Information

  • In the following topic you will find information on using the interface to Outlook calendar. 
    • This interface allows you to transmit dates from PLANTA project to Outlook.
    • This is a basic implementation which can be individualized and extended. 
  • For information on interface installation and configuration as well as further technical aspects, please refer to the PLANTA link help area.

In order to use the universal interface, the PLANTA link add-on must be licensed. If you have any questions, please contact your PLANTA consultant.

Transmit Dates to Outlook

Procedure

  • Click on the calendar button (to the right of the from/to fields) in the My Activities module. A dialog message will be displayed in which the automatically generated link to the calendar will be displayed. 
  • Copy the link into the clipboard.
  • Right-click on My Calendar in Outlook and select Add calendar → From Internet.
  • Paste the previously copied URL from the clipboard.
  • The dates shown in the My Activities module will now be displayed in your Outlook calendar as well.

Restrictions

  • The following dates will be transmitted: 
    • Only dates of projects
      • which have no actual end
      • which are active
      • which are not locked
    • Only dates of tasks
      • which have no actual end
      • which are not locked