Method

ShowURL

Warning

This item was deprecated in version 2021r2. Please use System.GotoURL as a replacement.

Description

Uses the appropriate web browser application (based on the user's Internet settings) to go to the HTTP URL specified.

Usage

ShowURL(URL)

Part	Type	Description
URL	String	The HTTP address to go to. Other types of addresses (ftp, smb, mailto) depend on the operating system and the browser.

Notes

Displays the supplied URL in the user's default web browser. If the browser is not open, it will launch the browser. Whether the URL opens in a new tab or a new window is controlled by the user's browser settings.

ShowURL is not global in a web app so you need to use WebControl.GotoURL instead.

A URL is an address for Internet locations such as web sites, FTP and email addresses.

Some web browsers have a limit on the length of a URL. These are common prefixes:

URL Prefix	Type	Notes
http://	web site	Displays in the default web browser.
mailto:	email	Opens the default email client with the supplied email address filled in.
ftp://	file transfer protocol	Opens the default FTP application to download the specified file.

Sample code

This desktop code launches the user's chosen web browser and go to the Xojo web page.

ShowURL("http://www.xojo.com")

This desktop code launches the user's chosen FTP client application and go to an FTP site.

ShowURL("ftp://ftp.mysite.com/uploads")

This desktop code launches the user's chosen email application and create a new email message, with the specified email address in the "To" area.

ShowURL("mailto:diana@themyscira.org")

Compatibility

All project types on all supported operating systems.