How do I create new layers dynamically via events?

Hi! New here and relearning construct. I am trying to read a JSON file and represent it's values by 3D blocks. I intend to generate a level by stacking arrays to form a 3d environment out of blocks.

I tried creating objects into a non-existing layer on runtime, assuming it will create a new layer, then increase the Z elevation of that layer later in the events. However, upon debugging, that wasn't the case as I found out that objects are still being created in the Layer 0(default).

I did some googling and found some old forum posts from 3+ years ago saying that you can't do that in Construct. Is it still the limitation in present? I know I could just simply set z elevation of each objects in the event but I am still rooting on my initial approach.

I am starting to feel at loss here.

Thank you. I guess I'll proceed with plan b and adjust my objects' z-elevation one by one... or is there a way to do this on bulk. just wondering.

You can use "For Each" loop to process all object instances, for example:

For Each Sprite -> Sprite set Z Elevation to loopindex*10

It's even possible without a loop:

Sprite set Z Elevation to Self.zsort*10

Where zsort is an instance variable on the sprite.

You can use "For Each" loop to process all object instances, for example:

For Each Sprite -> Sprite set Z Elevation to loopindex*10

It's even possible without a loop:

Sprite set Z Elevation to Self.zsort*10

Where zsort is an instance variable on the sprite.

Awesome. I'll try this out. Thank you!