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Step and repeat is a technique used for duplicating an object and the spacing as you want it to be. Typically, step and repeat is used in an object-oriented program, such as InDesign, rather than in a pixel-based editor, such as Photoshop. However, you can do a step-and-repeat technique in Photoshop. Without step and repeat, creating a perfectly spaced pattern is not a fun venture. It would involve manually duplicating and placing each shape, which takes quite some time. Step and repeat makes it easier!
Steps
Open Photoshop.
Open any image or make a new document. Making a new document is often more convenient when you are doing step and repeat. Choose any size.- Go to File > New or press Ctrl+N in Windows or press ⌘ Command+N in Mac, on the keyboard.
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Make any shape that can be duplicated or transformed. Let that be a square. You can use the shape tool or make a marquee selection.- Do it on a new layer.
Press Ctrl+Alt+T in Windows or ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Option+T on a Mac. The transform buttons will show up in the four corners of the square.
Move or rotate the object to the desired location/direction.
Press ↵ Enter when done moving. You can also click on the Check(✓) above.
Press Ctrl+Alt+⇧ Shift+T in Windows or ⌘ Cmd+⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+T on a Mac to do the repeat part.- A new layer is created as you press the T button (while holding the other keys at the same time).
- You can press T (with other keys) as many times as you want. Just be sure to not to make too many layers.
Merge or group those layers. If you merge or group the layers, it will a lot easier to manage. Otherwise, you might experience lag working with so many layers.- Select all the layers and press Ctrl+E in Windows and ⌘ Cmd+E on a Mac.
Use the technique until you've got your desired effect. You can use it while selecting hairs, making animations, creating frame animations, etc.
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Tips
- You can not only move the object, but also rotate and change the size of it.Thanks
- Merge those new layers or group them. This will look cleaner, reduce your lag, and reduce the file size when you save it.Thanks
- You can press the T button as many times you want, but don't stop holding the other keys, or it won't work.Thanks
Warnings
- Don't make more than 150 to 200 layers, or Photoshop will crash and your hand will start paining.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Adobe Photoshop
- Platform: macOS or Windows
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