How to Use the Polylength Tool in Bluebeam – Measure Complex Runs Fast (Pipe, Cable, Trim)
📝 Description
The Polylength Tool is like your digital tape measure for long, twisting runs. It tracks every change in direction while giving you a total linear measurement. It’s ideal for trades that need to follow curves, corners, or multiple segments in one go — no stop-starting like with the regular Length Tool.
🛠 Common Use Cases
Measuring the perimeter of a concrete slab, including ins and outs
Estimating fence lines across multiple boundaries
Running trenching or conduits around a site
Tracking cladding or flashing around window openings
Measuring formwork edges for complex pours
✅ Benefits
One tool = full run — no stitching together multiple lines
Easy to customise — change colour, style, and labels to suit the job
Quick to total — each measurement is logged and auto-calculated in the Markups List
Cleaner plans — keeps your markup clear and tidy even on detailed drawings
Polylength is a tradie favourite — fast, accurate, and no double handling. Use it once and you’ll never go back to manual guessing