Syncing with External Calendars
You can set up calendar synchronization with external apps like Google Calendar by configuring the settings in Odoo. Here, you have to provide the Client ID and Client Secret password options. You can also enable or disable the Pause Synchronization option if required.
To connect to Google Calendar, go to the calendar module's main page and select Google or Outlook from the Synchronize with options as illustrated below.
This will allow you to sync your calendar with Google Calendar. After both client ID and secret are accessible. Choose "Connect" to proceed. Once synced, all calendar changes will be reflected across the platforms in real-time.
Use the calendar filters to view only your events or events for specific users or departments. You can also search for events based on keywords, dates, or related records (e.g., specific projects or sales leads).
Reminders
The "Reminders" alerts in Odoo 18's Calendar module alert users to forthcoming occasions or meetings. These alerts, which may be delivered by email or in-app, make sure that everyone is informed of the planned events and can get ready.
To do this, choose the Reminder option from the Configuration menu. This will show all the preconfigured Calendar Alarm lists with their corresponding Type, Remind Before time and Unit details as shown in the screenshot below.
You can select from a range of predefined reminders or create a new one by clicking the ‘New’ button. A new configuration form will appear, and you may enter the alarm's ‘Type’ Notification, Email or SMS Text Message. According to the ‘Type’ field the other fields may vary. Here, we are choosing the Reminder Type as ‘Email.’ Then, provide an ‘Email Template’ and time range in the ‘Remind Before’ area.
After saving the new Reminder, this may be set up as calendar alarms in the Odoo 18 Calendar module according to the requirements.
The Odoo 18 Calendar module is a user-friendly tool that streamlines the management and scheduling of tasks, appointments, and events within the Odoo ERP system, ensuring timely notifications, and thereby enhancing productivity and time management.