I have downloaded many patterns - when you download a pattern on line you get a lot of different formats in the download. Download your file and open it. You will want to choose QLI format so I click and drag the QLI format to my desktop (easier to find). Once you open your software, go to Import and put QLI in the format window and it will download your pattern from the file on your desktop - you choose what file to put it in - like block, continuous rectangle and give it a name you will recognize. It's an addiction, I'm warning you!