--- title: Getting Started using Pro Quick Draw with Visio description: After you've downloaded, installed and activated your machine, learn the basics of Pro Quick Draw, set up your folder structure and start building your library. --- [Skip to content](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/getting-started-using-visio#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![Pro Quick Draw Logo\_Black](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pro%20Quick%20Draw%20Logo_Black.png?width=400&height=48&name=Pro%20Quick%20Draw%20Logo_Black.png)](https://www.proquickdraw.com?hsLang=en) - [Homepage](http://www.proquickdraw.com/) - [Customer Dashboard](https://dashboard.pqdcloud.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Homepage](http://www.proquickdraw.com/) - [Customer Dashboard](https://dashboard.pqdcloud.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact Support](http://www.proquickdraw.com/contact-support) [Contact Support](http://www.proquickdraw.com/contact-support?hsLang=en) How Can We Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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This video provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you get started with Pro Quick Draw.   **Step 1: How to 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. ![image-png-Aug-03-2023-03-33-57-8045-PM](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-03-2023-03-33-57-8045-PM.png?width=299&height=98&name=image-png-Aug-03-2023-03-33-57-8045-PM.png) ⚠️ Not seeing Pro Quick Draw in your Visio ribbon?   **[Follow these Steps to Troubleshoot](https://knowlege.proquickdraw.com/pqd-missing-from-toolbar)** **Step 2: How to 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: How to add a Drawing into your Template** When you add a drawing into a template, Pro Quick Draw automatically adjusts the drawing to match the dimensions 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 (double-click file to also add). **Step 4: How to Edit Drawing** **![image-png-Aug-17-2023-07-57-48-0013-PM](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-17-2023-07-57-48-0013-PM.png?width=45&height=65&name=image-png-Aug-17-2023-07-57-48-0013-PM.png)** - Select the **drawing** inside the template with a single-click. - 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 rename and create a new drawing based on an existing one from your library. To do this, locate the drawing you wish to use as a foundation by selecting it from the Master Library Menu. **![Screenshot 2023-09-27 135156](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20135156.png?width=325&height=374&name=Screenshot%202023-09-27%20135156.png)** Add the drawing to the template by clicking **Add** or double-clicking on the file. ![image-png-Aug-04-2023-06-40-43-8951-PM](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-04-2023-06-40-43-8951-PM.png?width=119&height=43&name=image-png-Aug-04-2023-06-40-43-8951-PM.png) Select the drawing by clicking any object inside the drawing. **Note:** The drawing is properly selected when a green border surrounds it. ![Screenshot 2023-09-27 135732](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20135732.png?width=483&height=339&name=Screenshot%202023-09-27%20135732.png) Navigate to the top Pro Quick Draw Toolbar and select the **Save As** Button. ![image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-26-03-1291-PM](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-26-03-1291-PM.png?width=55&height=96&name=image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-26-03-1291-PM.png) Enter a name for the new file you wish to create, ensuring it is saved in the appropriate folder. ![Screenshot 2023-09-27 140201](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140201.png?width=670&height=287&name=Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140201.png) Press **Save** and build the drawing ![image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-32-41-8652-PM](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-32-41-8652-PM.png?width=122&height=39&name=image-png-Aug-04-2023-07-32-41-8652-PM.png) Exit out of the file by clicking the bottom close button **(X)** in the top right hand corner and **Save Your Changes** **![Screenshot 2023-09-27 140657](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140657.png?width=131&height=90&name=Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140657.png)** Note: By selecting the bottom X it only closes current window you're in. If you choose the X at the top that will close all Visio windows. The selected drawing has now been updated within the template and successfully added to your **Master Library** in the designated folder where it was saved. ![Screenshot 2023-09-27 140836](https://help.proquickdraw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140836.png?width=411&height=436&name=Screenshot%202023-09-27%20140836.png)   ### Next Steps: [How to Select a Template (Visio)](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/select-a-template-visio?hsLang=en) - [Account & Dashboard Setup](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/account-dashboard-setup?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Dashboard Management](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/account-dashboard-setup?hsLang=en#dashboard-management) - [Subscription Management](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/account-dashboard-setup?hsLang=en#subscription-management) - [Playbook (PowerPoint)](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/playbook-powerpoint?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Set Up Installation Packages](https://help.proquickdraw.com/helpcenter/playbook-powerpoint?hsLang=en#set-up-installation-packages) - 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