start external app from a LiveCode app

[jim1001]

Is it possible to start an external app from a LiveCode app using some kind of a link?

I've read the "launch" entry in the Dictionary but it doesn't quite fit the bill. I have no file to open, don't want to go to a URL in a browser or open a dialer. Just want to direct the user to an external app (already installed on the mobile Android device) preferably by opening it for them when they click some text in my LiveCode app.

Thanks for your time,
Jim

[FourthWorld]

Does the app you want to launch use a custom URL scheme?

[jim1001]

Thanks for reply Richard. The app sponsors don’t have a specific app in mind at present. They just asked if it was possible. I’ve done a quick web search for custom URL scheme as it’s new to me. Can you recommend a good source to read? Is there an easy way to see if an app uses a custom URL scheme?