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How to set Z-index between leaflet layers?
I need to set z-index (control what is in foreground) between leaflet layers. It is possible to e.g. control between 2 (or more) geoJson layers or between 2 (or more) ImageOverlay layers, with bringToFront, bringToBack functions.
How to use GeoJSON to create a leaflet?
GeoJSON is becoming a very popular data format among many GIS technologies and services — it’s simple, lightweight, straightforward, and Leaflet is quite good at handling it. In this example, you’ll learn how to create and interact with map vectors created from GeoJSON objects.
How to set the zindex layer order for GeoJSON layers?
Those two methods have no concept of zIndex, so the only thing that works is pushing elements to the top (or bottom) of the SVG group or draw sequence. Also, remind that L.GeoJSON is just a specific type of L.LayerGroup, in your case containing instances of L.Polygon.
How are features and featurecollections used in GeoJSON?
Features in GeoJSON contain a Geometry object and additional properties, and a FeatureCollection contains a list of Features. Leaflet supports all of the GeoJSON types above, but Features and FeatureCollections work best as they allow you to describe features with a set of properties.
How to change Leaflet map panes layering order?
How to change Leaflet Map panes layering order (z-index)? Leaflet maintains that the Map panes elements contain all layers added to the map. The difference between many of the Map panes is strictly the z-index order of layering.
Which is a new feature of leaflet 1.0.0?
A new feature of Leaflet 1.0.0 (not present in 0.7.x) is custom map panes, which allows for customization of this order. In some particular cases, the default order is not the right one for the map. We can demonstrate this with the Carto basemaps and labels:
Is the leaflet API available in JavaScript?
Currently it’s not available in the Leaflet API. Luckily if Leaflet is using SVG, all objects are DOM elements and we can simply change their order. Here’s a sample code:
How to control the Order of layers in leaflet?
A Leaflet map consists of a collection of “Panes” whose view order is controlled using z-index. Each pane contains a collection of Layers The default pane display order is tiles->shadows->overlays->markers->popups. Like Etienne described, you can control the display order of Paths within the overlays pane by calling bringToFront() or bringToBack().
What’s the difference between leaflet and CartoDB layers?
Leaflet maintains that the Map panes elements contain all layers added to the map. The difference between many of the Map panes is strictly the z-index order of layering. I would like to use a combination of lvector.CartoDB layers, which are essentially overlayPane layers, with TileLayer, such as GeoIQ Acetate-bg and labels.
Why is the zindex not working on path layers?
All path layers (so all except for markers) have no z-index because svg layers have a fix order. The first element is painted first. So the last element is painted on top. @IvanSanchez described good why zIndex not working.