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iOS can't open local file with Application.OpenURL()
Hello,
I'm trying to open a PDF file downloaded to Application.persistentDataPath but the file wont open. I know the file is there, but Application.OpenURL() just does nothing. I have tried with:
Application.OpenURL(Application.persistentDataPath + "downloadedFile.pdf");
Application.OpenURL("file://" + Application.persistentDataPath + "downloadedFile.pdf");
Application.OpenURL("file:///" + Application.persistentDataPath + "downloadedFile.pdf");
From the Editor I have no problems at all, it is just when I build to iOS. I'm also having problems with Android builds, but I need to solve it first for iOS.
What is the correct way to open a local file? Am I missing anything?
Hello there,
I don't know much about iOS unfortunately, however I'd recommend building your paths differently. Either using System.IO.Path.Combine(Application.persistentDataPath, "downloadedFile.pdf") or Application.persistentDataPath + "/downloadedFile.pdf" ($$anonymous$$d the slash).
I hope that helps!
~Cheers, LegendBacon
Yes, I wrote some sample code for fast understanding, but the way I'm building the path is with Path.Combine: string filePath = Path.Combine(Application.persistentDataPath, fileName); Thank you anyway.
I know this is an old topic but you can find explication in the documentation: https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Application.OpenURL.html
iOS: Application.OpenURL cannot be used for opening local files.
