Using HYPERLINK to open external files

Many times you may need to open files external to the NAV program. NAV has a built-in function that interacts with the file system to open the file with the appropriate application.

How to do it...

1. Create a new codeunit from Object Designer.

2. Add the following global variable:

   Name	Type
   Selection	Integer

3. Add the following code to the OnRun trigger:

   Selection := STRMENU('Image,Website');
   IF Selection = 1 THEN
   HYPERLINK('C:\Users\Public\ Pictures\Sample Pictures\Penguins.jpg')
   ELSE
   HYPERLINK('HTTP://www.mibuso.com');
   

4. Save and close the codeunit.

How it works...

When you run the codeunit you will be presented with a simple selection menu that asks you to choose between an image and a website. Depending on your choice we will use the HYPERLINK command to load a specific file. This command takes in a single string which points to a location and loads that pointer using the default program on the current machine.

If you choose Image then the Penguins image that...