
It also controls where the file or folder is saved to, the password security permissions and if designated, the stamp that is applied to the PDF. You can access the security from the Bluebeam “change settings” option in the Outlook RibbonĬhange settings in the Outlook plugin controls what prompts you see before converting to PDF and the page settings. I often share emails by converting them to PDF with password protection turned on, to limit printing and editing capabilities at the recipient’s end. Bluebeam CAD and Extreme add AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit and SketchUpPro to the mix. Bluebeam Standard includes Office and Outlook. The dialogue box brings up what plugins you have Make sure they are checked, then click apply. Either contact your company administrator, or if you only have a single license, run Bluebeam Administrator.

If you don’t see the Bluebeam options on your Outlook ribbon and right click doesn’t have the convert to PDF option either, you may not have the Outlook Plug-in installed. This video gives a good overview of the Bluebeam Outlook Plug-In: And best of all, any attachments are automatically hyperlinked to the converted PDF document. You can convert a single email, multiple emails or an entire folder of email (in bulk) and if you want, have all the documents password protected or stamped “as Archived on date” if you wish. This is why the Revu Plug-In is so great.

The problem with Outlook is that the archive option keeps it stored inside Outlook…not an easy place to find documents or review them. At the end of the year it’s always good practice to clear out your email by archiving. Whether you have a discovery issue or you just want to archive all your email for one construction project, Bluebeam Revu’s Outlook Plug-In has you covered.
