How to use Repeat G-CODE
Repeats a part in rows and columns, either in a straight grid or staggered so the rows nest into each other.
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Cutting type, coordinates, units and M codes work the same way in every cutting app. G-code settings explained
Basic input data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Upload your file required | EIA, NC, CNC, TXT, GCODE file, up to 50 MB | – |
| Pattern type required | One of: Straight · Stagger | Straight |
| X nest required | Number | 0 |
| Y nest required | Number | 0 |
| X offset required | Number | 0 |
| Y offset required | Number | 0 |
| Scrap clearance | Number | 0 |
| Pattern rows required | Whole number | 1 |
| Pattern columns required | Whole number | 1 |
G-CODE data
| Setting | What you enter | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting type required | One of: GAS · PLASMA · MARK | – |
| Coordinates required | One of: Absolute · Incremental · Absolute - Incremental Arc centers | Absolute |
| Measurement unit required | One of: inch · mm · cm | mm |
| M codes on required | One of: Yes · No | Yes |
What you get
- Download Generated gcode
- Download Generated txt
- Download Generated NC
- A preview image of the result
Worked example
Part
G21
G90
G00 X132.4399 Y123.1882
G02 X17.5333 Y26.77008 I74.98664 J74.97913
G02 X132.4399 Y123.1882 I74.98664 J74.97913
G00 X0 Y0
Example 1: straight
- Pattern type
Straight- X nest
0- Y nest
0- X offset
0- Y offset
0- Scrap clearance
10- Pattern rows
3- Pattern columns
2
G21
G90
G00 X132.4532 Y123.2091
G02 X17.5466 Y26.79099 I74.99994 J75.00004
G02 X132.4532 Y123.2091 I74.99994 J75.00004
G00 X292.4531 Y123.2091
G02 X177.5465 Y26.79099 I234.9999 J75.00004
G02 X292.4531 Y123.2091 I234.9999 J75.00004
G00 X132.4532 Y283.209
G02 X17.5466 Y186.7909 I74.99994 J235
G02 X132.4532 Y283.209 I74.99994 J235
G00 X292.4531 Y283.209
G02 X177.5465 Y186.7909 I234.9999 J235
G02 X292.4531 Y283.209 I234.9999 J235
G00 X132.4532 Y443.2089
G02 X17.5466 Y346.7908 I74.99994 J394.9999
G02 X132.4532 Y443.2089 I74.99994 J394.9999
G00 X292.4531 Y443.2089
G02 X177.5465 Y346.7908 I234.9999 J394.9999
G02 X292.4531 Y443.2089 I234.9999 J394.9999
G00 X0 Y0
Example 2: stagger
- Pattern type
Stagger- X nest
0- Y nest
0- X offset
0- Y offset
0- Scrap clearance
10- Pattern rows
3- Pattern columns
3
G21
G90
G00 X132.4532 Y123.2091
G02 X17.54662 Y26.79094 I74.99996 J74.99999
G02 X132.4532 Y123.2091 I74.99996 J74.99999
G00 X292.4532 Y123.2091
G02 X177.5466 Y26.79094 I234.9999 J74.99999
G02 X292.4532 Y123.2091 I234.9999 J74.99999
G00 X452.4532 Y123.2091
G02 X337.5466 Y26.79094 I394.9999 J74.99999
G02 X452.4532 Y123.2091 I394.9999 J74.99999
G00 X212.4532 Y283.209
G02 X97.54662 Y186.791 I154.9999 J235
G02 X212.4532 Y283.209 I154.9999 J235
G00 X372.4532 Y283.209
G02 X257.5466 Y186.791 I314.9999 J235
G02 X372.4532 Y283.209 I314.9999 J235
G00 X532.4532 Y283.209
G02 X417.5466 Y186.791 I474.9999 J235
G02 X532.4532 Y283.209 I474.9999 J235
G00 X132.4532 Y443.209
G02 X17.54662 Y346.791 I74.99996 J394.9999
G02 X132.4532 Y443.209 I74.99996 J394.9999
G00 X292.4532 Y443.209
G02 X177.5466 Y346.791 I234.9999 J394.9999
G02 X292.4532 Y443.209 I234.9999 J394.9999
G00 X452.4532 Y443.209
G02 X337.5466 Y346.791 I394.9999 J394.9999
G02 X452.4532 Y443.209 I394.9999 J394.9999
G00 X0 Y0