How to Use Multiply in Bluebeam – Place Repeated Markups Fast (Posts, Bolts, Fixings)
📝 Description
The Multiply Tool lets you take a single markup (like a Count symbol or note) and duplicate it across your plan automatically — either horizontally, vertically, or in a grid. You set the number of copies and the exact spacing, and Bluebeam places them for you. It’s perfect when you know something repeats — like fence posts every 2m, or fixings at 600 centres.
🛠 Common Use Cases
Placing fence posts or footings at regular intervals
Duplicating bolts, brackets, or clips for steel or timber take-offs
Repeating lighting fixtures or GPOs in ceiling layouts
Spacing tiles or battens across walls or ceilings
Pre-marking fixing points in facades or cladding
Creating evenly spaced count markups without clicking manually
✅ Benefits
Saves time on repetitive placement
Ensures precision spacing across your layout
Reduces errors in takeoff quantities
Great for high-volume items (e.g., anchors, fasteners, fixings)
Can be combined with Custom Columns and the Markups List for quoting
Pro tip: Use Multiply with Count Tools saved in your Tool Chest for ultra-fast structural or fixing takeoffs.