Hi,

All embedded objects within the chart will appear above the actual
charting layer.

Maybe you could produce the rectangular area using dummy data series.
What information does the rectangle relate to in the context of your chart?

Cheers
Andy

Geert Porteman wrote:
Hi,

How can I change the Z-order of objects in the plotting area?
I Added a rectangle, which was meant to appear in the background, but it
covers my data series.

Thanks,

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