Z Order in angle

I now how to render objects with top-down z ordering, but I want to render in 45� direction. Any idea?

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Compare their positions with offset at 45 degrees, I believe. Just like you compare Z levels, you can compare on diagonals.

I think that I found the answer:

Z order = ( X + Y ) / 2

Is this correct (so simple)?

I'm not entirely sure what you mean but if it's for a game with the same perspective like diablo but with NO third axis of movement (jumping) i find something like this usually works

For each (object that needs to be sorted, best to use a family) ordered by Familynamehere.Y - ascending

• send to front

Hope that's understandable

Yes, I understandable this . But In my case I am doing it turning the layer 45 degrees. So Y based z ordering does�t work.

I think that I found the answer:

Z order = ( X + Y ) / 2

Is this correct (so simple)?

I think that's right for specifically 45 degrees. There'd be some trig for other angles, but especially for 45 degrees, that should work

Oh wow, yeah I guess when you think about it, the angle between x, and y will always be 90.

Thanks