Method _getOverlayPositions

src/cdk/menu/menu-trigger.ts:298–305

Get the preferred positions for the opened menu relative to the menu item.

()

  /** Get the preferred positions for the opened menu relative to the menu item. */
  private _getOverlayPositions(): ConnectedPosition[] {
    return (
      this.menuPosition ??
      (!this._parentMenu || this._parentMenu.orientation === 'horizontal'
        ? STANDARD_DROPDOWN_BELOW_POSITIONS
        : STANDARD_DROPDOWN_ADJACENT_POSITIONS)
    );
  }

  /**
   * Subscribe to the MenuStack close events if this is a standalone trigger and close out the menu