Cascading Layout
The FWFM Cascading Layout addon replaces the default single-page scrollable layout with a tab-driven category switcher. Categories appear as a horizontal navigation strip at the top of the menu, and their items cascade below as you switch between tabs.
Use Cases
- Large menus — restaurants with many categories benefit from horizontal navigation that keeps categories always visible without scrolling.
- QR code menus — the compact, app-like feel suits table-side digital menus.
Enabling the Cascading Layout
Once the addon is installed and active, go to Settings → General → Theme and select Cascading as the active layout. This applies the cascading tab strip to your entire menu.
Global Settings
The following settings are available under Settings → General when the Cascading layout is active.
- Tab alignment — Controls the horizontal alignment of the category tabs. Options are Left, Center, or Right. Defaults to Left.
- Show categories as — Sets the navigation style. Choose Horizontal for a tab strip across the top, or Vertical for a side column. Defaults to Horizontal.
Per-Category Overrides
Individual categories can override the global cascading settings. Open any category's edit form to access these options.
- Tab alignment — Overrides the global alignment for this category's tabs.
- Display style — Sets horizontal or vertical navigation specifically for this category level.
Notes
- The Cascading and Tab Categories addons provide similar functionality with different styling approaches. Only one should be active at a time.
- The layout works best with the default FWFM template. Compatibility with design template addons varies depending on the template in use.
To install this addon, open the Add-ons panel inside FW Food Menu. See Getting Started → Add-ons for details on free addons, paid addons, and site verification.
