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  1. APPS
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  3. POS Category Breadcrumb v 19.0
  4. Sales Conditions FAQ

POS Category Breadcrumb

by Atharva System https://www.atharvasystem.com/odoo-development
Odoo

$ 52.65

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Lines of code 376
Technical Name pos_category_screen
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://www.atharvasystem.com/odoo-development
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Availability
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
Odoo Apps Dependencies • Point of Sale (point_of_sale)
• Discuss (mail)
• Inventory (stock)
• Invoicing (account)
Lines of code 376
Technical Name pos_category_screen
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://www.atharvasystem.com/odoo-development
  • Description
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POS Category Breadcrumb

Take your Odoo POS to the next level with a smarter, smoother category navigation system that makes your cashiers more efficient and gives you full control over how your store looks. This module improves the default POS experience with dynamic breadcrumb navigation, three flexible layout styles, and alphabetically organized categories for faster and more intuitive product browsing.

Odoo 19.0 Community Enterprise 3 Layout Options

Key Features

Dynamic Breadcrumb Navigation

Track the active category path clearly and move back through parent categories without losing context during fast POS operations.

Multiple Layout Options

Switch between Top Bar Display, Top Bar Display with Horizontal Category Layout, and Sidebar Display from the POS settings.

Alphabetical Category Sorting

Categories are automatically sorted alphabetically so cashiers can find sections more quickly in large inventories.

Clearer Category Focus

Relevant child categories stay in focus after selection, reducing clutter and helping the cashier stay on the right branch.

Collapsible Sidebar Mode

Sidebar Display includes a toggle option so stores can expand category access or collapse it for a larger product view.

Responsive Layout Experience

The layouts adapt smoothly for tablet-sized POS screens, keeping navigation practical across different devices.

Odoo Default Limitations & Our Solution

Odoo Default POS Category Layout

Current Limitation

In Odoo's default POS, categories are stuck in a fixed-height layout, making navigation tricky. Unsorted categories and unnecessary visual clutter make it harder for cashiers to find what they need, especially in large inventories.

With categories displayed in a fixed height, cashiers are forced to scroll through a sea of unsorted options.
Odoo default POS layout
When a category is selected, child categories appear lower on the screen and slow down the flow.
Odoo child category issue
Extra scrolling and visible unrelated categories create a cluttered experience for cashiers.
Odoo scrolling issue for child categories

Our Enhanced Category Layout

Sidebar Display

Vertical Navigation

Sidebar Display offers a sleek, collapsible navigation panel that gives cashiers an expanded view of products while keeping category navigation clear, structured, and easy to scan.

Sidebar Display design with an option to collapse the sidebar for a larger product view.
Sidebar display design
The collapsed sidebar maximizes product viewing space so the cashier can focus on products.
Collapsed sidebar layout
Breadcrumbs and child categories stay visible to clearly identify the current selection.
Sidebar breadcrumb view
The responsive sidebar layout adapts smoothly for tablet screens and smaller devices.
Responsive sidebar layout

Top Bar Display

Focused Navigation

Top Bar Display gives cashiers a cleaner, quicker navigation experience with sorted categories and an easy-to-read breadcrumb trail above the product area.

Categories appear in alphabetical order so cashiers can quickly select what they need.
Top bar display
Selecting a category shows only relevant subcategories for less clutter and more focus.
Top bar category selected
Breadcrumbs update clearly to show exactly where the cashier is in the category hierarchy.
Top bar deeper breadcrumb
Responsive tablet view keeps categories and breadcrumbs visible on smaller screens.
Responsive top bar display

Top Bar Display with Horizontal Category Layout

Single Row Layout

Top Bar Display with Horizontal Category Layout places categories in a single row, giving cashiers a larger product view while keeping category browsing neat and efficient.

A clean horizontal row gives cashiers more product space without losing category access.
Top bar horizontal layout
Responsive horizontal scrolling keeps the layout practical for tablets and desktops.
Responsive horizontal top bar layout

How It Works

Configure It from POS Interface

Settings

Enable Category Breadcrumb from the POS Interface settings and choose the layout style that best fits your store workflow.

Configure breadcrumb behavior and choose between Top Bar Display, Top Bar Display with Horizontal Category Layout, or Sidebar Display.
POS category breadcrumb settings

Reload POS Data for Active Sessions

Apply Changes

After changing the setting, reload POS data with Limited or Full reload so the selected layout is applied correctly for active sessions.

Reload POS data to make the selected category layout and breadcrumb behavior active immediately.
Reload POS data to apply breadcrumb settings

Why Choose POS Category Breadcrumb?

Improves cashier efficiency

Breadcrumb navigation and focused category visibility reduce wasted clicks and extra scrolling during checkout.

Works well for large inventories

Alphabetical sorting and cleaner child-category presentation make large product structures much easier to navigate.

Flexible for different store setups

Choose the layout style that best matches your POS screen size and cashier preference without custom code.

Creates a cleaner POS experience

The module reduces clutter from the default layout and gives users a clearer visual path through category levels.

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