8.12.10.6 Layer Z-order

Z-order
Z-order is an ordering method that determines whether an element appears in front or behind another element. This ordering makes it possible to position elements in a space without using additional processing power.
Location
  1. Navigation side bar: Programming
  2. Central work area: PREVIEW or PROGRAM
About Z-order

Z-order cannot be used for split layers nor output layers. These layers will always be arranged according to their layer number. If a layer must be behind or in front of another layer, then they must be assigned to another layer. For more information, see “Adding a source”.

How to change
  1. Click on the desired destination from the top panel or desired screen destination group from the bottom panel.

  2. Is the layer locked ()?

    • If yes, click the unlock icon () in the bottom panel (reference 34) and go to next step.
    • If no, go to next step.
    Note: If the layer is a split layer that is transitioned to program, then the layer must either be removed from program or program must be unlocked before it can be edited in preview.
    Image 8–123
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    Left align selection
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    Vertical middle align selection
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    Right align selection
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    Top align selection
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    Horizontal middle align selection
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    Bottom align selection
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    Horizontal distribute selection
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    Vertical distribute selection
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    Make selections same size
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    Align selection with the right destination border
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    Align selection with the bottom destination border
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    Align selection with the center of the destination
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    Align selection with the vertical center of the destination
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    Align selection with the horizontal center of the destination
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    Align selection with the top destination border
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    Align selection with the left destination border
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    Move selection up in Z-order
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    Move selection to top in Z-order
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    Move selection to bottom in Z-order
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    Move selection down in Z-order
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    Size selection to fill horizontal
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    Size selection to fill vertical
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    Size selection to the source
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    Size selection to fill horizontal and vertical
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    Cut preview to program
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    Transition preview to program
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    Transition frames input field
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    Execute move animation button
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    Crossfade drop down
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    Toggle selected layer opacity in software
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    Lock or unlock selection
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    Arm button
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    Toggle selection between preview and program
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    Split or unsplit layer
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    Merge or unmerge layer
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    Match program to preview button
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    Reset modifications of selection
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    Reset modifications to all layers
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    Select all layers
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    Freeze selection
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    Swap layer modifications between preview and program
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    Hide or show selected layer from presets
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    Remove selections
  3. Select the desired layer in the central work area.
  4. Click on the Z-order buttons (reference 20 through 23, Image 8–123) from the bottom panel until the layer is in the desired Z-order position.
  5. Click the save icon () in the header.