maximize a window programmatically

Question

hi

i want to maximize a window programmatically so that it cannot be resized once it reaches the maximized state(for ex: maximize the internet explorer and see it), i want to do it. i set FormWindowState property as

this.WindowState = FormWindowState.Maximized;
this.MaximizedBounds = (x,y);

but it doesn't work.how to do this.

the window i want to maximize is a window in my application

Answer 1

programically maximize the windowsate use

WindowState = FormWindowState.Maximized;
this.MaximizeBox = false;

Answer 2

When your form is maximized, set its minimum size = max size, so user cannot resize it.

    this.WindowState = FormWindowState.Maximized;
    this.MinimumSize = this.Size;
    this.MaximumSize = this.Size;

Answer 3

To stop the window being resizeable once you've maximised it you need to change the FormBorderStyle from Sizable to one of the fixed constants:

FixedSingle
Fixed3D
FixedDialog

From the MSDN Page Remarks section:

The border style of the form determines how the outer edge of the form appears. In addition to changing the border display for a form, certain border styles prevent the form from being sized. For example, the FormBorderStyle.FixedDialog border style changes the border of the form to that of a dialog box and prevents the form from being resized. The border style can also affect the size or availability of the caption bar section of a form.

It will change the appearance of the form if you pick Fixed3D for example, and you'll probably have to do some work if you want the form to restore to non-maximised and be resizeable again.

Answer 4

You were close... after your code of

WindowState = FormWindowState.Maximized;

THEN, set the form's min/max size capacity to the value once its sized out.

MinimumSize = this.Size;
MaximumSize = this.Size;