Calendar ReferencereferenceWindowsMenusDialog BoxesCommand-Line InterfaceCalendar File MenuFile menuPrint Current View:on File menuPrint:on File menuOptions:on File menuExit:on File menu&newline;∅&newline;∅
Print Current View prints the current calendar view on the
default printer.&newline;Print displays the Print dialog box so you can choose the
calendar view, appointment list, or To Do list to print.&newline;Options displays the Calendar options dialog box so you
can customize some of the features of your calendar.&newline;Exit quits the Calendar application.Calendar Edit MenuEdit menuAppointment:on Edit menuTo Do:on Edit menu&newline;∅&newline;∅
Appointment displays the Appointment Editor, for
scheduling appointments.&newline;To Do displays the To Do Editor, for creating and
editing to do lists.&newline;Calendar View MenuView menuDay:on View menuWeek:on View menuMonth:on View menuYear:on View menuAppointment List:on View menuTo Do List:on View menuFind:on View menuGo to Date:on View menuTime Zone:on View menu&newline;∅&newline;∅
Day changes the view to display the
selected day.&newline;Week changes the view to display the
selected week.&newline;Month changes the view to display the
selected month.&newline;Year changes the view to display the
selected year.&newline;Appointment List displays the Appointment List
for the current view.&newline;To Do List displays the To Do list
for the current view.&newline;Find displays the Find dialog box so you can
search for an appointment in your calendar.&newline;Go to Date displays the Go to Date dialog box so
you can enter a date to view (default format is MM/DD/YY).&newline;Time Zone displays a list of time zones to choose
from if you want to view a calendar in another time zone.Calendar Browse MenuBrowse menuShow Other Calendar:on Browse menuCompare Calendars:on Browse menuMenu Editor:on Browse menucalendar-name@hostname:on Browse menu&newline;∅Show Other Calendar displays the Show Other Calendar
dialog box so you can view another calendar.
Calendar names are in the format
calendar-name@hostname.&newline;Compare Calendars displays the Compare Calendars dialog
box so you can display selected calendars from the Browse list one on top
of another in a grid. Compare Calendars helps you find a free block of
time for a group appointment.&newline;Menu Editor displays the Menu Editor so you
can add calendars to the Browse list to browse or compare.&newline;calendar-name@hostname entries form the list of
calendars to browse or compare. Add calendars that you browse or
compare often to the Browse list using the Menu Editor.Calendar Help MenuHelp menuOverview:on Help menuTasks:on Help menuReference:on Help menuOn Item:on Help menuUsing Help:on Help menuAbout application:on Help menu&newline;∅Overview displays introductory information
about Calendar features.&newline;Tasks displays step-by-step instructions for using
Calendar.&newline;Reference displays summary information about
Calendar components.&newline;On Item changes the pointer to a question mark--click the
question mark pointer on a Calendar item for its description.&newline;Using Help displays information about using Help.&newline;About Calendar displays version and copyright
information about Calendar.Calendar Tool BarTool baricons:CalendarCalendar icons&newline;∅The Calendar tool bar provides the following controls:&newline;∅Appointment Editor icon:in Tool barUse the Appointment Editor to add, delete, and edit appointments
on your calendar, and set reminders, repeat interval, and privacy level
for individual appointments.
To see what the Appointment Editor looks like, click on its icon.To Do Editor icon:in Tool barUse the To Do Editor to add, delete, and edit To Do items on
your calendar, and set reminders and a repeat interval for
individual To Do items.
To see what the To Do Editor looks like, click on its icon.Previous view icon, in Tool barThe left-facing arrow changes the view
displayed in the calendar to the previous view. For example, if you
are viewing by month, clicking the left-facing arrow displays
the previous month.Today icon, in Tool barThe Today button changes the calendar display
to the current day in the format you are viewing.
For example, if you are viewing by month, clicking Today
displays the current month.Next view icon, in Tool barThe right-facing arrow changes the view
displayed in the calendar to the next view. For example, if you
are viewing by month, clicking the right-facing arrow displays
the next month.Day view icon, in Tool barThe Day view icon displays the calendar you are viewing with a single day's
appointments In the window. Day view also provides a three-month mini-calendar
for reference and navigation, which displays the month you are viewing
and the previous and next months.
