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howto:howto-window-calendar-event-macrodroid-taxonomy [2026/07/07 16:59] dorepshowto:howto-window-calendar-event-macrodroid-taxonomy [2026/08/04 20:39] (current) – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation doreps
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     - In the top menu row, tap the Edit icon {{ui:ui-icon_edit-v4.webp?25}} to open the window full screen.      - 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      - 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.webp?25}} to reveal the manual size and positioning dialog+    - 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.       - 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.       - - 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.
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         - Tap the window image to open the window and note the initial resizing and position performed.         - 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/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.webp?direct&300}}++  +        - 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_dialog|Windows Dialog Section]] of this wiki. This procedure will only deal with a limited number of options.+      - 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 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.         - 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".+        - 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         - To set a custom color, tap the ''Custom'' button
           - In the "#" dialog enter ''FFFFD700'' recognized as "Gold"           - In the "#" dialog enter ''FFFFD700'' recognized as "Gold"
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         - If missing, tap the center of the window to select it.         - 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.         - 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 re-sizing is performed.+      - 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.         - 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.       - The window is now positioned and open.
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       - The Calendar widget does have an Option dialog /style to match your Material theme.       - The Calendar widget does have an Option dialog /style to match your Material theme.
 **C. Assign a Gesture to open the Calendar** **C. Assign a Gesture to open the Calendar**
-    - In ++Edit mode|{{:ui:ui-menu-edit_mode-v4.webp?direct&100}}++ select Launcher Options {{:ui:ui-menu-launcher_options-v4.webp?direct&25}} → Keys & Gestures. +    - 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|{{:ui:ui-gestures1-keys_gestures-v4.webp?direct&200}}{{:ui:ui-gestures2-landscape-v4.webp?direct&200}}{{:ui:ui-gestures3-other_advanced-v4.webp?direct&200}}++ in 3 images. Scroll down to the ''Gestures'' tab to select the desired gesture. In this exercise, ''Two-finger swipe up'' was selected.+      - 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}}++     - 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** **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   - 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.))+**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.     - It is recommended to create a test event for later testing.
       * Create a calendar event with the title ''Doctor test''       * Create a calendar event with the title ''Doctor test''
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       - Select ''Calendar Event'' to open the Calendar Options dialog       - Select ''Calendar Event'' to open the Calendar Options dialog
         - Select the radio button ''Event starts''         - Select the radio button ''Event starts''
-        - If the Calendar has multiple calendars, select the calendar to be used in this process. +        - If the Calendar has multiple calendars, select the Calendar to be used in this process. 
-        - Select Availability: leave it at default ''Any'' +        - 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.+        - Event color: If the selected Calendar is to use event color shading for identification, do so here.
         - Title: ''Doctor''         - Title: ''Doctor''
         - This completes the trigger (a calendar event starts and contains 'Doctor' in the title)         - This completes the trigger (a calendar event starts and contains 'Doctor' in the title)
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         - Tap ''OK'' and save         - Tap ''OK'' and save
  
-**E.1 (Optional) Add the location to open Google Maps prior to the appointment time**+**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''   - Still in the Doctor Event and its "Add Action" dialog, tap ''Application''
     - Tap ''Open Website''     - Tap ''Open Website''