Using your pattern in stitching apps
Use the 'app' PDF with PDF-based chart apps and the OXS file with apps that open OXS. The print PDF has two copies of the chart, which confuses some apps.
We make a separate app PDF for chart-tracking apps. It follows the layout these apps publish for pattern designers: symbols are real text in an embedded font, the thread key lists symbol, DMC number and name on one line each, there's a single black-and-white chart, a consistent grid and no overlapping rows.
We're still testing these files in each app ourselves, so we don't promise that a particular app will open them yet. If one doesn't, we'll fix the file or refund you.
PDF-based apps (for example Pattern Keeper)
Import the file ending in -app-letter.pdf or -app-a4.pdf (either works). If the app asks about overlap, choose no overlap. Backstitch outlines usually aren't imported — add them from the printed color chart.
Apps that open OXS files
Open the .oxs file. It contains every stitch, the DMC palette and backstitch lines.
Something didn't import correctly?
Please tell us via the contact form — include which app and what happened — and we'll fix the file for you.