Placing text over an image

sfto1 · 30 Jul 2012, 18:18

I can not figure out how to place text or even a leader/label as well as dimensions over an image in Layout 3. The image crops the text/dimensions. I have tried the move to front/back feature and nothing seems to work. Any ideas?

baz · 30 Jul 2012, 22:45

You probably have the objects on different layers? If so you have to change the order of the layers in the tray. Select and drag. Higher up the list is higher on the stack. 'Send behind' etc. only works on objects on the same layer.
Good idea to lock the image layer too.

ArCAD-UK · 31 Jul 2012, 09:20

As above, build up your layers so the layers list has the items you want at the "front" at the top and items at the "back" at the bottom e.g.
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sfto1 · 1 Aug 2012, 15:40

Thanks BAZ and ARCAD-UK

The layer hierarchy is good info. I did have the elements on the same layer, it seems that I was having an issue with the model style and the the background. When I removed the background in the model, the text was able to be seen as I placed it over the image. Seems weird.

Also, should images and text be on different layers?

So any additional thoughts and comments from anyone would be appreciated.

Dave R · 13 Aug 2012, 18:20

I moved this post into the LayOut Discussion because the topic has nothing to do with a bugs in LayOut.