Gauge Z-Order
Overview
The gauges on a screen are drawn (rendered) in a specific order. If gauges overlap then the gauge that was drawn first will be overdrawn by the next one. This ordering is referred to as the Z-order.
If the horizontal position of gauges is considered to be the X-axis and the vertical position the Y-axis, then the Z-axis is the depth (i.e. drawing order).
Changing the Z-Order
The Z order can be changed using menu commands and by using the Gauge Structure Tree.
Using menu commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Moves the selected gauge(s) forward (drawn later) by 1 step | |
| Moves the selected gauge(s) backward (drawn earlier) by 1 step | |
| Moves the selected gauge(s) forward as far as possible (drawn last) | |
| Moves the selected gauge(s) backward as far as possible (drawn first) |
If frequently using these commands, custom keyboard shortcuts may be assigned to them.
Using the Gauge Structure Tree
The Gauge Structure Tree indicates the Z-order, with items at the top of the list being rendered ‘below’ items further down the list.
The Z-order may be modified by dragging items in the Gauge Structure Tree to the desired position.