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How do I open a link when clicking on text in Unity?

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by fstim82, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. fstim82

    fstim82

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    I'm not sure where to start when it comes to opening up a browser/new tab. If I have text that is essentially a button, like any link you'd find online, how do I open up a browser and go to that URL when I click it?
     
    fstim82, Oct 21, 2011
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  2. Superflat

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    It's not supported out of the box. Best way to hack it in would be with an invisible button :)
     
    Superflat, Oct 21, 2011
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  3. fstim82

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    That's what I intended, my question is actually HOW to hack it in. It's not so much a Unity specific question as a general programming question. Once I've clicked my button, what do I do to open up a browser tab?
     
    fstim82, Oct 21, 2011
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  4. cherub

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    this doesnt work?

    Code (csharp):
    1.  
    2. function OnMouseDown ()
    3. {
    4.     Application.OpenURL("http://www.webpage.com");
    5. }
    6.  
     
    cherub, Oct 21, 2011
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  5. fstim82

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    LOL, I didn't think it would be anywhere near that easy. Thanks!
     
    fstim82, Oct 21, 2011
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  6. Preisler

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    LOL
     
    Preisler, May 26, 2017
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  7. Ryiah

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    Just in case someone else stumbles upon this necro'd thread (seriously? three letters? that's a new record!), you can use Unity's latest acquisition - TextMesh Pro - to handle links in text.

    https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/84126

    By the way the OP hasn't been seen in four years. :p
     
    Ryiah, May 26, 2017
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