Fill your laser bed with copies. Light Lane handles the rows, columns, and spacing.
Select your design, open Step and Repeat, set the number of rows and columns, dial in the gap, and preview the grid on your canvas. One acrylic keychain becomes 200. One oak coaster becomes a full sheet. Click Apply and the copies are placed, grouped, and ready to engrave.
- Up to 20 rows and 20 columns: 400 copies from a single design.
- Configurable X and Y gaps from 0 to 200mm.
- Live preview on the canvas before you commit.
What Step and Repeat does
- Duplicates the selected image in a grid pattern across the canvas.
- Rows from 1 to 20, columns from 1 to 20. Maximum 400 copies per operation.
- X gap and Y gap configurable from 0 to 200mm, independent of each other.
- Live preview shows the exact array layout on the canvas before applying.
- All duplicates are automatically grouped for easy selection and movement.
- Each copy becomes an independent image with its own position, sent to the G-code pipeline.
- Access via toolbar, menu, or right-click context menu on a selected image.
How to fill the bed in three clicks
- Step 1
Select your design on the canvas
Click the image you want to duplicate. This can be a PNG, JPEG, BMP, SVG, shape, or text element. Right-click and choose Step and Repeat, or access it from the toolbar or menu.
Why it matters: Step and Repeat works on whatever is selected. One design becomes your master.
- Step 2
Set rows, columns, and spacing
In the Step and Repeat dialog, enter the number of rows and columns. Set the X gap and Y gap in millimeters. A preview updates live on the canvas as you change the values.
Why it matters: You see exactly how the array fits on your work area before committing any material.
- Step 3
Click Apply
The copies place on the canvas, grouped automatically. The original stays in place. Generate G-code and send to the laser as one job.
Why it matters: One click populates the entire bed. No manual copy-paste, no spacing math, no alignment mistakes.
Step and Repeat specs
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rows | 1 to 20 | Vertical duplicates |
| Columns | 1 to 20 | Horizontal duplicates |
| X gap | 0 to 200mm | Horizontal spacing between copies |
| Y gap | 0 to 200mm | Vertical spacing between copies |
| Max total copies | 400 | 20 rows x 20 columns |
| Auto-group | Always | All copies grouped for easy selection |
| Preview | Live on canvas | Updates as you change row/column/gap values |
Step and Repeat in action
Open the dialog, set your grid, and preview it on the canvas. Pair with templates for repeat orders.
- Step and Repeat grid array on the canvas.
- Combine with templates for even faster repeat jobs.
Step and Repeat questions
Do I need Pro for Step and Repeat?
Yes. Step and Repeat requires a Pro subscription ($24/month). The 14-day free trial gives you full Pro access, so you can try it on your first batch.
What happens to my original design?
The original stays in place. Step and Repeat adds new copies around it. All copies (including the original) are auto-grouped, so you can select and move the entire array as one unit.
Can I use Step and Repeat with templates?
Yes. A common approach is to load a template for the layout and settings, then use Step and Repeat to fill the bed. This works well for batch jobs like acrylic keychains, anodized aluminum tags, or felt patches.
Is this a batch queue system?
No. Step and Repeat duplicates images on the canvas. All copies are part of one job sent to the laser in a single run. Light Lane does not have a multi-job queue.
What if 400 copies do not fit on my bed?
The live preview shows you whether the array fits within your configured work area. Adjust rows, columns, or gaps until the array fits. Light Lane does not crop or auto-resize the array to fit.
Turn one design into a full sheet in 30 seconds
Select, set the grid, click Apply. 14-day free trial, no card required.
Next steps
Validate one real workflow in Light Lane, then move to the most relevant guide or feature page.
Last updated February 20, 2026