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 +====== Automated Life: Master A Schedule with Total Launcher & Macrodroid Taxonomy ======
  
 +A very interesting project once the world of **taxonomy** is understood. Simplistically, it is
 +  * //A structured framework for naming and organizing information into a hierarchy to ensure everything is discoverable and easy to manage//
 +
 +A more fully rounded understanding can be reviewed in [[https://enterprise-knowledge.com/breaking-it-down-what-is-a-taxonomy/#|this article]] by Enterprise Knowledge (2022). Use this background to turn a device (phone, tablet, computer) from a simple list of reminders into a dynamic, categorized ecosystem.
 +
 +Total Launcher is the interface to display automation results. It does not have built-in automation capabilities.  [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]], available on the Google Play Store, is the automation app that handles the hard work in Google Calendar. Total Launcher visually displays these results.
 +
 +The procedure is step-by-step, with "test trials" along the way to verify success. It offers one (1) taxonomy category:
 +  * Doctor visits
 +But others can easily be replicated using the same steps, just varying the taxonomy keyword and message content ... such as
 +  * Podcast recording
 +  * Gardening activity
 +Not every user may need these categories, but the procedure is a shell with new categories, notification keywords, and content injected to meet user needs.
 +
 +Enjoy!
 +
 +===== Procedure: Google Calendar Widget in Total Launcher with Gesture + Macrodroid Integration (with Taxonomy) =====
 +**A. Create a Pop‑Up Calendar Window in Total Launcher**
 +    - Long‑press an empty area to enter Edit On mode
 +    - Tap ''+'' > ''Graphic'' > ''Image'' > ''Window'' to open the "Window Portrait" dialog
 +    - Tap ''+'' to begin adding a specific window: name it ''calendar_window''. Press OK.
 +    - Locate that item in the list and tap its action icon {{ui:ui-icon_action-v4.webp?25}} to open it in edit mode.
 +    - In the top menu row, tap the Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_edit-v4.webp?25}} to open the window full screen. 
 +    - In the lower right corner is the Options 
 +    - Tap the center of the screen to reveal the Object Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_object_edit-v4.webp?25}} to reveal the manual size and positioning dialog
 +      - To briefly resize the window, enter X as ''165''; Y as ''1050''; Width as ''695''; Height as ''800''. Press OK.
 +      - - These measures are a good start but will later allow for resizing the window by tap/drag, which is visually easier. Manual entry is for more refined adjustments.
 +      - The new window has been initially created with basic options. Swipe right-to-left to close it and return to the "Windows Portrait" dialog. Locate the window in the list, then tap its "name" to add it to the launcher screen.
 +        - What is viewed is the default window image within its boundaries.
 +      - To get acquainted with the window, tap outside of the boundaries to deselect it:
 +        - Tap the window image to open the window and note the initial resizing and position performed.
 +        - Tap/hold/drag the window center to move the window
 +        - Tap/hold the center of the window to reveal the Option icon {{ui:ui-icon_option-v4.webp?25}} in the lower right corner. Tap it to open the Option dialog shown ++here.|{{:ui:ui-window-option-dialog-v4.webp?direct&300}}++ 
 +      - Full review of the dialog can be found at the [[section:section-windows|Windows Dialog Section]] of this wiki. This procedure will only deal with a limited number of options.
 +      - The background of the window may be visible due to the final sizing of the Google Calendar widget. Decide on the desired styling, be it a solid color, imagery, wallpaper blurring, etc. Here, a solid color is selected:
 +        - The **Background** option defaults to an off-white cloud. Here, a non-transparent yellow hue will be used.
 +        - Tap the "square" to the right of the Background text to open the Launcher's "Color Picker utility".
 +        - To set a custom color, tap the ''Custom'' button
 +          - In the "#" dialog enter ''FFFFD700'' recognized as "Gold"
 +          - Select OK to return to the Edit dialog
 +        - Back out (swipe right-to-left) to view the window now with its gold background.
 +      - Notice the window is selected (note that each boundary has a "handle" on the center edge). 
 +        - If missing, tap the center of the window to select it.
 +        - Alternately, select the Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_edit-v4.webp?25}} in the top menu bar.
 +      - Holding the center, move the window slightly. Now drag a selected "handle" to see how visual resizing is performed.
 +        - This can at times be tricky and require re-activating the window by tapping the default window icon and repeating the above.
 +      - The window is now positioned and open.
 +**B. Now to add the Google Calendar widget inside the window.**
 +    - In the Page Design menu (top), tap ''+'' and select ''Graphic'' > ''Image'' > ''Application'' to open the Application dialog listing. Select ''Calendar'' (technically Google Calendar) to open a second dialog listing activities:
 +      - Launch app (select this) ☚ 
 +      - New event
 +      - New task
 +    - Preference is to show the calendar event listing, which will scroll by day in the widget within the window
 +    - Resize the calendar widget //and// the window to meet design needs.
 +      - The window background (now 'gold') can be changed in the window option dialog.
 +      - The Calendar widget does have an Option dialog /style to match your Material theme.
 +**C. Assign a Gesture to open the Calendar**
 +    - In ++Edit mode|{{:ui:ui-menu-edit_mode-v4.webp?direct&200}}++ select Launcher Options {{:ui:ui-menu-launcher_options-v4.webp?direct&35}} → Keys & Gestures.
