z index instead of just "on top"

[sm_jamieson]

I just checked out HH4. Disappointed there is no z-index on the modules, still just "on top" (with a new backwards option).
This should be in with the mouse/touch stuff, although currently no touchscreen can "pull" things up or "push" them down.
If you set 2 things as "on top" either one can actually end up on top.
Many times I want to control more than 2 layers.
Thanks,
Simon.

[SylvainT]

Yes, I agree, sometimes I need more than 3 positions for layers.
But, I think it will be a problem for compatibility for all user if Senso changes something there.
Let's see.

Sylvain

[x.iso]

it was discussed before and the problem was that if you're given ability to input specific Z index, it can easily clash with same index. but, I think as a secondary setting this could work out easily, like if 2 same Z-indexes meet, then follow current layering priority system and that's it. I think this will not break compatibility at least (not like there's forward compatibility).

[senso]

It's an hard job to do that especially in a cross-platform context.
Actually, the z-order is the object creation order. so after a ctrl-X and and ctrl-V the z-order is automatically set "on top". So you can change manualy the z order in special cases.