max-mapper/menubar

[Windows 10 pro] Application getting cutoff if taskbar is vertical

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#298 opened on Sep 17, 2020

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Description

Description

The menubar window is not full visible (bottom is getting cut off) with this arrangement:

  • Windows 10 Pro
  • 3 monitors (1 laptop, 2 standalone)
  • Windows task bar is on the right side of the screen (vertical)

The hidden part of the app has roughly 200px height

Specifications

  • Menubar version: 9.0.1
  • Platform: Windows 10 Pro version 1083
  • Electron version: 9.2.1

Other information

Could be related to this PR: https://github.com/maxogden/menubar/pull/217

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Research direction
Investigate the window positioning logic in menubar with respect to the Windows taskbar orientation. Refer to PR #217. Test with a vertical taskbar setup.
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typescriptnodejs
Domain
desktop
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