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IP DaVinci Toolkit — Help Center

Everything you need to install, use, update, and troubleshoot the IP DaVinci Toolkit for Visio.

Step-by-step setup guides, stencil instructions, training links, update information, and direct support options — all in one centralized help page.

  • Installation and setup guides for Visio
  • How to load the 11 patent stencils
  • A4 & Letter templates included
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Toolkit interface and Visio stencil guides

IP DaVinci Toolkit — Help & Support

Welcome to the central help page for the IP DaVinci Toolkit — our Visio templates and 11 specialty stencils for patent drawings.

Here you’ll find:

  • How to install and activate the Toolkit in Visio
  • Where to find the A4 and Letter page templates
  • How to load and use each of the 11 stencils (flowcharts, graphs, GUI, annotation, etc.)
  • Links to training micro-courses and reference material
  • How to get updates, bug fixes, and new stencil versions
  • How to contact support if something doesn’t work as expected

If you’ve just purchased the Toolkit, start by verifying installation and stencil loading.
If you’re a power user, you’ll find tips on performance, updates, and best practices below.

Where to Get Help with the Toolkit

Documentation, micro-courses, examples, and direct support — all in one place.

Step 1

Installation & Setup

Make sure Visio is configured correctly and the Toolkit is installed in the right place.

  • ✔ Supported Visio versions & editions
  • ✔ How to install A4 and Letter templates
  • ✔ How to load the 11 patent stencils into your stencil panel

Step 2

Using Templates & Stencils

Learn how each stencil is meant to be used for different figure types.

  • ✔ Which stencil to use for flowcharts, graphs, GUIs, tables, etc.
  • ✔ Layering, line weights, and annotation best practices
  • ✔ Common mistakes to avoid in patent figures

Step 3

Training & Micro-Courses

Short lessons that walk through real examples using the Toolkit.

  • ✔ Direct links to Toolkit-related lessons in Patent Drawing School
  • ✔ Practice diagrams that match the Toolkit stencils
  • ✔ Recommended learning paths for new users

Step 4

Updates & Direct Support

Stay current and get help when something doesn’t work.

  • ✔ How to download the latest Toolkit version
  • ✔ How to report bugs or request new shapes
  • ✔ How to contact IP DaVinci support for one-on-one help

What You’ll Be Able to Do with the Toolkit

Clear, repeatable workflows for every major patent figure type.

Install & Configure with Confidence

Make sure Visio, templates, and all 11 stencils are installed correctly and ready to use on your machine or cloud workspace.

  • ✔ Verify that A4 and Letter templates load correctly
  • ✔ Confirm the Toolkit stencils appear in your Shapes panel
  • ✔ Understand where files live and how to update them later

Use the Right Stencil for the Right Figure

Quickly pick the correct Toolkit stencil depending on whether you’re drawing flows, systems, graphs, GUIs, tables, or simple components.

  • ✔ Know which stencil to open for each figure type
  • ✔ Apply consistent line styles, layers, and annotation
  • ✔ Avoid re-inventing shapes from scratch in each matter

Troubleshoot Common Issues

Solve the most common Toolkit and Visio problems without losing time.

  • ✔ Fix missing or not-loading stencils
  • ✔ Resolve template scaling or page size issues
  • ✔ Handle performance problems on large drawings

Know When to Use Training or Studio

Move smoothly between self-service and done-for-you help.

  • ✔ Use micro-courses when you want to skill up internally
  • ✔ Escalate complex or urgent drawings to IP DaVinci Studio
  • ✔ Combine Toolkit + Training + Studio for a hybrid workflow