# Layers not working

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/layers-not-working/175683>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [January 17, 2006, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/layers-not-working/175683 "2006-01-17T00:08:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![brndn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@brndn](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/brndn)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2006, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/layers-not-working/175683/1 "2006-01-17T00:08:16Z")

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Hiya  
I have got hold of this cool effect from the source section.  
I am trying to overlay a graphic,movieclip or some text but it wont allow.  
This problem is in both mx and mx 2004.

help will be much appreciated