 +      - The long dialog is shown ++here|<WRAP group><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 1 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures1-keys_gestures-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 2 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures2-landscape-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP column 20%>Option Dialog 3 of 3\\ {{:ui:ui-gestures3-other_advanced-v4.webp?direct&200}}</WRAP><WRAP clear/>++ in 3 images. Scroll down to the ''Gestures'' tab to select the desired gesture. In this exercise, ''Two-finger swipe up'' was selected.
 +    - As of now, this is how the Calendar window currently appears. ++Click here.|{{:howto:howto-window-calendar-image-v4.webp?direct&300}}++
 +**C.1 Hide the Window Icon**
 +  - Since a gesture now opens the Calendar widget in the window, there is no need for the window icon (default) to remain on the screen. The easiest method is to
 +**D. Confirm Google Calendar sync on Android**.((To confirm Google Calendar sync:\\ ☛ Open the Google Calendar app.\\   • Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.\\ • Make sure the checkbox next to the Calendar to be used is actually checked.\\ • Look for Sync at the very top and make sure the toggle is turned ON.\\ - If a sync toggle is not visible, it means it is already enabled. Move to the next step.\\ ☛ Enable Android System Sync\\ • If the phone's master sync is turned off, Google Calendar won't update in the background.\\ • Open the phone's main Settings app.\\ • Scroll down and tap Passwords & accounts\\ • Ensure the master toggle called "Automatically sync data" is turned ON.\\ ☛ Tap the user Google Account.\\ • Tap Account sync.\\ - Find Calendar in the list and ensure the toggle next to it is turned ON.\\ ☛ Turn Off Battery Optimization (which may prevent syncing in the background)\\ • From the App Drawer, locate Calendar and long-press the icon. Tap the Info icon (a small "i" in a circle) and scroll to Battery or App battery usage. Ensure the setting is //not// optimized or restricted, but is unrestricted and will allow background usage.
 +    - It is recommended to create a test event for later testing.
 +      * Create a calendar event with the title ''Doctor test''
 +        * Assign it a date/time for tomorrow.
 +        * If Maps navigation is to be used (see Step E.1), then
 +          * Scroll to "Add Location" and enter the geo-physical address and select it.
 +          * Save the calendar event.
 +**E. Install and Set Up MacroDroid**
 +  - [[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=macrodroid&c=apps&hl=en_US|Macrodroid]] is to be installed if not currently on the device.
 +    - After installation, open MacroDroid and grant it requested permissions, ensuring notification and calendar permissions are granted, plus others, to receive the automation app's full benefit.
 +    - In the device's Android settings select ''Apps'' > ''MacroDroid'' > ''App battery usage'' > ''Allow background usage'' (unrestricted)
 +    - If prompted, enable any required Accessibility service fr MacroDroid.
 +**F. Create MacroDroid macro for 'Doctor events'**
 +  - Select the ''Add Macro'' tile to open the "Triggers, Actions, Constraints" dialog
 +    - Tap the Triggers ''+''
 +      - Tap the 3-dot menu in the upper right corner and uncheck ''Show Categories'' to reveal the full trigger list
 +      - Select ''Calendar Event'' to open the Calendar Options dialog
 +        - Select the radio button ''Event starts''
 +        - If the Calendar has multiple calendars, select the Calendar to be used in this process.
 +        - Select Availability: leave it at the default ''Any''
 +        - Event color: If the selected Calendar is to use event color shading for identification, do so here.
 +        - Title: ''Doctor''
 +        - This completes the trigger (a calendar event starts and contains 'Doctor' in the title)
 +        - Tap ''OK'' to return to the "Triggers, Actions, Constraints" dialog
 +      - In the 3-dot menu, check the "Show categories" box
 +      - Scroll down to Notifications and tap and select ''Display Notifications'' to open its dialog
 +        - Title: ''Doctor Appointment''
 +        - Notification Text: This varies by situation, but here will be used ''Make list for discussion''
 +        - Tap ''OK'' and save
 +
 +**E.1 (Optional) Add the location to open Google Maps before the appointment time**
 +  - Still in the Doctor Event and its "Add Action" dialog, tap ''Application''
 +    - Tap ''Open Website''
 +      - In the URL field, enter %%https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=[calendar_location]%%, which will provide turn-by-turn navigation to the location, which will be set as a variable. (The location entered in the Calendar Event's "Add location" will be used with this variable in MacroDroid).
 +  - Tap "Add Action" > ''Variables'' > ''Set Variable'' > ''New Variable'' > ''OK''
 +    - Local: select this since it is only used in this macro
 +    - Name: ''event_location''
 +    - Variable Type: ''String''
 +    - Tap ''OK''
 +    - Tap the 3-dot box to enter the "Magic Text"
 +      - Scroll to ''Calendar location'' and select it. Tap ''OK''.
 +      - MacroDroid will insert the text %%{calendar_location}%%
 +      - Tap ''OK'' to save and return to the "Triggers, Actions, Constraints" dialog.
 +  - The first taxonomy has been created and associated with "Doctor"
 +
 +To get an immediate test of this notification, return to the Calendar Event and re-set the date/time to a few minutes from now. The notification should arrive shortly.