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drawing priority
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[map display]
In 3D analysis, the order in which layers that occupy the same x,y,z positions are drawn in a scene. For example, if a road feature layer and an orthophoto are draped over the same terrain model, the roads and raster may appear patchy or broken up where they coincide. The drawing priority for the raster can be reduced so it will appear below the features. The drawing priority can only be changed for polygon features and surfaces.
