Duplicate Bluebeam Tool Sets: Clean Up Without Losing Work
Identify duplicate Revu Tool Sets, preserve customised tools, and introduce clear BTX naming and version control before removing anything.
By Construction Markup Tools
In this guide:
Do Not Delete the First Duplicate You See
Two similarly named Tool Sets may contain different project edits or come from different profiles. Export each candidate before cleanup and compare names, tool contents, subjects and intended owner. A safe cleanup starts with recoverable copies.
Create a Recovery Set
Use this sequence before consolidating duplicates:
- Export every candidate Tool Set to a temporary review folder.
- Create a full Revu settings backup.
- Rename exported files with their source profile and review date.
- Test each BTX in a clean review profile.
- Choose one approved master and copy any genuinely unique tools into it.
- Export the consolidated master under a new versioned name.
Use Names That Expose the Version
Bluebeam recommends unique names for profiles and Tool Chests. Use a stable pattern such as Company-Discipline-v1.2-2026 rather than Final, Final-New or Copy. The name should tell a user which discipline, owner and release they are using without opening the BTX file.
Separate Master and Project Copies
Keep the approved master read-only for normal users. Project teams can import local copies and export project-specific versions without modifying the baseline. For a shared network Tool Set, control write access through file permissions and assign a maintainer.
Retire Old Versions Deliberately
After the new master is tested and distributed, document which older versions it replaces. Keep at least the previous approved release in an archive. Remove or hide old sets only after users confirm that project-specific tools were preserved and the replacement imports successfully.
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FAQs
Can I merge two Bluebeam Tool Sets?
You can create a new controlled master and move or recreate the required tools within it. Export every source set first so unique project tools remain recoverable.
Should every employee edit the shared master?
No. Limit write access to maintainers and give normal users read-only access or controlled local copies, depending on the team workflow.
Sources and further reading
- Create shareable profilesBluebeam Technical Support. Accessed 17 July 2026.
- Back up, reset, and restore Revu settingsBluebeam Technical Support. Accessed 17 July 2026.
- Revu 21 Administration GuideBluebeam Technical Support. Accessed 17 July 2026.
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