Getting Started using Pro Quick Draw with Visio

After you've downloaded, installed and registered your machine, it's time to begin to learn the basics of Pro Quick Draw, setting up your folder structure and start building your library.


 

Step 1: Turn on the "Toggle Panel"

  • On the Home tab of the Visio ribbon, click the Toggle Panel. This will open the Pro Quick Draw Master Library on the right side of the screen.

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Step 2: Select a Template

  • Click on Select Template drop down on the left side the ribbon.
  • Find the template you wish to use and click on it.
  • To the right of the selected template, click Add if you want to add a new page  or Update to replace the template you are currently using or have selected.

Step 3: Insert a Drawing into your Template

When you add a drawing to a template Pro Quick Draw will format the drawing to fit the size of the drawing area.

  • Navigate to your Master Library Menu on the right side of the screen.
  • Find your drawing within the folder structure, click on it and select the Add Button at the bottom on library.

Step 4: How to Edit Drawing

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  • Select the drawing inside the template by single clicking.
  • Click the Edit Button inside the Pro Quick Draw tab.
  • This will open the drawing and allow you to modify the diagram.
  • Save and close the drawing.
  • The drawing will update in the template and be updated in your Master Library for future use. 

 

Step 5: How to create a new drawing using the Save As button

You can re-title and build a new drawing off of one you've already created in your library.

  • Navigate to the drawing you want to build your new drawing off of, by selecting it in the Master Library Menu

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  • Add the drawing to the template by clicking Add or double clicking on the file.
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  • Select the drawing by clicking any object inside the drawing: it is properly selected when a green boarder surrounds the drawing.
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  • Navigate to the top Pro Quick Draw Toolbar and select the Save As Button.
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  • Title the file you are wanting to build and make sure it's in the correct folder.
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  • Press Save to then go into the Drawing you crated and build it.
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  • Exit out by the file by clicking the bottom right "X" , and Save Your ChangesScreenshot 2023-09-27 140657

The drawing you selected is now updated within the template and it has been added to your Master Library in the folder you saved it in. 

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