Z-order
The priority assigned to overlapping parts of a chart element, Flash object element, or a report. Parts having a higher Z-order hide parts having a lower Z‑order.
1 The order in which a combination, multiple
y-axis, or three-dimensional chart element displays the chart series. The example in
Figure G‑57 shows a bar series having a Z‑order of 1 and an area series having a Z‑order of 0.
Figure G‑57 Multiple y-axis chart having bar series in front of area series
2 In Actuate BIRT technology, the order of AddOns providing decoration to a Flash object element. For example,
Figure G‑58 shows a meter chart having a background of two rectangle AddOns. The smaller rectangle, having a higher Z-order than the larger rectangle, appears in front of the larger rectangle.
Figure G‑58 Rectangle AddOns to a meter chart
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