This module is better than the old because it can accommodate four words in a single menu item.

SidebarMenu is a "categories" menu with added features for Opencart 1.4.9.1. It opens a sidebox when the selected category has sub-directories. This will install a new module, rather than replace the original "Categories" module. Read below the full list of features.

features:

- works in 1.4.9.1 and should work in previous versions too.
- works alongside the default Categories module or as a replacement.
- works with most major browsers (Firefox, IE8, Safari, Chrome).
- blends with any theme*
- adds a new menu icon in the title bar.
- adds selector icons for sub-categories.
- highlights selected category and sub-category.
- adds a contextual setup suggestions in admin panel.

* (sidebar width can be adjusted in the CSS if necessary)