Importing Your CALENDAR File into the SQL Scheduler

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Article Goal

Provide the steps to import your CALENDAR file into your SQL database for scheduling.

Why Import Your CALENDAR?

Importing your CALENDAR file into the SQL Scheduler eliminates the need to manually recreate scheduled jobs. This is particularly useful for organizations moving to a production-ready SQL-based scheduler setup.

Where Do You Import It?

You can import your CALENDAR file directly from the Tasks ribbon bar in the VDM Scheduler interface.

Steps to Import CALENDAR File into SQL Scheduler

1. Open the Scheduler or click Calendar on VDM’s main screen.

2. Go to the Tasks ribbon bar.

3. Click Import Calendar File.

4. Browse for and select the CALENDAR file you want to import.

5. Wait a few seconds for appointments to populate. Verify the calendar reflects the correct appointments.

Note: If you accidentally import the wrong CALENDAR file, you can click Clear All Appointments and try again. 

Use caution when clearing all appointments – This action will delete all appointments currently in the database.

Article Summary

This article walks you through the process of importing an existing CALENDAR file into your SQL-based VDM Scheduler. If you're transitioning from using the default calendar file to a SQL database, importing your CALENDAR file ensures you retain all your previously scheduled jobs and appointments. This helps avoid the hassle of manually recreating each one, making the transition smooth and preserving your scheduling history.