HTML5 Open URL in same tab

     I'm trying to add a button to take the user to a Facebook page, but when I use the "Open URL in Browser" block it always opens in a new tab, and it tends to get blocked by a pop-up blocker.  Is there a way to open the URL in the same tab, or the get around the pop-up blocker?  I'm using HTML5, and ideally want to post the game as a mobile friendly option on Twitch.

Thanks,

 - Mario

That doesn't happen to me. Maybe it's browser dependent? What browser are you using? It could also be down to people's personal security settings.

JeffreyDriver,

     I've tried using Safari, Firefox, and Chrome, on both a MacBook and an iPhone.  On the desktop version it worked fine, and if the browser did not open the link immediately it at least asked if I wanted to open a pop-up.  On the mobile version I was able to get the same result if I changed the security settings for each browser.  My concern is that on the mobile versions of Safari and Firefox, before I change the security settings it looked like the buttons didn't do anything.  I don't mind asking to open the link, but I don't want someone playing the game to click on a button and see nothing at all happen.  I've included an image of my code for reference.

Thanks,

 - Mario

Hi Mario,

I was looking for same thing.  I have used the solution provided in the below thread in an HTML5 game and its working fine in IOS , Windows & Android.

Have below code in custom code and it works , try out.

flash.Lib.getURL(new openfl.net.URLRequest("www.________.com"), "_self");

Solution thread provided by captaincomic :   http://community.stencyl.com/index.php?topic=44906.0