instructions.md

Instructions

Step 1: Export the calendar as iCal

1. Download the extension from the Chrome Web Store

2. Log in to VCH MySchedule

3. Click "Schedule" > "My Shifts"

4. In the Search Parameters section, select the search parameters. Click "Search".

5. In the Export Calendar section, select the export settings. Click "Download file".

6. A popup will notify you that the export is about to start. Click "OK". The page will reload several times and then download a file: vch-my-schedule.ics

7. Go to your personal calendar (Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, etc.) and import vch-my-schedule.ics into a new calendar. See instructions in the section below.

Step 2: Import iCal to personal calendar

⚠️ WARNING: Once you import vch-my-schedule.ics, there currently isn't a way to remove all events that were imported. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you create a new calendar as the import destination that is different from your daily calendar.

In your personal calendar, find the import button and select vch-my-schedule.ics. Below are the instructions to import for:

• Google Calendar
• Apple Calendar
• Outlook Calendar

Google Calendar

1. Open Google Calendar
2. Near the top right, click Settings (gear icon) > "Settings"
3. In the menu on the left, click "Add Calendar" -> "Create new calendar"
4. Enter your calendar details, then click "Create calendar"
5. In the menu on the left, click "Import & Export" -> "Import"
6. Click "Select file from your computer"
7. Select the downloaded file: vch-my-schedule.ics
8. Choose the newly created calendar from step 4 to add the imported events
9. Click Import

Reference: https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37118

Apple Calendar

1. Open Apple Calendar
2. Click "File" > "Import"
3. Select the downloaded file: vch-my-schedule.ics. An "Add event" tab will appear
4. In the dropdown -> click "New Calendar..." -> OK

Reference: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/calendar/icl1023

Outlook Calendar

1. Open Microsoft Outlook
2. Select "File" > "Open & Export" > "Import/Export"
3. In Import and Export Wizard box, select "Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file (.vcs)",and then "Next"
4. Select the downloaded file: vch-my-schedule.ics and click "OK"
5. Select "Open as New"

Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-calendars-into-outlook-8e8364e1-400e-4c0f-a573-fe76b5a2d379