# Tile Navigation (cf.cplace.navigationTileWidget)

> **Not recommended for new implementations.** The visual appearance does not meet modern UX standards. Consider alternatives: workspace navigation, Breadcrumbs App (`cf.cplace.breadcrumbs`), Landing Page App (`cf.cplace.landingPage`), or Title and Page Links Widget (`cf.cplace.documentation.navigationWidget`). Use only when explicitly requested.

## Overview

The Tile Navigation app provides a widget for navigating from one cplace page to another without using the workspace navigation menu. It displays clickable tiles representing pages in a hierarchy, enabling intuitive page-to-page navigation.

**Key Use Case:** Dashboard landing pages, hub pages, or any page where users need visual navigation to child pages or related content.

## Dependencies

- `cf.cplace.platform` (cplace Basis) - Always pre-installed

No additional apps are auto-installed with this app.

## Types Provided

**None.** This is a widget-only app that does not introduce any custom types.

## Widgets Provided

| Widget | Internal Name | Description | Use Case |
|--------|---------------|-------------|----------|
| Tile Navigation | `cf.cplace.navigationTileWidget.widget` | Displays clickable tiles for page navigation | Create visual navigation menus, landing pages, or hub pages with tile-based links to child pages or related content |

### Widget Details: Tile Navigation

**Embedding Context:** AS_WIDGET (full widget with frame and title)

**Description:** Enables you to navigate from one page to another without using the workspace navigation menu, displaying clickable tiles representing pages in a hierarchy.

**Configuration Options:**
- Select which pages to display as tiles
- Configure tile appearance (icons, colors)
- Define navigation targets

**Best For:**
- Landing pages and dashboards
- Hub pages that link to different sections
- Visual navigation menus within a workspace
- Quick access panels for frequently used pages

## Usage Notes

### When to Use This App

- **Dashboard Pages:** When you want a visually appealing way to link to different sections of your workspace
- **Landing Pages:** For workspace entry points that need to guide users to different areas
- **Hub Pages:** When you have a central page that should provide easy access to child pages

### Configuration Tips

1. The widget works best when you have a clear hierarchy of pages
2. Consider using consistent iconography across tiles for better UX
3. Limit the number of tiles to avoid overwhelming users (5-8 tiles is typically optimal)

### Alternatives

- **Breadcrumbs App** (`cf.cplace.breadcrumbs`): For hierarchical path display (shows where you are)
- **Landing Page App** (`cf.cplace.landingPage`): For more complex landing page configurations
- **Title and Page Links Widget** (`cf.cplace.documentation.navigationWidget`): For styled tile links with customizable colors (requires cplace Documentation app)

## Investigation Details

- **Investigation Date:** 2026-02-02
- **Investigation Workspace:** `[App Investigation] cf.cplace.navigationTileWidget`
- **Workspace ID:** `jgfg3ey2433gv0bmugdkfo0y6`
- **Pre-installation State:** Only `cf.cplace.platform` installed, types: `default.page`, `default.file`
- **Post-installation State:** `cf.cplace.platform` + `cf.cplace.navigationTileWidget` installed, no new types