How to use a phrase like "Open \(\.target)) in \(.applicationName)" when using a book domain app intent like `.books.open`?
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To use a phrase like "Open (.target)) in (.applicationName)" when using a book domain app intent like .books.open, you would typically define an app intent that includes parameters for the target and application name. This can be structured as an app shortcut, which wraps the intent and allows you to pre-fill some or all of the parameters.
In the session Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents, it is explained that app shortcuts can be created by wrapping an intent instance, allowing you to specify phrases that include the app name. This is particularly useful for Siri and visual displays like Spotlight, where the phrase must contain the app name.
Additionally, in the session Design App Intents for system experiences, it is mentioned that app intents can open the app to a specific view, which is relevant when you want to show changes made by the intent. This behavior can be toggled on or off, depending on whether you want the app to open as part of the intent execution.
For more detailed guidance on structuring app intents and using them effectively, you can refer to the chapters "Structuring App Intents" in the session "Design App Intents for system experiences" and "Building the code" in the session "Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents".
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