changing layer within a group by script/ speed of "start editing"

[Eric Corbett]

Try using the relayer command;

relayer grc 1 of grp x after grc 2 of grp x

You don't need to start editing with relayer, but you need to be careful not to relayer an object to outside the group.

HTH

Eric



> On Jan 25, 2015, at 17:19, Dr. Hawkins <dochawk at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a group with four overlapping graphics.
> 
> Depending upon what happens, different ones want to be brought to the top
> and change the overlap.
> 
> I'm currently using start editing/set the layer of zzz to top/stop
> editing.  I think it also changes the size.
> 
> I can actually see the order in which this is handled on an iphone 6+.
> Fast, but visible.
> 
> Is start editing "expensive"?  Is there a better way to do this?
> 
> 
> I suppose I could skip the group and catch their handlers in the card or
> stack instead of the group, but . . .
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