Understanding Notifications in FileMaker Go 19

Notifications in FileMaker Go 19 provide a powerful way to communicate with users even when the app is not in the foreground. However, the behavior of notifications depends on several factors, including whether FileMaker Go is running in the background or not.

When FileMaker Go is in the background and notifications are enabled, pressing the notification itself (as opposed to one of the options) will trigger a script with the parameter 'NotificationSelected'. If notifications are disabled on the iOS device, no notifications will appear, and the triggered script will have the parameter 'NotificationNotAllowed'.

For example, if you create a notification with two buttons, one that brings FileMaker Go to the foreground and another that leaves it in the background, the same script will always trigger regardless of which button is selected. However, the script parameter will be set to a return-delimited list, including the name as the first value, the button label as the second value, and a Boolean representing whether or not the application was brought to the foreground.

In addition to these behaviors, you can also configure notifications using the 'Queue' option, which allows you to specify several settings for a local notification. Alternatively, you can use the 'Clear' option to delete a specific notification based on a calculation.

Overall, understanding how notifications work in FileMaker Go 19 is crucial for building effective and user-friendly apps. By leveraging these features, developers can create powerful and engaging experiences that keep users informed and connected even when the app is not in the foreground.

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