>I was attempting to create a container that could have controls and a data object in it, with the controls bound to properties of the data object. The issue with Init was in controlling the binding of controls to the data object.

You can do it, but not using the ZOrder method. Why don't you use the "Send to back" for the data object at design time?

>I haven't looked at the material in months and I can't remember the details right now, but if you are interested, I'll see if I still have any notes and get back to you.

No, thanks.

Vlad