Calendar Tool

Add the Calendar Tool to a Page 

1. Click Add Content.
2. Select the Main or Right Panel tab in the Tool Menu.
3. Locate the Calendar Tool under Calendar.
4. Click and drag the tool to the Main or Right Panel of the page. (Click Right Panel at the top right side of the page to activate the panel if necessary.) 
5. Click into the tool to add content.
6. The Calendar Properties screen will appear.
   • Select a Default View: Calendar View or List View.
   • Select Categories: All Calendars, Select Calendars, or None.
   • Select Category Filter: Show Category Filter or Hide Category Filter. This will allow users to filter the calendar by category.
7. Type a heading in the Add Header field. 
8. The tool defaults to Active status. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the content at a later date.)
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
9. Click Done (or delete the entire tool by clicking Delete in the Calendar tool bar).

To make any needed edits, simply click into the tool. Click Options to edit Upcoming Events Properties.

Right-Side Panel Calendar

A calendar placed in the Right Panel displays a small calendar grid with events indicated by a dot (this is visible on a published page only). If you click on a dot, the event(s) for the day display below the calendar grid. You can view additional information about the event by clicking the event name.

Calendar Tool Properties

If you add a new calendar category, you'll need to update the Calendar Properties to include this new category. 

1. Click into the Calendar Tool on your page.
2. Click Options.
3. Select from the following:
   • Default Range - Select the date range to display.
     
     • Current Month
     • Date Range
   • Categories -Select to display events entered in the Calendar Tool Database.
     • All Calendars
     • Select Calendars
     • None
   • Category Filter -Select whether or not you want the Category Filter to display on the page (this would allow users to filter events by category.)
     • Show Category Filter
     • Hide Category Filter
4. Click Save(or Cancel to discard your changes).

Schedule An Access Status Change

You can schedule a tool to become Active or Inactive on a specific date. 

1. Click into the tool.
2. Click Schedule in the Calendar toolbar.
3. Select a Date for the status change.
4. Select a New Access Status.
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
5. Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.
6. Click Save(or Cancel to discard your changes).

If you have any questions or need help, send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com!