How to create custom central navigation to guide users inside an app

Custom central navigation is a panel of buttons or icons, organized into sections, that directs the user to different tables and apps — working like a personalized home screen right inside the app itself. In Jestor, this component is built with no code, directly in build mode.

The problem with navigation that relies only on the side menu

When navigation depends only on the standard side menu, the user needs to already know where each piece of information lives — hard for someone just starting out or working on very specific processes.

Organized sections: finance, HR, teams, or different companies.
Available styles: buttons, list, or featured app icons.
Adjustable appearance: color, outline, rounded or square corners.
Transparent and flush mode: integrates the navigation with the rest of the app.

Navigation style	When to use
Buttons	Central navigation with visual emphasis
App icons	Quick access with visual identification
Transparent and flush	Full integration, no frame

How to build central navigation in Jestor

Add the navigation component: inside the app's build mode.
Create the sections: grouping related tables and apps.
Choose the style: buttons, list, or featured app icons.
Adjust the appearance: background color, outline, and corner shape.
Enable transparent and flush mode: if you want the navigation to look like a native part of the app.

How to configure it in Jestor: a common example is grouping by area — finance, HR, teams — and using transparent and flush mode so the navigation panel doesn't look like a separate block from the rest of the system.

Why choose Jestor to guide users inside an app?

Systems with many internal processes tend to feel confusing for anyone who doesn't navigate them every day — central navigation solves that without requiring training, working as a visual map built right into the app itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this navigation replace the standard side menu? No, it complements the side menu, guiding the user to specific parts of the app.

Can the navigation have no visible frame at all? Yes, the transparent and flush mode removes the outline and corners, integrating the component into the app.

Is this feature exclusive to one type of app? No, it can be used in any app built on the system.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

Get to know Jestor

With Jestor, you build navigation tailored to your process, without needing training for the team to find its way around the system.

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