Open URL

[john9210]

I have a script that is supposed to open a URL. Instead, it opens a folder on my desktop. Two script steps: Enter browse mode; OpenURL. The field that the script uses is a text field and contains the web address that starts with http://. Why should it be opening a folder? I can't find a setting anywhere to control this.

[Lee Smith]

Please post a copy of your script.

[john9210]

Here's the script:

• Enter Browse Mode
• Open URL [ Forums::ForumURL ] [ No dialog ]

ForumURL contains the email address.

What happens if an email address is not valid?

[Lee Smith]

Here is what the help states:http://fmhelp.filemaker.com/fmphelp_12/en/html/scripts_ref2.37.65.html

You stated that that is an email address, shouldn’t you be using the Email Script?

The Open URL should have a http: string such as http://fmforums.com/topic/99845-open-url/#comment-454398

 

[john9210]

Opps. I didn't mean to say email address. It's a web site address.

[Lee Smith]

1 hour ago, john9210 said:

Forums::ForumURL

What is the actual URL, not the field where it suppose to be?

Again, attached a copy of the whole script, including what is in the field Forums::ForumURL

[john9210]

I rebooted the computer and the script is suddenly working! Thanks for your help.