Problem with Layer Order

[allisonrose]

Hey! This may be a really dumb question, so forgive me for overlooking the obvious solution. I'm still learning Unity as I go along.


I'm having issues with game objects in my scene not showing up when the Background layer is active. (I'm using the VN framework)

I have two objects on my stage - One character model (using Live2d) and another random sprite just for testing to make sure this issue isn't specific to the live2d prefab object.


When I test the game with the background layer turned on, it covers up the game objects completely. I have attempted to try out different sort layers (UI, Default, even a custom sort layer)and it doesn't seem to make a difference. I have also tried putting my game objects IN the background canvas, but they don't show up at all then.


This is an image of a test run with the background image turned off. Everything shows up fine. But ideally, I'd like to use the background field, so this creates a bit of an issue.




Any ideas on what I'm missing? Thanks in advance!!

[Tony Li]

Hi!

The Background Canvas's Render Mode is set to Screen Space - Overlay. This makes it draw on top of any non-UI elements in the scene, such as SpriteRenderers.

Change the Background Canvas's Render Mode to Screen Space - Camera. Assign the scene's camera. Make sure your camera is set to Orthographic. The Canvas's Plane Distance is 100, which should place it well behind any sprites you put in the scene.

[allisonrose]

Great!!
Thanks once again (and probably a million more times in the future) for being so patient and helpful!

[Tony Li]

Always happy to help!