To see what Day view looks like, click on its icon.Week view icon, in Tool barThe Week view icon displays the calendar you are viewing with a week's
appointments in the window.
In week view, a grid is displayed showing shaded areas where appointments are
scheduled.
To see what Week view looks like, click on its icon.Month view icon, in Tool barThe Month view icon displays the calendar you are viewing
with a month's appointments in the window.
To see what Month view looks like, click on its icon.Year view icon, in Tool barThe Year view icon displays the calendar you are viewing with a year in the
window. Appointments are not displayed.
To see what Year view looks like, click on its icon.See AlsoCalendar Month Viewmonth view window, Calendar view&newline;∅Month view displays the appointments in a calendar month.
You can change the display
using the Previous view (left) and Next view (right) navigation arrows
or by clicking the Day, Week, or Year view icon.&newline;∅See AlsoCalendar Week Viewweek view window, Calendar viewgrid, week viewweek view, grid&newline;∅Week view displays the appointments in a calendar week (Mon-Sun).
You can change the display
using the Previous view (left) and Next view (right) navigation arrows
or by clicking the Day, Month, or Year view icon.Week view includes a grid for the entire week showing shaded areas where
appointments are scheduled.&newline;∅See AlsoCalendar Day Viewday view window, Calendar viewthree-month mini-calendar, day viewday view, three-month mini-calendar&newline;∅Day view displays the appointments in a calendar day.
You can change the display
using the Previous view (left) and Next view (right) navigation arrows
or by clicking the Week, Month, or Year view icon.Day view includes a three-month mini-calendar containing day and month
buttons for navigation. Click on the month buttons to change the calendar
to Month view; click on the day buttons to change the calendar to Day view.&newline;∅See AlsoCalendar Year Viewyear view window, Calendar view&newline;∅Year view displays a calendar year. You can change the display
with the Previous view (left) and Next view (right) navigation arrows
or by clicking the Day, Week, or Month view icon.&newline;∅See AlsoCalendar Standalone Appointment EditorStandalone Appointment EditorAppointment Editor:standalone&newline;∅The standalone Appointment Editor is started from the command
line by typing dtcm_editorfilename
or from Mailer.
Use the standalone Appointment Editor to create an appointment and save
it in a file. You can then mail the formatted appointment to other users.
Recipients of a calendar-formatted appointment can drag and drop it
on their calendars to automatically schedule it.&newline;∅&newline;∅DateThe appointment date. Use the date format, such as
MM/DD/YY, set in the
Date
Format dialog box.
StartThe appointment start time.
Choose AM or PM.
EndThe appointment end time.
Choose AM or PM.
The default appointment duration is one hour.
WhatA description of the appointment such as its purpose or
location.
Drag ApptAfter entering an appointment, use this icon to drag
the formatted appointment to Mailer or File Manager.
FrequencyThe repeat interval and frequency if your appointment occurs
regularly.OccursThe repeat interval, or how often the appointment repeats.ForThe number of times an appointment repeat.
SaveSaves the appointment in a file.ResetResets standalone Appointment Editor fields to the way
they were since the last time you clicked Save.See AlsoCalendar Print Dialog BoxPrint dialog box, referencePrinter Name field, in Print dialog boxCopies field, in Print dialog boxReport Type menu, in Print dialog boxFrom/To fields, in Print dialog boxPrint Command Options, in Print dialog boxPrint to File setting, in Print dialog boxPrint button, in Print dialog box
To access the Print Dialog Box, choose Print... from the
File menu or press Control+P.
To print directly, click the Print to Printer radio button.
You can select a different printer by:
Typing the new printer name in the Printer Name field.
Clicking the More Printers... button and selecting the printer
from the displayed list.
To display a description of the currently selected printer,
click the Info... button.
To print to a file, click the Print to File
radio button.
You can select the file to receive the PostScript output
by:
Typing the path and filename for the file in the File Name field.
Clicking the Select File... button and browsing for the file name.
