[OpenLayers-Users] Rootcontainers z-index

[Frank Broniewski]

Hello,

I am successfully using the OL SelectFeature Control with multiple 
layers. One thing that catches my interest is the z-index layering. 
Usually I take good care in adding my layers in a meaningful order to 
the map. But adding some layers to the SelectFeature Control breaks this 
ordering since the selectable layers are added to the RootContainer 
which is always on top of the layer stack. From what I read in the 
mailing list, this is so to ensure the proper event handling of the 
control. But then the drawing order is not satisfactory.

What can I do if I want to preserve my layer ordering and have the same 
functionality as the SelectFeature Control on multiple layers (hover on 
feature)? Should I add the event listeners to the layer?

I am making a map for the Luxembourg marathon with an animation which 
shows where the crowd is running at a certain time with the help of a 
marker layer and right now my markers are below the running track which 
is somewhat suboptimal ;-)


Many thanks

Frank

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