Create an "Add to calendar" link in Messages

You can easily let a receiver add an event to their own calendar by using calendar files (.ics). In this way you make it easier for the guest to remember your upcoming event.

Create a .ics file

The easiest way to create a calendar file is to use Apple Calendar or Microsoft Outlook on your computer.  

If you dont have a Mac or computer with Outlook, you can use an online generator like https://ical.marudot.com/. This is just an example of an online generator, please use it on your own risk.

Creating .ics file in Apple Calendar

1. Open Apple Calendar and add your event
2. Fill inn additional information as venue
3. Drag the upcoming event from your calendar and to your desktop

Creating .ics file in Microsoft Outlook

1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to your calendar
2. Click "New Appointment"
3. Fill inn subject, location and time
4. Go to File in the top menu and choose "Save As"
5. Save the .ics file to your desktop

Add the calendar file to your message in Oiiku

1. Go to "App" in the top menu and choose "Files" tab in the app editor
2. Click on "Choose file" and upload your .ics calendar file
3. Copy the url belonging to the file (the one in the top of the list)
4. Go to "Messages" in the top menu and open an existing message or create a new one
5. Add an "Add to calendar" link or button to the messages. You can create a link by marking the text and clicking on the chain symbol. Paste the url you have copied from files to the link field on the right menu.
6. Remember to save the message after closing the editor.

Please see Messages E-mail for more information about how to create messages.