To print multiple copies, type
the number of copies in the Copies field.
For file output, only one copy is created.
Choose the view or list you want to print from
the Report Type menu. You can choose from Day View,
Week View, Month View,
Year View, Appointment List, or
To Do List.
If necessary, set the correct time range by changing the From and To fields.
To set additional options, click the More... button.
The Calendar Options dialog box appears so
you can set additional print options for headers and footers, margins,
and the privacy level for printed appointments.
See .
When finished with the Printer Settings, click OK to establish your
choices as the new defaults and return to the Print dialog box. When you
print with default options, your new settings will be used.
Apply sets the new defaults, but remains in this dialog box.
Reset restores the options to their previous settings. Cancel cancels
any changes since the last Apply and returns you to the Print dialog box.
To set printer-specific options, click the Setup... button on the Print dialog box.
The Print Setup window appears. From this window, you can
examine printer information and define both Printer and Job options.
See
Print Setup
Window for more information.
When finished with the Print Setup window, click OK to set your changes
and return to the Print dialog box.
To send the selected view or list to the printer from the
Print dialog box, click Print.Click Close to close the Print dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Options Dialog BoxOptions dialog box, referenceCategory menu, in Options dialog boxOK button, in Options dialog boxApply button, in Options dialog boxReset button, in Options dialog boxCancel button, in Options dialog boxHelp button, in Options dialog box&newline;∅To change the default settings for all new appointments and to
customize your Calendar display, choose Options from the File menu.
Additional customizable options are available on the Category menu:Editor Defaults
Display Settings
Access List and Permissions
Printer Settings
Date Format
You can override the defaults for individual appointments using the
Appointment Editor.
&newline;∅
The following controls are common to all the Options categories:CategoryA menu of dialog boxes you can use to customize Calendar.OKApplies changes and closes the dialog box.
ApplyChanges the options you've edited.
ResetResets options to the way they were since you last applied them.
CancelCloses the dialog box without applying your changes.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.
See AlsoCalendar Editor Defaults Dialog BoxEditor Defaults dialog box, referenceReminders, in Editor Defaults dialog boxPrivacy, in Editor Defaults dialog box&newline;∅The Options dialog box is displayed when you choose Options from the
File menu. Choose Editor Defaults from the Category menu in the Options
dialog box to determine the default settings for all new appointments.You can change the settings for individual appointments using the
Appointment Editor.&newline;∅&newline;∅DurationThe default appointment duration is one hour. Change
the duration if most of your appointments are another length.
StartThe default appointment start time is 9:00 am.
RemindersSets your calendar to beep, flash, display
a notice, or send you email to remind you of appointments.
BeepCauses your system to beep
FlashFlashes your Calendar
PopupDisplays a dialog box
MailCauses your system to send you email
PrivacyPrivacy determines the information about your appointments
that's readable by other users browsing your
calendar.
Others See Time and TextDisplays full appointment to others
Others See Time OnlyDisplays only time commitment, not description of appointment
Others See NothingDisplays nothing to others
See AlsoCalendar Display Settings Dialog BoxDisplay Settings dialog box, referenceUser Calendar Location, in Display Settings dialog boxDay Boundaries, in Display Settings dialog boxHour Display, in Display Settings dialog boxDefault View, in Display Settings dialog boxInitial Calendar View, in Display Settings dialog box&newline;∅The Options dialog box is displayed when you choose Options from the
File menu. Choose Display Settings from the Category menu in the Options
dialog box to determine the default settings for Calendar views.&newline;∅&newline;∅User Calendar LocationThe name of the system on which the calendar
files are stored. By default, it's the user's own system.Day BoundariesThe first and last hours you want displayed on your
Calendar.BeginThe earliest hour you want displayed on your Calendar. For
example, this might be 7:00am (or 0700).EndThe latest hour you want displayed on your Calendar. For
example, this might be 6:00pm (or 1800).
Hour DisplayChoose from a 12-hour convention using am and pm,
as used in the United States, or a 24-hour convention,
as used in Europe.Default ViewThe view (Day, Week, Month, or Year) that is displayed
when the Calendar program first starts. Set this to the view
you use most often.Initial Calendar ViewThe name and location of the calendar
that is displayed when the Calendar program first starts.
