---
title: cascadingReferenceFrame
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: appkit/nswindow/cascadingreferenceframe
---

# cascadingReferenceFrame

## Declaration

```swift
var cascadingReferenceFrame: NSRect { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The frame to use when cascading or sizing a new window based on the receiver’s position or size. This may be different from frame when the receiver is positioned by the system.