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How to Build a Custom Template from Scratch using Pro Quick Draw (Visio)

If our provided templates do not provide you the custom objects desired, you can create a layout entirely from scratch using Pro Quick Draw.

Turn on the Template Editor Function & Create Template Foundation

  • Choose your slide orientation and size
  • Add your shapes and create the initial format for boarders& text boxes

Convert Text Boxes to PQD Text Boxes

  • Select the text box, change Group No. to the correct number
  • Click Apply
  • Do this for all the text boxes that will be associated with each drawing

Add Drawing Boxes

  • Click the Add Box button
  • The drawing areas are the last objects you want to add to your drawing
  • Size the Drawing area to fit the correct area.
  • Select the Drawing Shape, change Group No. to the correct number
  • Click Apply
  • If your drawing areas are all evenly spaced you can duplicate the drawing box and adjust the position.
  • Select the Drawing Shape, changed Group No. to the correct number
  • Click Apply
  • Repeat the process until finished

Save the file

  • Go to File Save As
  • Name your file and save it in the correct templates folder of your choice

Convert an old existing Visio Template to a PQD Template

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to convert a non-PQD compatible Visio template into a PQD-compatible template.