The subscribe to calendar window allows you to locate and subscribe to an Internet Calendar (iCalendar). When you subscribe to a calendar, the calendar file is download from a server and imported into a local WinDates Calendar File. The calendar address is saved within the WinDates Calendar File so that you may Refresh the calendar at a later time.
The Internet address of the calendar file can be entered here. The address can start with the web prefixes "webcal://", "http://", "ftp://" or "file://" (for local files).
This function can be used to search the web for iCalendar files. Selecting the search button will open the iCalDates.com web site in your web browser which will guide you to calendars shared by others. Calendar subscriptions are accessed by selecting an Internet hyperlink with the "webcal://" web prefix. When you select an Internet subscription, the calendar address and details will automatically be loaded into this window.
The display name assigned to the calendar. If this field is left blank, the iCalendar file name from the address field is used to name the calendar.
The name of the local WinDates Calendar File that the subscribed calendar will be saved to. If this field is left blank, the iCalendar file name from the address field is used to name the calendar file.
The username used to access password protected calendars. Not required for public calendars.
The password used to access password protected calendars. Not required for public calendars.
This selection allows you to preview the calendar without creating a local WinDates Calendar File. The next time you open WinDates, the calendar will not display. If you would like to subscribe to a previewed calendar, close the calendar through the Calendar Manager and then re-open the calendar. This subscribe window will be redisplayed where you may subscribe to the calendar.