The eBook files available on this site must be downloaded, opened and viewed using Adobe Digital Editions (please view Adobe's list of ADE supported devices prior to purchase). If you do not wish to use ADE, our ebooks are also available through Books on Google Play, for Kindle on Amazon, the iTunes store, and many other retailers. Please visit those sites for details.
For assistance with ADE, visit the Adobe web site:
The first time you download a purchased ebook, be sure it is to the device you wish to print from. Although you may download the ebook for viewing on multiple devices, Adobe's security settings will only allow you to print from the first device.
The digital file contains patterns that may not print true to size and may require sizing adjustments (inchmarks are included on patterns for reference).
We call an eBook, ePattern, or eProject a download. When you purchase a download from C&T Publishing, you are purchasing a license to an electronic version of a book, project, or pattern. The electronic version is a PDF or ePub file that you can view on your computer using Adobe Digital Editions(NOT Adobe Reader). You may not email the download to another person.
You can print the eBook or read it on your computer. You can print all or just parts of it. You must install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer in order to open and print our downloads. Adobe Digital Editions is FREE and can be downloaded by clicking below. ADE is very easy to use and enables you to customize your viewing experience.
You will not receive a printed book from us unless you purchased a Book + eBook bundle or Book separately.
Once you complete your purchase, you can instantly download the eBook right from your order confirmation page. In addition, you will receive a receipt via email from ctinfo@ctpub.com that includes a link to download the eBook to your computer. All instructions for how to download the file are included in the email.
As a further feature, links to all of your downloaded books are maintained on our website, in case your computer ever crashes or you delete a file accidentally. To locate your downloads, click on "my account," login, then click on "my eBooks" to see a list of your purchased downloads. These links are maintained for 1 year from purchase date.
If you are having technical difficulties with a download, please refer to the instructions in your email receipt or read below. If you are unable to find the information you need, please send an email to ctinfo at ctpub dot com or call us at 925-677-0377 (M-F 8am to 4pm PST).
Once your order is complete you will have immediate access to download your ebook. You will also receive an email that provides you with a link to obtain your download. Your downloads can also be accessed by clicking "my account" at the top of the C&T Publishing website, then "my eBooks" in the Account Control Center after logging in.
If Adobe Digital Editions does not download and open the file automatically, locate the .acsm file for your ebook on your hard drive. To locate the .ascm file for your ebook, do one of the following:
Check the location where your browser automatically saves downloaded files:
Internet Explorer (Windows): C:\...[username]\My Documents\Downloads
Firefox: Choose Firefox > Preferences (Mac OS) or Tools > Options (Windows). In the General tab, look in the Downloads area. Check the setting Save Files To to see the download location.
Safari (Mac OS): Choose Safari > Preferences. In the General tab, check the setting Save Downloaded Files To.
Google Chrome: Choose Customize and Control Google Chrome>Options. In the Under the Hood tab, look under the Downloads heading. Check the Download location setting.
Search your hard drive for the .ascm (eBook) file. (For assistance with searching your hard disk, see the help files for your operating system.)
Double-click the .acsm file to finish downloading and opening the file in Adobe Digital Editions.
The eBook files must be opened using Adobe Digital Editions. While Adobe does not currently have a version of the software for mobile devices, there are many apps which can be used to view the files on various devices (iPhone, iPad, Android). You will find a list of apps and their suppliers here: blogs.adobe.com/digitalpublishing/supported-devices. C&T makes no claim as to the usability of our eBooks on smart phones, tablets, or similar portable devices, or the compatibility of third party applications.
"Adobe reader could not open URLink (2).acsm because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example it was sent as an email attachment and wasn't correctly decoded)."
If you receive the preceding error message, it indicates your system is attempting to open a file in Adobe Reader that requires Adobe Digital Editions. Make sure you have Adobe Digital Editions installed and open the file via the application menu.
When selecting pages to print, please refer to the page number of the file as displayed by the Adobe Digital Editions program, not the page number shown on the page itself.
Some of our printed books have large pattern pull-out sections. Since it would be impractical to present these large patterns in the eBook, we break the patterns apart onto single pages. We place a one-inch reference grid on all of the template and pattern pages to ensure you get accurate printouts. In order for templates and pattern pages to print correctly to scale, be sure that your PDF reader is set to print 100% page size (or scaling set to none). Some printers will also try to "fit to page." Be sure that your printer is not scaling your printouts to something other than 100% actual page size. If the Print dialog contains only two pop-up menus and some buttons across the bottom, click the disclosure triangle beside the Printer pop-up menu. Choose Paper Handling from the print options pop-up menu. The Page Scaling dialog box should be set to None. Click here to download a pdf on how to properly enlarge ebook patterns.
Depending on your viewing application or device, printing desired page may result in multiple printed pages.
All C&T Publishing eBooks and Downloads are protected by International Copyright Law. It is illegal to email or share these files with any other person or website. You may not post them on any network nor any file sharing website. Each time you purchase a download from C&T Publishing, the file is licensed solely to you. Please refer to the legal page within the download for more information.
Adobe Digital Editions is required to open, view, and print our eBooks. System requirements for the Digital Editions software are listed on the Adobe web site at adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/systemreqs/