It is usually your own calendar, but if you
schedule appointments for someone else, you can set the
Initial Calendar View so it displays the other calendar.
See AlsoCalendar Access List and Permissions Dialog BoxAccess List and Permissions dialog box, referenceUser Name field, in Access List and Permissions dialog boxAdd Name button, in Access List and Permissions dialog boxAccess List, in Access List and Permissions dialog boxRemove Name button, in Access List and Permissions dialog boxPermissions settings, in Access List and Permissions dialog boxlist, access&newline;∅The Options dialog box is displayed when you choose Options from the
File menu. Choose Access List and Permissions from the Category menu in the
Options dialog box to determine the access other users have to your calendar.Depending on the version of Calendar you have, you'll see one of the
following Access List and Permissions dialog boxes. Use the description that
applies to your installation.
&newline;∅&newline;∅User NameThe name and system (calendar-name@hostname)
of the calendar to which you want to grant access.Add NameAdds the calendar in the User Name field to the Access List.Access ListThe scrolling list of calendars and the access to your
calendar that you've granted to them.Remove NameRemoves the selected calendar from the Access List.PermissionsThree levels of access to your calendar
that you can grant to others. You can choose more
than one permission.BrowseBrowse (the default) allows users to look at your calendar.
You can set how much information they can see with the Privacy
setting. You can remove Browse access for selected users
using the Menu Editor.
InsertPermission for others to insert
appointments on your calendar.
DeletePermission for others to delete
appointments on your calendar.
&newline;∅User NameThe name and system (calendar-name@hostname)
of the calendar to which you want to grant access.Access RightsThe access to your appointments you grant to
specific other calendars.
PublicAccess to all your appointments marked Others See Time and Text
SemiprivateAccess to all your appointments marked Others See Time Only
PrivateAccess to all your appointments marked Others See Nothing
Note that each button is independent of the others.
Setting one button does not affect either of the other
buttons, nor does it imply access to any other type
of appointment.
PermissionsThree levels of access to your calendar
that you can grant to others. You can choose more
than one permission.ViewPermission for others to look at the appointments with the
privacy level (public, semiprivate, or private) that
you've designated.
InsertPermission for others to insert on your calendar appointments
with the privacy level you've designated.
ChangePermission for others to change on your calendar
(including deleting) appointments
with the privacy level you've designated.
AddAdds the calendar in the User Name field to the Access List.
DeleteDeletes the selected calendar from the Access List.
ChangeUpdates access for the selected calendar.Access ListThe scrolling list of calendars.
Select a calendar in the Access list to see its access.
The calendar called world means everyone.You can change the settings for individual appointments using the
Appointment Editor.See AlsoCalendar Printer Settings Dialog BoxPrinter Settings dialog box, referenceDestination setting, Printer Settings dialog boxPrinter field, Printer Settings dialog boxOptions field, Printer Settings dialog boxWidth field, Printer Settings dialog boxHeight field, Printer Settings dialog boxPosition fields, Printer Settings dialog boxUnits field, Printer Settings dialog boxCopies field, in Printer Settings dialog boxPrivacy, Printer Settings dialog boxThe Options dialog box is displayed when you choose Options from the
File menu. Choose Printer Settings from the Category menu in the
Options dialog box to determine the default printer settings for the
Print dialog box.
You can change the settings for individual print jobs using the
Appointment Editor.
MarginsSets the margins for the printed output. Type the desired values in the
Top, Left, Right, and Bottom fields. You can specify margin values in
inches (in), centimeters (cm), or pixels (pi). The default is inches
(in). The default value for all margins is one inch.
Your margin settings remain in effect until you change them. They are used when you
print with default options.
Headers and FootersIncludes headers and/or footers on the printed output.
Choose the type of information you want for Top Left, Bottom Left,
Top Right, and/or Bottom Right. For each position, you can select:
Date, to display the current date.
User ID, to display your user Id.
Page Number, to display page numbers.
Report Type, to display the type of report.
