Changes the current output device and viewport size of the X server.
Note: This command is usable only while the X server is running.
chvmode [ { + | - } l ] [ { + | - } c ] [ -vsize WidthxHeight [ @VSync ] ]
The chvmode command changes the current output device and viewport size used by the X server.
Viewport size specification is usable only for a CRT display and its resolution has panning option. You can use a Web-based System Manager Devices application (wsm devices fast path) to run this command. You could also use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) to run this command.
The following exit values are returned:
0 | Successful completion. |
>0 | An error occurred. |
chvmode -l +c
chvmode -vsize 1024x768
chvmode -vsize 640x480@75
/usr/bin/X11/chvmode | Contains the chvmode command. |
The lsvmode command.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.