This article applies to:
- Bluebeam Cloud
In Bluebeam Cloud, permission levels (Admin, Member, or Viewer) must be assigned when inviting users to a project. For users, permission levels define what actions they can perform. While all users in a project can view published drawings, certain actions are reserved for Admins and Members. To compare permissions, open the accordions below and view them by each category.
Project
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Invite users | ![]() |
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Edit project details | ![]() |
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Close projects | ![]() |
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Download project data | ![]() |
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Drawings
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Upload drawings | ![]() |
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Import drawings from integration(s) | ![]() |
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Import drawings from Studio Projects | ![]() |
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Publish and edit drawings | ![]() |
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Download drawings | ![]() |
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Punch
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Create punch items | ![]() |
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Edit punch item descriptions | ![]() |
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Set and edit Location, Due Date, and Assignee | ![]() |
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Set status to Open or Closed | ![]() |
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Generate punch reports | ![]() |
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Add or edit punch markup and photos | ![]() |
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Set status to Out of Scope | ![]() |
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Set status to Ready for Review | ![]() |
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RFIs
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Create RFI | ![]() |
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Remove RFI from drawing view | ![]() |
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Post RFI | ![]() |
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Reopen RFI | ![]() |
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Edit RFI | ![]() |
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Respond to RFI | ![]() |
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Download RFI | ![]() |
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Export RFI log | ![]() |
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Forward RFI | ![]() |
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Respond to forwarded RFI | ![]() |
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Respond to reopened RFI | ![]() |
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Submittals
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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View ‘My Submittals’ | ![]() |
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Export ‘My Submittals’ | ![]() |
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Upload submittal log | ![]() |
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Add new submittal | ![]() |
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View submittal log | ![]() |
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Export submittal log | ![]() |
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View approved submittals | ![]() |
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Respond to submittal requests | ![]() |
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Download submittals | ![]() |
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Integrations
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Connect to SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, and/or Google Drive | ![]() |
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Export project data to integration(s) or Studio Projects | ![]() |
Map
Action | Viewer | Member | Admin |
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Create layer | ![]() |
View and edit permission levels
When an Admin invites a user to join a project, the permission level is listed in the email invite. Once a user officially joins a project, they can view their permission level by going to Profile > Edit Profile and looking under Profile Details.
How to choose the right permission levels
New to Bluebeam Cloud? Here are a few suggestions for choosing Viewer, Member, or Admin permissions for a collaborator.
Viewers
A Viewer can see all published drawings, add photos to punch items, and respond to punch items. Here are some examples of project members who would benefit from Viewer permissions:
- Owners
- Consultants
- State or city officials
- Municipalities
- Sub-subcontractors
Members
A Member can create punch items and edit punch details such as location, assignee, and due date. Additionally, they can view all published drawings but won’t be able to upload any drawings.Typically, collaborators with Member permissions are out in the field, including but not limited to the following roles:
- Superintendents
- Subcontractors
- Architects
Admins
An Admin can upload drawings to the project or import drawings from an integration or Studio Projects. The following roles would benefit from Admin permissions:
- Project managers
- Engineers
- General contractors and personnel
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