How to create a multi-level navigation structure with nested menus
How to create a multi-level navigation structure with nested menus
Creating a Multi-Level Navigation Structure with Nested Menus
The Nested Menu feature in Cadence allows you to organize related menu items under a single dropdown menu, creating a cleaner, hierarchical navigation structure for your event. This approach helps reduce clutter in your main navigation while making it easier for attendees to find related content.
When to use
When you need to group related content under a single menu category
When you want to reduce clutter in your main navigation menu
When organizing multiple custom pages or features by topic or department
When creating specialized navigation paths for different user groups
You must have Admin or Event Manager permissions to create and modify nested menu items.
How to do it
Navigate to your event in the Cadence admin dashboard.
Select Menu from the left navigation menu.
Click the "Create Nested Custom Item" button at the top of the page.
Enter a name for your parent menu in the "Menu Label" field.
Use clear, descriptive names that help users understand what content they'll find inside the dropdown.
Select an icon from the dropdown to visually represent your nested menu.
Set visibility by choosing who can see this menu item:
All (everyone can see it)
None (hidden from menu but accessible via direct link)
Specified (only visible to selected groups or attendance types)
Click Save to create your nested menu container.
Locate your new nested menu in the menu list.
Click the "+" button next to your nested menu to add sub-items.
Enter a name for your sub-item in the "Nested Menu Item Name" field.
Select a Navigation Type for the sub-item:
Website (external URL)
Material (document or file)
Single Collection (specific collection)
Multiple Collections (selected collections)
Company (specific company)
Single Company Group (specific company group)
Multiple Company Groups (selected company groups)
Embed Code (custom embedded content)
Custom Page (pages you've created)
Configure additional options based on your selected Navigation Type.
If you select both groups and attendance types with "Specified" visibility, users must meet BOTH criteria to see the menu item.
Click Save to add the sub-item to your nested menu.
Repeat steps 9-13 to add more sub-items as needed.
Use the drag handles (six dots) to reorder sub-items within your nested menu.
The order of sub-items in the admin interface will match how they appear to attendees in the dropdown menu.
Click Save at the bottom of the page to apply all your changes.
Troubleshooting
If menu items aren't appearing for attendees after configuration, verify that:
The visibility settings are correctly set for the intended audience
The menu item is enabled (toggle switch is on)
Any custom pages referenced actually exist and are published
Icons aren't overlapping with the rearrange handle, which may occur with long menu item names