ShowURL Method

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

Syntax

ShowURL URL

Parameters
URL	String	The URL, ftp, or email address to go to.

Notes

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. URL's are addresses for Internet locations such as ftp and web sites. The ShowURL method uses the user's Internet preferences to determine which application to launch based on the type of URL specified. For example, passing a URL that beings with "http" will launch the user's web browser. Some browsers have limits on the length of a URL.

Examples

This example will launch the user's chosen web browser and go to the REAL Software web page.

ShowURL "http://www.realsoftware.com"

This example will launch the user's chosen ftp client application and go to an ftp site.

ShowURL "ftp://ftp.realsoftware.com/current_release"

This example will launch the user's chosen e-mail client application and create a new e-mail message, with the recipient's e-mail address in the "To" area

ShowURL "mailto:batman@batcave.org"