How to mail text in swift 4
To send a text message programmatically in Swift 4, you can use the MessageUI framework. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Import MessageUI
In your Swift file, add the following line at the top:
import MessageUI
Step 2: Create a MFMessageComposeViewController
Create an instance of MFMessageComposeViewController
, which is a view controller that allows the user to compose a text message:
let messageComposer = MFMessageComposeViewController()
Step 3: Set the Recipient and Message
Set the recipient's phone number and the message you want to send:
messageComposer.recipients = ["+1234567890"] // Replace with the recipient's phone number
messageComposer.body = "Hello, this is a test message!" // Replace with your message
Step 4: Present the Message Composer
Present the message composer view controller modally:
present(messageComposer, animated: true, completion: nil)
Step 5: Handle the Message Sent Completion
Implement the messageComposeViewController(_:didFinishWith:)
method to handle the message sent completion:
func messageComposeViewController(_ controller: MFMessageComposeViewController, didFinishWith result: MessageComposeResult) {
switch result {
case.sent:
print("Message sent successfully!")
case.failed:
print("Message failed to send.")
case.cancelled:
print("Message composition cancelled.")
}
dismiss(animated: true, completion: nil)
}
Step 6: Add the Message Composer to Your View Controller
Add the message composer to your view controller's view hierarchy:
override func viewDidLoad() {
super.viewDidLoad()
//...
if MFMessageComposeViewController.canSendText() {
let messageComposer = MFMessageComposeViewController()
// Set the recipient and message
messageComposer.recipients = ["+1234567890"]
messageComposer.body = "Hello, this is a test message!"
// Present the message composer
present(messageComposer, animated: true, completion: nil)
}
}
That's it! With these steps, you should be able to send a text message programmatically in Swift 4.
Note: Make sure to add the MessageUI
framework to your project's target settings and import it in your Swift file. Also, ensure that the device has a cellular connection or Wi-Fi and that the recipient's phone number is valid.