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ShowURL
Shows an URL.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Utility | 2.4 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on macOS and Windows | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "ShowURL"; URL ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| URL | The URL to open. | "http://www.filemaker.com/" |
Result
Returns "OK" on success.
Description
Shows an URL.Depending on URL the matching client will be launched and passed the URL.
Similar to FileMaker's Open URL script step, but passes through all schema.
Examples
Open MBS Website:
MBS("ShowURL"; "http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/")
Open Mail client for sending email:
MBS("ShowURL"; "mailto:support@monkeybreadsoftware.com")
Trigger FaceTime call on MacOS using tel URL scheme::
MBS("ShowURL"; "tel:+0123456789")
Open Skype and call someone:
MBS("ShowURL"; "skype:UserName")
Blog Entries
- MacOS System Preference Links
- New functions of the MBS Plugin Version 9.5
- Comparing Base Elements Plugin to MBS FileMaker Plugin
- MonkeyBread Software Releases the MBS Filemaker plug-in in version 2.4
- MBS Filemaker Plugin 2.4 release notes
- MBS Filemaker Plugin, version 2.4pr8
- Tipp of the day: showurl
This function checks for a license.
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 4th March 2023
