Overlays

Overlays are 2D objects that cover all 3D content (also can be a background of 3D scene, see Background style). Overlay can be Text, Image, etc.
A overlay object is a Command Target, can respond to messages and issue commands. But overlay has Transparent style by default, that is don't accept any message. Uncheck this style to resume it's command function as needed.

 

Background

As a special usage, you can let a overlay be drawn before 3D content, that is overlay become a background of 3D scene. To achieve this purpose, you just need check overlay's Background style in it's Properties Panel.

Overlay's Z Order