The Evolution of RediDraft™
A Legacy of Innovation in Document Assembly - From FastDraft's pioneering vision in 1991 to today's cutting-edge RediDraft™.
"In 1991, two partners at an Atlanta law firm had a vision: to revolutionize the way they created and managed estate planning documents."
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Early 1990s
The FastDraft Vision
A groundbreaking document assembly application was born, integrated with Corel's WordPerfect word processor. Using RTF documents to store fragments that could be reassembled in any order—complete with variable completion and replacement—FastDraft quickly became an indispensable tool for the founders' law firm and they realized it could be a valuable tool for other law firms.
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1993
From Vision to Market Leader
Interactive Professional Software was established to take FastDraft beyond its origins, led by Jan (Malone) DeSalvo as CEO. With a clear vision for innovation, Jan guided the company to enhance FastDraft, adding support for both WordPerfect and Microsoft Word, along with a basic network version. Her leadership secured trademark approval and positioned FastDraft as a versatile tool for a growing audience.
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June 1996
Technical Excellence Joins Vision
Tim Owensby joined as CTO, bringing his technical expertise to complement Jan's strategic direction. Together, their collaboration fueled significant advancements, enabling FastDraft to expand into new markets and applications. The synergy of Jan's vision and Tim's technical knowledge opened doors to innovative uses of FastDraft.
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Early 2000s
Breaking New Ground
A standout example of FastDraft's adaptability came when the software powered an automated voice capture system for a large medical examiner's office in California. This application highlighted FastDraft's versatility, allowing it to transcribe and assemble documents efficiently in a high-stakes environment—proof of its adaptability under Jan and Tim's leadership.
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2000
A New Chapter: Valeo Software
Interactive Professional Software was rebranded as Valeo Software, LLC, still under Jan DeSalvo's stewardship. The company continued to thrive until 2004, when Valeo ceased operations. The software proved remarkably stable, requiring minimal support and demonstrating the solid foundation of its original design.
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2004
Trusted Stewardship
When Valeo ceased operations, the source code and intellectual property were handed over to Tim Owensby, who took on the responsibility of supporting FastDraft's loyal users. Under Tim's care, FastDraft remained remarkably stable, requiring only a key bug fix to ensure compatibility with Windows XP. His technical stewardship kept the software reliable as technology evolved.
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August 2010
Rising to the Challenge: The Birth of RediDraft™
By 2010, with Windows XP nearing its end, FastDraft's user base urged Tim to modernize the software. Facing an abandoned trademark now owned by another entity, he rewrote the application using contemporary technologies and relaunched it as RediDraft™ in August 2010. This cloud-supported, desktop-client version ensured continuity for users on Windows 7.
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2010-2018
A Steady Companion with a Loyal Following
RediDraft retained its reputation for dependability, with minor updates through 2018. Many users still affectionately called it FastDraft, a nod to its enduring legacy. The application remained remarkably stable with no major updates needed since 2018.
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September 2025
The Future is Here: RediDraft™ Reimagined
FasTrac™ Consulting LLC unveils an entirely new, completely redesigned and rewritten version of RediDraft. This latest iteration marks a significant leap forward—no longer tied to any particular word processor, offering unparalleled flexibility and freedom to users across all industries.
Three Decades of Innovation
From FastDraft's revolutionary beginning to RediDraft's modern evolution, we've consistently pushed the boundaries of document assembly technology.
- 30+ Years of Excellence
- From the 1991 vision to today's cutting-edge technology, we've maintained our commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.
- WordPerfect Word Processor Independence
- Evolved from WordPerfect integration to Microsoft Word support, and now complete word processor independence.
- RTF Fragment Innovation
- Pioneered the use of RTF document fragments for storing reassemblable components with variable completion and replacement.
- Trademark Legacy
- From the original FastDraft trademark to the modern RediDraft™ brand, maintaining legal industry trust and recognition.
- Cloud-Desktop Hybrid
- Embraced the cloud-backend, desktop-client model in 2010, ensuring both accessibility and data security.
- Enduring User Loyalty
- Users still affectionately call it "FastDraft"—a testament to the lasting impact of the original vision.
Technology Evolution
From WordPerfect Integration to Modern Independence
Our technology journey reflects the evolution of the entire computing industry, while maintaining our core commitment to document assembly excellence.
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RTF Document Innovation
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Revolutionary use of RTF documents to store reassemblable fragments with variable completion, setting the foundation for modern document assembly.
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Cloud-Desktop Hybrid
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Pioneered the cloud-backend, desktop-client architecture in 2010, balancing accessibility with the security and performance professionals demand.
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Word Processor Independence
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The 2025 RediDraft™ breaks free from word processor dependencies, offering unprecedented flexibility while maintaining the document quality professionals expect.
Experience the Next Generation
Discover how the all-new RediDraft™ continues its legacy of innovation, ready to empower today's professionals with cutting-edge document assembly technology.