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How do I import Calendar entries from a file?

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Select Calendar.

Select Calendar

In the target Sakai site, or from Home, select Calendar from the Tool Menu.

Select Import Events.

Select Import Events

Select Import Events from the Actions Menu.

Choose the import file format.

Select a file type and select Continue
  1. Select the type of calendar file to be imported (Generic calendar import (comma separate values), iCalendar, Meeting Maker, or Microsoft Outlook).
  2. Then, select Continue.

Choose your file.

Select choose file, select the file from your computer, and select Continue
  1. Select the Choose File button to browse for a file. The file name will appear to the right of the Choose File button.
  2. Then, select Continue.

Note: The import file must be in a specific format. For example, if you selected the generic calendar import option, you will see a link for a Generic Import Template that you can download to view an example of the correct import file format.

Preview items and import events.

Configure options and select Import Events

Verify that all the event information looks correct.

  1. Remove the checkmark for any items that should not be included in the import.
  2. To import events for a specific group, select Import events for selected groups, and then select the desired group.
  3. Select Import Events to complete the import.