None, to display nothing. This is the initial default for all positions.
Your header and footer settings remain in effect until you change
them. They are used when you print with default options.
AppointmentsSets the privacy level for printed appointments.
Select one of the following for Appointments:
Show Time and Text ApptsShow Time Only ApptsShow Nothing ApptsYour appointments privacy level remains in effect until you change
it. It is used when you print with default options.
The available buttons are:
OKEstablishes your choices as the new defaults and returns to the Print
dialog box.
ApplySets the new defaults, but remains in this dialog box.
ResetRestores the options to their previous settings.
CancelCancels any changes and returns you to the Print dialog box.
HelpDisplays help about this dialog box.
See AlsoCalendar Date Format Dialog BoxDate Format dialog box, referencedefaults:date formatdate format:defaultdate format:changingDate Ordering settings, in Date Format dialog boxDate Separator, in Date Format dialog box&newline;∅The Options dialog box is displayed when you choose Options from the
File menu. Choose Date Format from the Category menu in the Options dialog box
to determine the default date format and separator.&newline;∅&newline;∅Date OrderingChoose from MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.Date SeparatorChoose blank, / (slash), . (dot), or - (dash).See AlsoCalendar Appointment EditorAppointment Editor, referencedefaults:Appointment EditorAppointment Editor:defaultsDate field:in Appointment EditorStart field:in Appointment EditorEnd field:in Appointment EditorWhat field:in Appointment EditorAppointment List:in Appointment EditorDrag Appointment icon:in Appointment EditorMore/Less button:in Appointment EditorFrequency:in Appointment EditorPrivacy:in Appointment EditorReminders:in Appointment EditorInsert button:in Appointment EditorChange button:in Appointment EditorDelete button:in Appointment EditorClear button:in Appointment EditorCancel button:in Appointment EditorHelp button:in Appointment EditorStandalone Appointment EditorAppointment Editor:standalone&newline;∅All the options in the Appointment Editor apply to only the
appointment currently being scheduled. To set default options
for all appointments, see .&newline;∅&newline;∅DateThe appointment date is automatically entered into
the Date field when you start the Appointment Editor.
To change it, click in the Date field, and edit the
date. Use the date format, such as MM/DD/YY, set
in the Date
Format dialog box.StartChoose a start time from the abbreviated menu or
edit the time in the Start field. Choose AM or PM.EndChoose an end time from the abbreviated menu or
edit the time in the End field. Choose AM or PM.
The default appointment duration is one hour.
WhatA description of the appointment or its location.Appointment ListThe list of appointments for the current
Calendar view that includes the appointment time and
description from the What field.Drag ApptAfter creating an appointment, use this icon to drag
the formatted appointment to Mailer or File Manager.More/LessExpands or collapses the Appointment Editor window.
Click on More to display additional appointment options.FrequencyChoose a repeat interval if your appointment occurs
regularly.OccursIf you don't see the interval you want on the Occurs
menu, choose Repeat Every and type a custom frequency.ForIf you choose an option from the Occurs menu, the For
field becomes active. Type the number of times you
want the appointment to repeat.PrivacyPrivacy determines the information about your appointments
that's readable by other users browsing your
calendar. Privacy set in the Appointment Editor for a
specific appointment overrides the default setting in the
Editor Defaults dialog box.
Others See Time and TextDisplays full appointment to others
Others See Time OnlyDisplays only time commitment, not description of appointment
Others See NothingDisplays nothing to others
RemindersSets your calendar to beep, flash, display
a notice, or send you email to remind you of appointments.InsertInserts the newly created appointment in your calendar.
ChangeSaves the changes you've specified.
DeleteDeletes the selected appointment from your calendar.
ClearResets the Start, End, What, Frequency, and Reminder
fields to their default values.
CancelCloses the Appointment Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.You can also create a formatted appointment from the command line or from
Mailer that can be mailed to other users by using the
standalone Appointment Editor.
