Vu360



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Vu360 is a FREE, universal digital document viewer that enables easy viewing, takeoff and markup of .PDF and .TIFF documents for architects, engineers and contractors.

Vu360 Training Quick Clips - New!

Version 2.0 is Now Available!
With your feedback, Vu360 keeps getting better!
New Key Features include:
  • Spec Book Hot Links —
    Click on product names and link directly to manufacturers, suppliers and installers listed in The Blue Book Network and BPM Select!
  • Document Overlay —
    Overlay an addendum on the original document to quickly identify where changes were made!
  • Improved Snapshot Tool —
    Print, Email and Convert Screen Captures to PDF. Great for Zone Printing!
Vu360 screen shots
  Spec Book Hot Links will help you find product information and pricing quickly and easily — which will help you prepare a better, more competitive bid.

Download Vu360 Now! It's Free – and as easy as 1 - 2- 3!
Make sure to read these instructions completely (or print this page) before you begin.

1. DOWNLOAD Vu360
Just click on the button "Download Vu360 Now" button below to get the latest version.

2. INSTALL
An alert box will appear, asking if you want to "Run" or "Save" the application. WHEN PROMPTED YOU SHOULD CLICK RUN to successfully install Vu360. If you click SAVE you must RUN the saved executable to complete the install of Vu360.

3. REGISTER
After you have successfully downloaded and installed Vu360, you need to launch the application to register. To launch Vu360, click on the START button in the lower left corner of your computer and follow this sequence:

Start > Programs > The Blue Book > Vu360 > Vu360
(not 'Vu360 uninstall')

Vu360 will launch and you will be on the "Start Page" tab. Register by simply entering your BB-Bid login fax number or email address. If you do not have a BB-Bid login, you can still register by filling in the complete Registration Form. You must be connected to the Internet to register (once registered, you can use Vu360 offline).

 

Latest Version!

Play Video

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Click here to "Vu" a better way to find and share
product information. (4 minute video) .


Vu360 Training Quick Clips:
Opening Documents from BB-Bid Plan Rooms and Other Sources Shapes: Cloud, Line, Circle, Rectangle, Polygon, Polyline
Viewing Documents: Pan, Zoom, Size Page, Rotate, Split Screen Document Overlay - Locate Addendum Changes
Calibrate Scale (includes Scale Zone) Use Snapshot and Create Links
Measure Length, Perimeter and Surface Area Keyword Search Documents and Use BPM Select
Measure Area, Line Segment and Volume Track, Print and Export Markups
Take Counts: Sequence, Half-Size and Drop Length Specialty Feature: Roof Pitch
Annotations: Sticky Note, Text Box & Highlighter Specialty Feature: Grid Measurements
  Specialty Feature: Back Out Measurements

 

For additional help contact The Blue Book Product Support Team,
Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 8:00pm (EST)
Phone: 888-303-2243 | Email: bbbid@thebluebook.com

Vu360 Help Guide (pdf)
Vu360 Sample Documents: Office Building Plan   Sample Specification