Android
Here are the details and tips specific to running StitchALot Studio on Android.
Installing
Install StitchALot Studio from Google Play, or download the .apk directly from stitchalot.com/download. See Downloading and Installing.
Choosing Where Your Patterns Live
The first time you open the app, it asks Where should your patterns live?
- Choose Folder… (Recommended) — Pick a folder on your device, such as Documents. A StitchALot folder is created inside it for your designs (or, if you pick a folder already named StitchALot, it's used as is). Your designs stay put even if you uninstall the app
- Use App Storage — Keep designs inside the app's private storage. They're removed if you uninstall the app
To change this later, open Settings and use Patterns Folder — Change Folder… or Use App Storage.
The app also offers once to add a shortcut to your Home screen.
Licensing
- From Google Play: Tap Purchase Full Version to buy through Google Play, or Restore Previous Purchase on a new device with the same Google account. You can also Sign In to use a license from your StitchALot account
- Direct download: Activate with a license key or your StitchALot account, the same as on Windows. See Free Trial and License Activation
Touch Gestures
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Tap | Place (or erase, or fill) one stitch, or select a tool |
| Drag | Draw continuously or move selections |
| Two-finger drag | Pan the canvas |
| Pinch | Zoom in and out |
| Press and hold a design on the Home screen | Lift it to drag onto a folder (a quick swipe still scrolls) |
A stylus works like a finger.
Menus and Settings
The File, Tools, Preferences, and Help menus are in the top bar. Tap a menu item with an arrow to open its submenu. Preferences opens the Settings window.
Importing and Exporting
- File > Import uses Multiple Files… instead of Folder… — tap several files in the picker to import them all at once. Imports are saved into the folder you're viewing
- PDF, SVG, JPEG, and PNG exports open the system save dialog so you can choose where to put the file
- File > Export > StitchALot… opens the Share sheet
Fonts
The Text tool's Local tab lists the fonts built into your device. Google Fonts and stitch fonts work the same as on other platforms.
Updates
- Google Play: Updates are installed by Google Play
- Direct download: A Software Update notice appears when a new version is available. Tap Download Update to get the new .apk from stitchalot.com
There's no Help > Update Check item on Android.
Differences from Other Platforms
- No iCloud Sync or StitchALot Cloud — Copy designs to other devices with File > Export > StitchALot…
- Saved palettes stay on the device — Use Export colors as palette file… and Import palette file… to move them
- Eyedropper — Samples the canvas and your tracing image only, and Color Matching has no eyedropper