Install the latest Bluebeam plugin for your CAD software

Applies to:

  • Revu 21
  • Revu 20

Problem

You don't see the Bluebeam plugin in your AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp Pro or SolidWorks installations.

Solution

The plugins for AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and SolidWorks are included in the following:

  • Revu 21: Bluebeam Core and Complete subscribers..

  • Revu 20: Revu CAD and eXtreme.

The Bluebeam Basics plan (Revu 21) or Revu Standard(Revu 20) do not include access to plugins, but you can still create PDFs from any of these applications via the Bluebeam PDF printer.

To activate the CAD plugin, first check the Compatibility Chart to see if your version of Revu supports the installed version of your CAD software. Once confirmed, follow these steps:

You'll need to run your CAD software using the current Windows account for the Bluebeam plugin to load.
  1. Close your CAD software, if it is running.
  2. In Revu, Go to Revu > Administrator from the Menu bar.
  3. On the Plugins tab, select the appropriate check box for your software and select OK.
  4. Restart AutoCAD.

If the AutoCAD check box is already selected, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Bluebeam Administrator.
  2. Clear the check box and select Apply. Don't close the Administrator.
  3. Open AutoCAD. Once it opens, close it immediately.
  4. Return to the Bluebeam Administrator.
  5. Select the AutoCAD check box, and select OK.
  6. Restart AutoCAD and close Bluebeam Administrator.

Setup

Revu 20

Integrations & Plugins

Revu 21

You have Revu CAD or eXtreme installed but don't see the Bluebeam plugin in your AutoCAD®, Revit®, Navisworks®, SketchUp® Pro or SolidWorks® installations.