7.5. Calendars

Evolution can work with multiple calendars. With File+Import, import calendars in iCalendar format. Use the calendar to enter appointments and schedule meetings with others. If desired, be reminded of your plans.

Figure 7.3. The Evolution Calendar

The Evolution Calendar

7.5.1. Adding Appointments

To add a new appointment to your calendar, click File+New+Appointment. Under the Appointment tab, enter the details for the appointment. Select a category, if desired, to ease searching and sorting later. Optionally set for Evolution to provide a reminder before your appointment under Alarm. If the appointment occurs regularly, set that under Recurrence. Click OK after all settings are made. The new appointment is then shown in your calendar.

7.5.2. Scheduling a Meeting

To schedule a meeting with other people, select File+New+Meeting. Enter information as for an appointment. Add the attendees in Invitations or Scheduling. To enter attendees from your address book, use Contacts to open a dialog in which to select them. Scheduling can also be used to schedule a time that fits all attendees. Press Autopick after configuring participants to find a time.

7.5.3. Adding Calendars

GroupWise and Exchange calendars should be configured in the account configuration. To add additional local or Web calendars, select File+New+Calendar. Select the desired type and enter the required information.


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