Screen object layering in iso mode.

ID:1450356
 
Dec 21 2013, 9:00 pm
(See the best response by Kaiochao.)
Code:


Problem description:

Is there a way to layer screen objects behind the map in isometric mode?

This code:
obj
    icon = 'bigicon.dmi'

mob
    Login()
        ..()
        var/obj/O = new
        O.screen_loc = "1,1"
        O.layer = 1
        client.screen += O
        
        
turf
    icon = 'turf.dmi'


world
//  map_format = ISOMETRIC_MAP
    view = 8

Produces this image, an orange screen object layered behind the map.



This code:
obj
    icon = 'bigicon.dmi'

mob
    Login()
        ..()
        var/obj/O = new
        O.screen_loc = "1,1"
        O.layer = 1
        client.screen += O
        
        
turf
    icon = 'turf.dmi'


world
    map_format = ISOMETRIC_MAP
    view = 8

Produces this image, an orange screen object layered in front of the map.



I'm sure this has to do with the way iso layers stuff. Just wondering if there is a setting or feature I'm missing?
Dec 21 2013, 9:13 pm
Best response
BACKGROUND_LAYER, I'm guessing. ;)
Dec 21 2013, 9:15 pm
Heh. I knew I was missing something obvious. That fixed it. ;)
Dec 22 2013, 3:58 pm
Is there any other way to do this?

I run into the trouble where I am trying to place a "Sky" type of background layer to go underneath everything so you are not stuck with that out of place back area. However, even with a 1280 x 980 icon the player can see somewhat pass the sky image and that blackness.
Dec 22 2013, 4:43 pm
You know you can change the background color of the map element, Akando, right?
Dec 22 2013, 4:44 pm
Someone told me about that, but I have been unable to locate the Map Content section that they were talking about. From my understanding it is somewhere in the interface, but I am not sure exactly where.
Dec 22 2013, 4:47 pm
Double-click on the map element in the interface editor, Select the appearance tab, and change the background color.
Dec 22 2013, 4:48 pm
That did it... wow....