See AlsoCalendar To Do EditorTo Do Editor, referenceDue Date field:in To Do EditorTime Due field:in To Do EditorWhat field:in To Do EditorTo Do List:in To Do EditorCompleted check box:in To Do EditorDrag To Do icon:in To Do EditorMore/Less button:in To Do EditorFrequency:in To Do EditorReminders:in To Do EditorInsert button:in To Do EditorChange button:in To Do EditorDelete button:in To Do EditorClear button:in To Do EditorCancel button:in To Do EditorHelp button:in To Do Editor&newline;∅&newline;∅Due DateThe date you want the To Do item to appear
on Calendar's To Do List.Time DueThe time the To Do item is due. Choose AM or PM.WhatA description of the To Do item.CompletedThe status of the To Do
item. The status is also displayed on the To Do list.Drag To DoAfter creating a To Do item, use this icon to drag
the item to another application such as
Mailer or File Manager.To Do ListLists your To Do items for the current Calendar view.More/LessExpands or collapses the To Do Editor window.
Click on More to display additional To Do Editor options.FrequencyChoose a repeat interval if your To Do item occurs
regularly.OccursIf you don't see the interval you want on the Occurs
menu, choose Repeat Every and enter a custom frequency.ForIf you choose an option from the Occurs menu, the For
field becomes active. Enter the number of times you
want the To Do item to repeat in the For field.RemindersChoose Mail if you want Calendar to send email to remind
you or another
user of a To Do item. You can also choose an interval of
time that you want mail sent before the To Do item is due.InsertInserts the newly created To Do item on your calendar.
ChangeSaves the changes you've specified.
DeleteDeletes the selected To Do item from your calendar.
ClearResets the Time Due and What fields to their default values.
CancelCloses the To Do Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Appointment List Dialog BoxAppointment List dialog box, referenceView label:in Appointment List dialog boxAppointment List:in Appointment List dialog boxCancel button:in Appointment List dialog boxHelp button:in Appointment List dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅The Appointment List displays appointments for the current Calendar view.View labelDisplays the time covered by the Appointment ListAppointment listDisplays the date, time, and appointment descriptionCancelCloses the Appointment List dialog box
HelpDisplays help for this dialog boxSee AlsoCalendar To Do List Dialog BoxTo Do List dialog box, referenceTo Do Type:in To Do List dialog boxView label:in To Do List dialog boxTo Do list:in To Do List dialog boxOK button, in To Do List dialog boxApply button, in To Do List dialog boxCancel button:in To Do List dialog boxHelp button:in To Do List dialog box&newline;∅The To List displays To Do items for the current Calendar view.&newline;∅&newline;∅To Do TypeChoose the category of To Do item to display in the To Do List:
All, Pending, or Completed.View labelDisplays the time covered by the To Do List.To Do listDisplays the date and To Do item descriptions.OKApplies changes and closes the To Do list dialog box.
ApplyApplies changes and leaves the To Do list dialog box displayed.
CancelCloses the To Do List dialog box.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Find Dialog BoxFind dialog box, referenceFind field, in Find dialog boxSearch All, in Find dialog boxSearch from/to, in Find dialog boxFound list, in Find dialog boxFind button, in Find dialog boxShow Appointment button, in Find dialog boxCancel button:in Find dialog boxHelp button:in Find dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅FindType a word or string of characters for Calendar to
use in searching through appointments.Search allCalendar searches through all your appointments
to match the criteria in the Find field.Search from/toLimits the search to the time interval in the from
and to fields.Found listDisplays the appointments found that met the search
criteria.FindStarts the search based on the criteria in the Find field.
Show AppointmentShows the appointments found in the search.
CancelCloses the Find dialog box.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Go to Date Dialog BoxGo to Date dialog box, referenceDate field:in Go to Date dialog boxGo To button:in Go to Date dialog boxCancel button:in Go to Date dialog boxHelp button:in Go to Date dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅DateThe date you want Calendar to display.
