Minimap Layers

Z-order layer constants for minimap draw primitives.

Overview

ui_apps_minimap_layers defines numeric layer constants that control the draw order of minimap elements. Lower values render first (bottom); higher values render on top.

Module path: lua/ge/extensions/ui/apps/minimap/layers.lua
Usage: local layers = require("ui/apps/minimap/layers")

Layer Constants

How It Works

All minimap draw calls pass a layer value as the last argument to TextureDrawPrimitive methods (td:circle, td:line, td:triangle, etc.). The engine sorts primitives by layer before rendering.

local layers = require("ui/apps/minimap/layers")

-- Road background drawn at layer 20, foreground at 30
td:lineRoundEnd(x1, y1, x2, y2, w, w, 0, bgColor, bgColor, 0, 0, 0, layers.ROADS_BG)
td:lineRoundEnd(x1, y1, x2, y2, w, w, 0, fgColor, fgColor, 0, 0, 0, layers.ROADS_FG)

This ensures consistent visual layering regardless of draw call order in code.

Additional Exports

The following exports are available but not yet documented in detail:

• M.BACKGROUND
• M.BG_GRID
• M.COMPASS
• M.DEBUG
• M.GAMEPLAY_MARKERS
• M.GAMEPLAY_POINTER
• M.ROADS_BG
• M.ROADS_FG
• M.ROUND_OR_SQUARE_MASK
• M.ROUTE_BG
• M.ROUTE_FG
• M.ROUTE_POINTER
• M.VEHICLES_OTHER
• M.VEHICLES_POLICE
• M.VEHICLES_USABLE
• M.VEHICLE_PLAYER

See Also

• Minimap Additional Info - Related reference
• Minimap (Main) - Related reference
• Minimap Roads - Related reference
• UI System Guide - Guide