Maximize xterm via bash script

Question

I have found this answer providing how to manipulate the current xterm window's dimensions, ie:

echo -ne "\e[8;30;30t"

How can I modify this to maximize the window (xterm's alt + enter shortcut)?

Also, where do I find more info on these xterm command line modifiers?

UPDATE:

See multiple solutions below for both maximize and full screen (without title and borders)

Take a look at xdotool, I'd use that method to do so. What you need should be in here: unix.stackexchange.com/a/6001/7453 — slm, Nov 2, 2013 at 0:14

Uwe · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-02 00:23:47Z

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The commands are

echo -ne '\e[9;1t'

to maximize and

echo -ne '\e[9;0t'

to restore the original size. It's described in the xterm control sequences documentation.

answered Nov 2, 2013 at 0:23

Uwe

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Thanks Uwe. I needed to use 10 for maximizing. I don't need to restore the size after. Actually, what yours does is spread the xterm window over all 3 of my windows, not just the monitor it is on.
– ljs.dev
Nov 2, 2013 at 0:29
Semantics, I had asked for "Maximize" which your answer I think is correct for. What I was looking for (kind of mentioned in question) was the shortcut for full screen, which is the 10 code. I'll award you the answer as it was first with the best information and leave mine for reference.
– ljs.dev
Nov 2, 2013 at 0:33

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ljs.dev · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-02 00:27:45Z

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The supplied answer from Uwe did not work for me, but this did:

echo -ne "\e[10;2;t"

answered Nov 2, 2013 at 0:27

ljs.dev

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