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Want to display your user’s events from a specific calendar? You can easily do that using the Microsoft Graph API connection. All you have to do is use the “My Events from Specific Calendar” use case. Follow the steps below to get started.
NOTEThe events displayed in the list will vary depending on who is viewing the page.
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Prerequisites
- You must have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.6.0.0 and up installed on your SharePoint environment.
- You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
- You must have the Microsoft Graph API connection enabled. Go to How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections to learn how.
- You must authorize the necessary permissions (Calendars.Read) in the API access page. To check, go to your SharePoint Admin Center > Advanced > API access.
- You must have the Design Element you want to use to connect on your SharePoint page. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g., Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.).
- You must have an Outlook calendar with events:
Step-by-step Tutorial
Follow the steps below to get started:
Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part
Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:
Close the Toolbox:
Select the ShortPoint web part and click the Edit Properties icon:
Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode
NOTEShortPoint Connect is currently only available in Grid Mode.
Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:
Step 3: Edit the Design Element
NOTEYou can use any Design Element you want. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.). For this guide, we’ll use Events.
Click the cogwheel icon of the Design Element you’ll use:
Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API
Go to the Connect tab:
Select Microsoft Graph API:
NOTEYou need to enable the Microsoft Graph API connection before using it. Learn more about it in How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections.
Step 5: Use the My Events from Specific Calendar Use Case
Search for My Events from Specific Calendar and select it:
You will be prompted to fill in the details under Query Parameters. Let’s start with the Calendar ID. Click Get Parameter:
NOTETo learn more about Calendar ID, check out How to Find Your Calendar ID.
Find the calendar you want to use and copy its ID:
Then, click Go Back:
Paste the copied ID in the Calendar ID field:
Then, add the [1] Start Date and [2] End Date:
NOTEYou can use placeholders to point to dynamic dates. Check out How To Use Placeholders In ShortPoint Connections to learn more about placeholders.
Click Run Query:
Then, select Connect:
Step 6: Map Items
Go to the Items tab:
Delete default content:
Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:
You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:
- #subject in the Title field - shows the meeting names as the titles.
- #start_dateTime in the Start Date field - shows the starting date and time of the meeting.
- #end_dateTime in the End Date field - shows the end date and time of the meeting.
- #location_displayName in the Location field - displays the location name of the meetings.
NOTECheck out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial to learn more about mapping properties.
Step 7: Save
Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look:
Click Update to apply your changes:
NOTEThe events displayed in the list will vary depending on who is viewing the page.
Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:
Once satisfied, click Save:
Congratulations! Now, with an updated view of their current events, your users will never miss important meetings and happenings.
TIPHave lots of events? Help your viewers easily find the event they’re looking for with the Search & Filter Toolbar! It lets them search, sort, and filter through events in seconds. Go to Getting Started: The Basics of the Search & Filter Toolbar to give it a try.
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