max-mapper/menubar

Menu positioning not correct on different taskbar positions on Windows

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#232 opened on Jun 20, 2019

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Description

Description

Positioning of menu window is incorrect on Windows when you change taskbar position.

Steps to Reproduce the Problem

  1. Add menubar
  2. Change taskbar position

Expected Behaviour

Actual Behaviour

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Specifications

  • Menubar version: 6.1.0
  • Platform: Windows 10
  • Electron version: 5.0.1

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the screen and cursor position detection logic in the menubar library, specifically how it handles different taskbar positions on Windows. Check the Electron screen API usage, especially the primary display work area to adjust menu positioning.
Tech stack
typescriptjavascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.jsElectron basicsWindows taskbar positioning
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65