How do I preserve Zorder when using multiple layouts?

My main character is composed of parts, all on the same layer, with correct Zorder. I load him on one layout, with a HUD, and an event sheet brings me to a new layout. The Zorder is not preserved in the new layout.

All initial objects are Global. All layers are named the same between both layouts. Is there a quick fix, or do I have to manually reset the layout on the start of new layout?

Sorry, I guess I'm a little confused. Either you have the sprite objects already in the layout and Z-order will be preserved, or you load up the sprite objects using Create Object and based upon order of creation, the Z-order is preserved. So, I guess I'm not getting what you mean.

If you check out the Zorder in Layout 1, it's Blue Red Yellow, front to back. But regardless of the Zorder in the layout 1, it always shows up in layout 2 as Yellow Red Blue, front to back. You shouldn't see yellow at all. Even if I reorder my code on the general Event Sheet, it still doesn't effect the Zorder on Layout 2.

Sorry, example below.

Sorry, example below.

On Project Properties, I set First Layout = Layout 1. On esGeneral, I added "Move to Top Layer" for each piece, so:

Every Tick:

C->Set Position

C->Move to Top

A->Set Pos

A-> Move Top

B->Set Pos

B->Move Top

And it works like you want.