Use the date format, such as MM/DD/YY, set in
the Date
Format dialog box.Go ToChanges the Calendar display to a view containing the date
in the
Date field. For example, if you are viewing Week view and you
type 8/25/94 in the Date field and click Go To, Calendar
displays the Week view from 8/22/94 - 8/28/94.CancelCloses the Go To Date dialog box without changing the Calendar
display.HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Time Zone Dialog BoxTime Zone dialog box, referenceMy Time setting:in Time Zone dialog boxCustom Time setting:in Time Zone dialog boxOK button:in Time Zone dialog boxApply button:in Time Zone dialog boxCancel button:in Time Zone dialog boxHelp button:in Time Zone dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅My TimeSets Calendar to local time.Custom TimeSets time relative to Greenwich Mean Time.OKApplies changes and closes the Time Zone dialog box.
ApplyApplies changes and leaves the Time Zone dialog box displayed.
CancelCloses the Time Zone dialog box.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Show Other Calendar Dialog BoxShow Other Calendar dialog box, referenceUser Name field:in Show Other Calendar dialog boxShow button:in Show Other Calendar dialog boxCancel button:in Show Other Calendar dialog boxHelp button:in Show Other Calendar dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅User NameThe calendar name, in the form
calendar-name@hostname, to change the Calendar
display to.
ShowShows the selected calendar.
CancelCloses the Show Other Calendar dialog box.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Compare Calendars Dialog BoxCompare Calendars dialog box, referenceEdit List button:in Compare Calendars dialog boxBrowse menu:in Compare Calendars dialog boxGo To menu:in Compare Calendars dialog boxWeek grid:in Compare Calendars dialog boxSchedule button:in Compare Calendars dialog boxMail button:in Compare Calendars dialog boxCancel button:in Compare Calendars dialog boxHelp button:in Compare Calendars dialog boxMessage area:in Compare Calendars dialog box&newline;∅Compare Calendars is useful for determining when a group of
people are available for a meeting.
Use the Week view grid to determine available times.&newline;∅Edit List displays the Menu Editor dialog box.&newline;Browse Menu lists calendars entered using the Menu Editor.&newline;Go To is a field for changing the week displayed in the
grid.&newline;Week grid displays appointments from the calendars
selected in the Browse Menu list.&newline;Schedule opens the Group Appointment Editor.&newline;Mail starts Mailer, a mail application.&newline;Cancel closes the Compare Calendars dialog box.&newline;Help displays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Group Appointment EditorGroup Appointment Editor, referenceDate field:in Group Appointment EditorStart field:in Group Appointment EditorEnd field:in Group Appointment EditorWhat field:in Group Appointment EditorAppointment List:in Group Appointment EditorDrag Appointment icon:in Group Appointment EditorAccess List:in Group Appointment EditorMore/Less button:in Group Appointment EditorFrequency:in Group Appointment EditorMail button:in Group Appointment EditorInsert button:in Group Appointment EditorChange button:in Group Appointment EditorDelete button:in Group Appointment EditorClear button:in Group Appointment EditorCancel button:in Group Appointment EditorHelp button:in Group Appointment EditorMessage area:in Group Appointment Editorlist, access&newline;∅&newline;∅DateThe group appointment date is automatically entered into
the Date field when you start the Group Appointment Editor
from the Compare Calendars dialog box.StartThe group appointment start time is automatically entered
into the Start field when you start the Group Appointment
Editor from the Compare Calendars dialog box.EndThe group appointment end time is automatically entered
into the End field when you start the Group Appointment
Editor from the Compare Calendars dialog box.
The default appointment duration is one hour.
WhatA description of the appointment or its location.Appointment ListDisplays the appointment times, calendar names, and
appointment descriptions for the selected day for all
calendars selected in the Compare Calendars dialog box.Drag ApptAfter creating an appointment, use this icon to drag
the formatted appointment to Mailer or File Manager.Access ListDisplays a scrolling list of the calendars selected in the
Compare Calendars dialog box showing whether they have
access to your calendar.More/LessExpands or collapses the Group Appointment Editor window.
Click More to display additional options.FrequencyChoose a repeat interval if your group appointment occurs
regularly.OccursIf you don't see the interval you want on the Occurs
menu, choose Repeat Every and type a custom frequency.ForIf you choose an option from the Occurs menu, the For
field becomes active. Type the number of times you
want the appointment to repeat.MailInsertInserts the newly created appointment on your calendar.
