Standard Layout Workflow

This page walks you through building a drill from scratch. It's the most complete end-to-end process in the guide — you'll use nearly every element type by the time you're done. Follow these steps in order for your first several drills, and you'll quickly develop a feel for which steps you can reorder or skip once you know the tools.

The Workflow

Clear the table. Press C (capital C) to remove everything from the current layout and start fresh.
Enable the snap-to grid (optional). Press G to turn on the snap-to grid. This helps you position balls consistently and symmetrically. Press g to turn on the non-snap to grid. Skip this step if you're placing balls in freeform positions without the need for the grid.
Place your balls. Use 1–9 for OBalls 1–9, Ctrl-0 through Ctrl-5 for OBalls 10–15, and 0 for CBalls. Each key press places the next available ball.
Move balls into position. Left-Click-and-Drag each ball to its intended location on the table.
Create OBall Aiming Lines. Left-Click each OBall and move the cursor toward its target pocket, then Left-Click to anchor. This creates the Aiming Line and displays the Ghost Ball. You can also Right-Click and select Pocket Line here if you want to add a position reference for pattern drills.
Create the CBall Aiming Line. Left-Click the CBall, then Left-Click-and-Drag the Aiming Line endpoint to the Ghost Ball on the OBall. This sets the cut angle and displays the tangent line.
Place a target. Use Ctrl-t, Ctrl-p, Ctrl-c, or Ctrl-[ to place a target shape on the table. Left-Click-and-Drag it to the zone where the cue ball should end up after the shot.
Adjust the target. Right-Click the target to resize, rotate, reshape, or label it. Take your time here — a well-sized, well-placed target communicates exactly what you want from the user.
Create the CBall Track Line. Right-Click the cue ball and select Track. Move the cursor to the Ghost Ball on the OBall and Left-Click to anchor the first segment. Continue Left-Clicking through each subsequent contact point (rails, other balls). Double-Left-Click at the final destination to finish.
Reshape the Track Line if needed. Right-Click any segment of the Track Line and select Reshape. Left-Click-and-Drag the control points until the path matches your intended result. Left-Click anywhere on the table to exit reshape mode.
Label Track Line segments if needed. Right-Click the segment where you want a label and select Add Label. A label appears at the midpoint. Delete the default text and type your label. Left-Click on the table to finish.
Place and configure an ABall. Press Ctrl-A to add an Aiming Ball. Left-Click-and-Drag the black tip circle to the correct cue contact point. Left-Click-and-Drag the speed slider to reflect the intended speed. Then Left-Click-and-Drag the ABall itself to a clear position on the layout.
Place and write a TBox. Press Ctrl-b to add a Text Box. Right-Click and select Edit. Delete the default text, type your instructional content, then Left-Click anywhere on the table to exit. Left-Click the TBox to collapse it to an icon if you want to reposition it without it taking up space. Rotate it to the orientation that gives the clearest view for the user.
Align labels. Press D to cycle label orientations through four options. Pick the orientation that gives the clearest view for the user.
Save the drill. Press s (lowercase) to open the File Manager save dialog. Navigate to the desired folder, enter a filename, and Left-Click Save.
Repeat and refine. Go back and adjust any element. Add more balls, more lines, more targets. There's no limit to how complex a layout can get — build it until it says exactly what you want it to say.

Tip: Save early and save often. There's no undo history beyond the current session. The s shortcut is fast — use it after any significant change.