Z-order when drawing graphics??

[wossname]

Thanks! I thought when I said "z-order" that would be a clue to "over and under"...but anyway....

I really appreciate your efforts and will give a great rating!

Thanks again..

I knew you meant "over and under" that is the very definition of the Z axis Its just the way you mentioned animation that makes alphablending more suitable. You can easily use BOTH z ordering AND alphablending to great effect though, give it a shot