Release Notes: Pro Quick Draw v. 5.0 (January 2026)

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Pro Quick Draw Playbook

We’ve rebranded our flagship software to PQD Playbook to align with our expanding suite of products and integrations, including Catapult, QwikCut, Hudl, GoArmy Edge, GoRout and Ethos (formerly Learn To Win). This update paves the way for the launch of our new offerings, which include:

Updates for the 5.0 PQD Playbook Product Include:

1. Installation Packages

These tailored starter kits provide curated Drawings, Shapes, Templates & Field Backgrounds designed to streamline setup based on your specific coaching workflow. Select the option that aligns best with your needs that includes hundreds of Play Editor Drawings & Shapes along with templates that match the drawing style:

Defensive Playbook
Scout Cards for Offense & Defense
Drawing the Run Game in a 4x3 Slide (NFL 6 Box Style)
Drawing the Run Game in a 16x9 Slide
Drawing the Pass Game
All Special Teams

2. Playbook Product Updates (Formerly Toggle Panel)

Updated User Interface & Custom Branding
Dropdown Menu to Manage Multiple Play & Template Libraries
Improved Library Folder Structure for More Subfolders Relating to Self & Opponent Scout
Improved Library Management Functionality
Improved Search Functionality & Speed
Updated & Added Templates for All Types of Coaching Roles that specifically fit the drawing size.
ie. 16x9
If the file location of a play has been moved or is not located, you will be prompted with a message to update the new location
Advanced Play Selector that enables you to select and combine multiple plays from different formats
Create a Custom Shortcut from Play Library Folder to the Play Library Dropdown
Hover to view a Play Thumbnail
Duplicate Play to instantly copy an existing drawing and place the new version into the next available box
Enable "Always Open PQD Playbook" to open PQD Playbook upon Visio/PPT Startup
New Template Editor Settings & Features
"Save As" is now "Save Copy" to not confuse with the native PowerPoint/Visio "Save As"
Add an Images Folder as a Play Library, then the images in that folder are available to add to a template
Add Play Drawing to slide from Play Library (with Play Editor Open) to create a faster process to edit or create a new version

3. Play Editor Upgrades

Export Drawings from the Play Editor to Create Individual Files within Play Library Folders
New Blocking Shapes that include a Line as the Endcap for Blocks Rather than Dots
Insert an existing drawing from your play library directly onto a slide as an editable drawing. This will also include the file name in the add notes section.
Added Dropdown Menu to Quickly Change Drawing & Shape Libraries
When you insert a drawing from the Play Editor, its slide name is automatically added to the Notes section. You can add multiple drawings to complete this process.
Reorganize your Library Order with Drag & Drop Capability
Ungroup Shapes when Adding to a Drawing
For visibility, when using the Line tool "Match" a player with a White Fill Color will default to Black
Right Click a Shape and Set the Line or Freeform Settings as Default

4. Integration Upgrades

Catapult & PFF

Auto-Name Imported Plays Using Data from ThunderCloud

Import/Export PFF Mappings
New field backgrounds for improved field/player spacing
Updated Field Background Markers for easier implementation
Advanced filter options when analyzing data from Thunder
New Catapult folder options to assist with organizing imported diagrams

Qwik Cut & Hudl Video

Advanced filter options when analyzing data from your video software
Frequency Sort multiple columns using Shift Key + Click
Video Angle not needed to add a play diagram to a template with Data

GoRout

Free integration for PQD + GoRout Users
Export plays from PQD directly to a practice & practice block within GoRout.

Updated UI & Branding

The updated product now features enhanced customization options, allowing users to incorporate their team or school logos directly into the platform for a more personalized and professional look.