your documents with other users by inviting them to your personal Workspace. To invite a new user, select Settings in the left sidebar on your project dashboard. Go to Users > Invite and enter the email of the invitee. In addition, you can also invite others to collaborate with you through web browser using Studio Sessions. 

Basics and Read-only accounts have Viewer permissions by default.
Can I access Bluebeam Cloud on mobile?

Yes. You can use our web app via a supported browser. Bluebeam Cloud is also available via iOS app and Android app. To compare feature availability among platforms, click here.

Does Bluebeam Cloud connect to Bluebeam Studio?

Yes. Studio Projects are automatically connected when you sign into Bluebeam Cloud with your Bluebeam ID (BBID). A project Admin can share folders and files from a Studio Project directly to Bluebeam Cloud. Studio Sessions are available when you’ve created a Session in Revu or when you’ve been invited to a Session. For more questions regarding Studio Sessions or Projects, please see our Studio FAQ.

Can I synchronize files in Bluebeam Cloud from a Studio Project?

There is no automatic sync between Bluebeam Cloud and Studio Projects. However, you can manually import your Studio PDFs in the Drawings tab.

Import drawings from Studio

Which Revu features have interoperability with Bluebeam Cloud?

Spaces and Hyperlinks created in Revu will remain functional in Bluebeam Cloud.

Some markups may be partially or fully unsupported in Bluebeam Cloud. If a markup is unsupported, you won’t be able to select or move it. For more information about markup compatibility in Bluebeam Cloud, visit this article.
To ensure all your markups display correctly, you should flatten your PDF in Revu before uploading the drawing to Bluebeam Cloud.
What happens if a digitally signed/certified or password-protected PDF is added to a project?

The PDF will load unless it requires a password to access it.

How do I access Bluebeam Cloud?

To access Bluebeam Cloud, you must have a Revu 21 subscription plan (i.e., Basics, Core, or Complete). If you’d like a free trial of subscription-based Bluebeam solutions, click here.

Already have a subscription account? Log into Bluebeam Cloud. No installation is required.

Can drawings be updated in Bluebeam Cloud?

Drawings that are imported in Bluebeam Cloud through an integration are not automatically synced.

However, you can manually sync drawings from a connected account by selecting Settings > Integrations. You must have Admin permissions to connect and sync third-party accounts in Bluebeam Cloud.

What integrations are available?

The Bluebeam Cloud web app supports the following integrations: Studio Projects, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and Egnyte.

Learn more about syncing integrations.

At this time, Bluebeam Cloud only supports integrations for US users.
Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export all logs, files, and documents for a project that is currently open or closed. To request your data, open the Bluebeam Cloud web app and go to Settings > Export Project Data. For more information about manually backing up Bluebeam Cloud data, click here.

Once a project is deleted, you won’t be able to export or recover its data.
How do I check the status of Bluebeam Cloud?

You can find an up-to-date status for Bluebeam Cloud and our other cloud services by visiting our Status page.

You can also subscribe to email notifications to get status updates sent to your inbox.
Can I work offline?

Yes. Offline mode is supported in the Bluebeam Cloud iOS and Android app.

Where does Bluebeam Cloud store my data?

We currently offer regional data storage via servers in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, and Sweden. Data storage is through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

How can I make a product suggestion?

We’re always looking for ways to improve. You can send us your suggestion from the Support Center in Bluebeam Cloud and through Bluebeam Community.

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Accessible on the web, iOS, and Android, Bluebeam Cloud enables you to create projects and easily manage their workloads and workflows.

 

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