Multi-Level Navbar Menu in Power Apps

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will create a multi-level navigation bar in Power Apps. This guide will help you enhance your app's user interface by implementing a custom navbar that allows for easy navigation between different sections and screens. By following these steps, you'll learn how to define menu items, create components, and set up navigation effectively.

Step 1: Define App Screens

• Start by identifying the screens in your Power App that you want to include in the navbar.
• Create separate screens for each section of your application (e.g., Home, Company, User).
• Ensure each screen is properly set up and ready for navigation.

Step 2: Define Menu Items

• Navigate to the component where you want to define your menu items.
• Create a list of main menu items, ensuring they correspond to your app screens.
• Example of menu items:
  • Home
  • Company
  • User

Step 3: Define Menu Theme

• Choose a theme for your navbar to ensure it matches the overall style of your application.
• Consider the following elements:
  • Background color
  • Font style and size
  • Iconography for menu items

Step 4: Create New Component

• In Power Apps, go to the "Components" section.
• Click on "New component" to create a reusable navbar component.
• Set the size and layout according to your design preferences.

Step 5: Set Up Company Section

• Within your navbar component, create a specific section for "Company."
• Include sub-menu items relevant to the Company section (e.g., About Us, Services).
• Use a gallery control to display the menu items effectively.

Step 6: Create Menu Gallery

• Add a gallery to your navbar component to hold the main menu items.
• Ensure that each item in the gallery is linked to its corresponding screen.
• Set properties to customize the appearance and behavior of the menu items.

Step 7: Create Submenu Gallery

• Create a second gallery within the company section for displaying sub-menu items.
• This gallery should show additional options when the main menu item is selected.
• Use visibility properties to toggle the display of the submenu based on user interaction.

Step 8: Set Up User Section

• Similar to the Company section, create a User section in your navbar.
• Define relevant user-related menu items (e.g., Profile, Settings).
• Ensure these items are also linked to their respective screens.

Step 9: Add Navigation to Screens

• For each menu item, set the OnSelect property to navigate to the corresponding screen.
• Use the following formula to link items:

  Navigate(TargetScreen, ScreenTransition.None)
  

• Ensure that navigation is smooth and intuitive for users.

Step 10: Remove White Space

• Adjust the layout of your navbar to eliminate any unnecessary white space.
• Use the alignment tools in Power Apps to ensure a clean and organized appearance.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have created a multi-level navbar in Power Apps that enhances the user experience of your application. You can further customize the navbar by adjusting styles and adding additional features as needed. Consider testing the navigation to ensure it meets user expectations and provides a seamless experience. Next, explore additional Power Apps features to continue improving your application.