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      Convert Old Playbook to PQD (PowerPoint)

      If you're making the move for the first time to PQD and have files built in PowerPoint, follow these step-by-step instructions to convert your former playbook to PQD format

      Convert a Previous Playbook to PQD (PowerPoint)

      ONE DRAWING = ONE FILE

      When converting a previously created playbook you want to transform each drawing as it's own individual file

      The instructions below are to help you create a standard size for all of your drawings with a transparent border.

      1. Open previously created PowerPoint Playbook and dock on one side of the screen.
      2. Go to Start Menu > PowerPoint > Create a New Presentation and dock on the other side of the screen. This is important so you can work between the two documents.
      3. Delete the text boxes, go to Design tab > Slide Size to choose format.

      4. To input a field background, go to Insert Tab > Pictures > navigate to PQD's PowerPoint Backgrounds to select the one that matches your format and league

      5. Right click background and select 'Lock' to set image. 

      6. Copy the first play from your old playbook and paste it into this file. 

      7. Go to File > Save as (or shortcut fn + F12) and find 'Blank Folder Structure' to copy + paste it and rename into what you want to call your new playbook.

      8. Save this first play in the right folder and name it. 

      9. Delete the previous drawing and copy + paste in the next drawing, and hit shortcut fn + F12 to title and save in the correct folder.
      10. Repeat (7-9) until your whole playbook is in PQD format.
      11. After completion make sure your Master Library folder is linked to the new correct playbook folder you created (see How to Connect Your Library) if you have troubles.