layout mode – identify field

[Andreas .]

Hi,

how is it possible to know the name of a field in the layout mode ?

In some layouts I prefer to delete the description field in some cases or I might loose the information field by dragging the fields around. In this cases I am not able to identify the fields anymore.

I would expect this information in the inspector sidebar.

best
Andreas

[Brendan]

Hi Andreas.

Yes it’s there. Click the Layout button, then click the Layers tab at the bottom-right. Whatever you select there will show as selected on the custom layout on the left.

Thanks!

Brendan

[Andreas .]

Hi Brendan,

thanks, it was not that intuitive to find as expected but nice to see that it’s already implemented. 😀

best
Andreas

[Brendan]

Well the Layers tab also allows you to adjust the layering of the objects on screen. That is, which objects are in front of or behind other objects.

If there’s a better way that could have been represented I’m very interested to know your thoughts to make it more intuitive.

[John McArthur]

Hi Brendan,

There doesn’t appear to be a ‘how to’ for changing an object to ‘front’ or ‘behind’ other objects. Am I missing something?

On other apps you just double click the object and select from a dropdown list the option to move it in front or behind, etc.

The documentation also says it can be done but doesn’t say how.

Thanks

John

[Brendan]

Hi John,

Just drag the objects up or down to adjust the z-axis layering from the Layers tab.

Thanks,

Brendan

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