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# cascadingReferenceFrame

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

## Discussion\abstract 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.

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