Is it possible to open an folio at a specific page from external link using URL scheme?

We want to link into a folio from another app we are creating.   We can open the Viewer app with the URL scheme we define in the app (e.g. com.name.app ).   However this always opens the app on the home screen.
Ideally we'd like to link into a specific folio or even page within the folio.  Is this possible by using some sort of querystring/identifier/anchor on the end of the URL scheme?

Yes, its possible but officially not supported and is not fully tested. Check DPS Tips App by Bob Bringhurst (https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/digital-publishing-suite-tips/id436199090?mt=8)
Download the Advanced Overlay folio and check "Buttons & Linking" - Slide 2

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