The Google Workspace Calendar data provider in PADS4 allows you to retrieve real-time calendar data from Google Workspace for digital signage scheduling.

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Steps to Add/Modify a Google Workspace Calendar Connection in PADS4

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1. Start the Data Provider Wizard

  • Open the Data Provider Wizard by following the steps in Adding a Data Provider or Editing a Data Provider.
  • Select Google Workspace Calendar as the provider type.

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2. Authenticate with Google Workspace

  • Click Authentication to open a web browser.
  • Log in to your Google Workspace account.
  • Grant PADS4 access to retrieve calendar information.

If your network requires a proxy server, configure the Proxy Server settings for authentication.

Click Next to proceed.

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3. Select a Google Calendar

  • Choose the Google Calendar from which you want to retrieve event data.
  • Enable Group Recurrent Events if you want to retrieve only recurring events instead of each individual instance.
  • Filter Events (Optional):
    • Enter a text substring to filter events based on keywords.
  • Set the Retrieval Period:
    • Select a specific time range to fetch calendar events.

Click Next to proceed.

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4. Complete the Setup

  • Click Finish to finalize the Google Workspace Calendar connection.
  • The PADS4 Viewer will now pull real-time Google Calendar events for display.

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Important Considerations

  • Ensure Internet Access:
    • If using a PADS4 Data Server, ensure that the Google Calendar API is accessible from the server.
    • If not using a Data Server, each PADS4 Designer and Viewer must have direct internet access to connect to Google.
  • Google Workspace Permissions:
    • The authenticated user must have sufficient access to view the selected calendar.
  • Event Filtering:
    • Use the text substring filter to show only relevant calendar entries.
  • Handling Recurring Events:
    • Enabling Group Recurrent Events ensures that only the main event is shown, avoiding duplicate instances.

By completing these steps, you can successfully integrate Google Workspace Calendar with PADS4 for real-time scheduling and event displays.