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Xcode Interface Builder: Z-Index, Z-order of a button, image, UI element, etc?


I'm dragging things around in an Xcode Interface Builder Storyboard... I'd like to specify whether an image is in front (like an indicator) or behind a button (like a background).

I don't see any z-index property as I'm used to seeing on other environments.

If there isn't a z-index property, what is the best way to go about what I'm trying to accomplish?


Solution

  • I achieved what I wanted by clicking on a ui element (button, image, text, etc) and going to the Layout menu (at the top of screen) and then I used "bring to front", "send to back", etc.

    In Xcode 4.2 you'll find the options in menu up top: Editor->Arrange