ChangeSaves the changes you've specified.
DeleteDeletes the selected appointment from your calendar.
ClearResets the Start, End, and What fields to their default values.
CancelCloses the Group Appointment Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.
Message areaDisplays the number of calendars overlaid in the
Week view grid.See AlsoCalendar Browse Menu EditorBrowse Menu Editor, referenceUser Name field:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxAdd Name button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxRemove Name button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxBrowse menu:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxOK button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxApply button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxCancel button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog boxHelp button:in Browse Menu Editor dialog box&newline;∅&newline;∅Use the Browse Menu Editor to add or delete calendars from the Browse menu.
Calendars that you add will appear on Calendar's Browse menu, just under
the Menu Editor item.User NameThe name of the calendar you want to add to the Browse
menu in the form calendar-name@hostname.Add NameAdds the specified calendar to the Browse menu list.Remove NameRemoves the selected calendar name from the Browse menu list.Browse menuLists the calendars you have added using the Menu Editor.
These are generally calendars that you frequently browse.OKApplies changes and closes the Menu Editor dialog box.
ApplyApplies changes and leaves the Menu Editor dialog box displayed.
ResetRestores the Browse menu list to its state before you last
clicked Apply. Deselects all items in the Browse menu.
CancelCloses the Browse Menu Editor dialog box.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.See AlsoCalendar Command SyntaxCalendar:command-line syntaxcommand-line syntaxsyntax:command-lineStandalone Appointment EditorAppointment Editor:standaloneappointment:looking uplooking up appointmentdtcm_lookupappointment:insertinginserting an appointmentdtcm_insertappointment:deletingdeleting an appointmentdtcm_deletedtcm_editor&newline;∅Calendar offers the capability to look up, insert, and delete
appointments through a terminal emulator command-line interface.To view your appointments on a particular date, use the
dtcm_lookup command.To insert an appointment and set the Start, End, and What
field values, use the dtcm_insert command.To delete appointments from your calendar, use the
dtcm_delete command.To start Calendar from the command line, use the
dtcm command.To create an appointment and save it in a file, use the
dtcm_editor command.
You can then drag the appointment file from File Manager, for
example, to Calendar.To start the Calendar daemon from the command line, use
the rpc.cmsd command. You must be logged in as
root to do this.
Command-Line Syntaxdtcm_lookup [-ccalendar] [-ddate] [-vview]dtcm_insert [-ccalendar] [-ddate] [-sstart] [-eend] [-vview] [-wwhat]dtcm_delete [-ccalendar] [-ddate] [-vview]dtcm [-ccalendar]dtcm_editorfilenamerpc.cmsd [-s] [-d]Where the optional command-line arguments are:ArgumentDescriptioncalendarThe name of the target calendar.
The default is the user's own calendar.dateThe date for which to view, insert, or
delete an appointment.viewThe view to display.startThe start time of an inserted appointment.endThe end time of an inserted appointment.whatA description of the appointment.filenameThe name of a file to contain
the formatted appointment information.sStandalone mode for
rpc.cmsd. Usually
started by the inetd daemon, you
must be logged in as root
and start rpc.cmsd with the
-s option.dDebugging mode for
rpc.cmsd. Usually used in
concert with -s, above, prints
out diagnostic information to the console.
Calendar Date Field Error Dialog Box
This dialog box is displayed when an invalid date is entered in the Date
field. For task information, see
.
Message areaThis area displays the error message.
ContinueCloses the dialog box and returns you to the
Appointment Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.
Calendar Missing Feld Error Dialog Box
This dialog box is displayed when an incorrect value (for example, spaces)
is entered in the Date field. For task information, see
.
Message areaThis area displays the error message.
ContinueCloses the dialog box and returns you to the
Appointment Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.
Calendar Advance Error Dialog Box
This dialog box is displayed when an incorrect (for example, non-numeric)
value is entered in the Beep, Flash, Popup, or Mail field.
For task information, see
.
Message areaThis area displays the error message.
ContinueCloses the dialog box and returns you to the
Appointment Editor.
HelpDisplays help for this dialog box.