Interop.CanOpen method

Indicates whether the device is able to open a specific URL

Syntax

Interop.CanOpen(<URL>)

The <URL> parameter is the URL we want to open. The method checks whether it can be opened or not.

Type returned
Boolean, indicating if the URL can be opened or not.

Example

Event 'OpenTweetGenexus'
Composite
  &AppInstalled = Interop.CanOpen("twitter://user?screen_name=GeneXus")
  if &AppInstalled
   Interop.Open("twitter://user?screen_name=GeneXus")
  endif
EndComposite
EndEventt

In this example, the URL "twitter://user?screen_name=GeneXus" can be opened only if the Twitter app is installed.

Availability

As from GeneXus X Evolution 3 RC (codename: Tilo)

Scope

Notes

• On iOS, this method returns False, unless you set Application Queries Schemes property.

See also

• Interop external object
• Interop.Open method

Sample

• EventDay