--- title: How to Build an Alert in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes description: How to build an alert in FileMaker 16 in five minutes image: https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AdobeStock_119615283-1-Apr-18-2024-12-47-13-9520-PM.jpeg --- [![Mainspring, Inc.](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/MainSpring_June2024/Images/mainspring-logo-cybersecurity-it-services-automation-qjudg0lgsu8o3zserelwpic5pgl0i7mbxusowrykj8.png)](https://gomainspring.com/) [mailto:hello@gomainspring.com](mailto:hello@gomainspring.com) - [About](https://gomainspring.com/about/) - [Our Team](https://gomainspring.com/our-team/) - [Industries](https://gomainspring.com/industries/) - [Partners & Certifications](https://gomainspring.com/partners-certifications/) - [Careers](https://gomainspring.com/careers/) - [Solutions](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cybersecurity/) - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/prosuite/) - [Automation](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/automation/) - [FileMaker Development](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/filemaker/) - [Apple Device Lifecycle Services](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/apple-services/) - [vCIO](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/vcio/) - [Cost Management](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/cost-management/) - [Support & Help Desk](https://gomainspring.com/solutions/support-help-desk/) - [Case Studies](https://gomainspring.com/case-studies/) - Pricing - [ProSuite™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing/) - [Evolve™](https://gomainspring.com/pricing-evolve/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.gomainspring.com/) - [Media Resources](https://gomainspring.com/media-resources/) - [Downloads](https://info.gomainspring.com/resources) - [News & Events](https://blog.gomainspring.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://gomainspring.com/contact-us/) # How to Build an Alert in FileMaker 16 in Five Minutes ### Subscribe to Our Blog - [Home](https://gomainspring.com/) - Resources - Blog Topics: [Time savers](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/time-savers), [FileMaker Pro](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-pro), [Tech stuff](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/tech-stuff), [FileMaker](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker), [User experience (UX)](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/user-experience-ux), [Government](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/government), [FileMaker tutorials](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-tutorials), [Automation](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/automation), [FileMaker in five minutes](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-in-five-minutes), [FileMaker 16](https://blog.gomainspring.com/topic/filemaker-16) In this vlog, we cover building a simple alert (or dialog) in FileMaker 16 in about five minutes. Creating an alert using this tutorial allows for more flexibility, both in terms of appearance as well as follow-up actions available for the end user. The reasons for building an alert into an application vary greatly depending on each individual need, but here are some basic examples: - Notifying or reminding the end user about a task assigned to them - Notifying the end user about an update to the application - Notifying the end user about a message from another user ### About the Author ![Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/hubfs/mainspring_mike_beargie_004_CROPPED-913x1200-1-250x250.jpg "Mike Beargie") Mike Beargie has been with MainSpring since 2013 and has over 10 years of application development experience. As a developer, he creates solutions for clients in a wide variety of sectors across the U.S. and abroad. Prior to working at MainSpring, Mike worked as the lead developer for a consulting company, serving high profile political, special interest and nonprofit clients in the Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio, markets. Mike regularly presents solutions and best practices to the FileMaker development community around the country, and is well known as an answer man online as well. In 2014 and 2016, Mike was recognized with the FileMaker Excellence Award for community contributions. Mike is a man of many hobbies, including woodworking, home brewing, art and music. [More Articles by Mike Beargie](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/mbeargie) ### Related Articles ## Getting Started We’ll discuss your business, needs, and expectations to get you on a path to better IT. 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