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Interface IRenderLayer

Namespace
FlowGraph.Core.Rendering
Assembly
FlowGraph.Core.dll

Represents a rendering layer in the graph canvas. Layers control Z-ordering and transform behavior for groups of elements.

Inspired by:

  • react-diagrams: Multiple layer types (LinkLayer, NodeLayer) with transform flags
  • Konva.js: Stage → Layer → Group → Shape hierarchy
  • Photoshop/Figma: Layer-based compositing model
public interface IRenderLayer

Properties

DisplayName

Display name for debugging and UI purposes.

string DisplayName { get; }

Property Value

string

IsHitTestVisible

Whether hit testing should include elements in this layer.

bool IsHitTestVisible { get; set; }

Property Value

bool

IsVisible

Whether the layer is currently visible.

bool IsVisible { get; set; }

Property Value

bool

LayerId

Unique identifier for this layer.

string LayerId { get; }

Property Value

string

TransformMode

How this layer participates in viewport transformations.

LayerTransformMode TransformMode { get; }

Property Value

LayerTransformMode

ZIndex

The Z-order of this layer (lower = behind, higher = in front).

Standard Z-order ranges:

  • 0-99: Background layers (grid, guides)
  • 100-199: Edge layers
  • 200-299: Node layers
  • 300-399: Selection/interaction layers
  • 400+: Overlay layers (tooltips, menus)
int ZIndex { get; }

Property Value

int