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NavigationBottomTabsUI DesignTutorial
10 Bottom Navigation Styles
Codular comes with 10 pre-built bottom navigation bar styles that you can add with one click.
Available Styles
How to Add
Method 1: From Templates
- Click the 🧩 Templates icon in the left palette
- Filter by Navigation Bars
- Click any style to add it instantly
Method 2: From Components
- Open Navigation category
- Drag Bottom Navigation onto your screen
- In Properties, choose the Style variant
Configuring Tabs
Select the BottomTabs component, then in the Properties panel:
- Add/Remove Tabs - click "+ Add Tab" to add more
- Icon - click "Pick" to choose from 3000+ icons
- Label - the text shown below the icon
- Navigate to Screen - select which screen to show when tapped
Tab Navigation with Flows
For advanced tab behavior:
- Connect the onTabChange event to a flow
- Use the Switch Tab flow node to change tabs programmatically
- Example: auto-switch to Cart tab after adding an item
Design Tips
- Use 3-5 tabs maximum
- Keep labels short (1-2 words)
- Use consistent icon style
- Active color should match your brand
- Dark variants work great for media/entertainment apps
Layout Tips
When you add a BottomTabs to a screen:
- The tabs automatically pin to the bottom
- Content above scrolls independently
- The BottomTabs never scrolls away
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