launchURL static method

void launchURL(String url)

Launches a URL in an external application/browser.

Attempts to open the provided URL in an external application using the system's default handler (e.g., web browser for HTTP URLs, phone app for tel: URLs).

Parameters:

• url: The URL string to launch (e.g., "https://example.com", "tel:[phone]")

Throws an exception with message 'Could not launch $url' if the URL cannot be opened. This can happen if:

• The URL format is invalid
• No application can handle the URL scheme
• User permissions are insufficient

Example:

// Launch website
RtCommonFunction.launchURL('https://flutter.dev');

// Make phone call
RtCommonFunction.launchURL('tel:[phone]');

// Send email
RtCommonFunction.launchURL('mailto:[e-mail]');

The URL is launched in external mode (LaunchMode.externalApplication), opening the URL outside your app in the appropriate system application.

Implementation

static void launchURL(String url) async {
  if (await canLaunchUrl(Uri.parse(url))) {
    await launchUrl(
      Uri.parse(url),
      mode: LaunchMode.externalApplication,
    );
  } else {
    throw 'Could not launch $url';
  }
}