Google Calendar
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Google Calendar document type as used in Dafater.
Google Calendar – Business Overview
What Google Calendar is used for
Google Calendar is used to connect Dafater with your organization’s Google Calendar environment so that business activities such as meetings, interviews, follow-ups, and internal events can be planned and tracked in one place. It ensures that schedules created in Dafater are reflected in Google Calendar and that teams stay aligned on important dates without double booking or missed appointments.
In simple terms, it helps your business keep Dafater activities and Google calendars in sync.
Prerequisites and setup requirements
Before using Google Calendar, the following business preparations should be in place:
- The organization uses Google Calendar as part of its daily operations
- Authorized business email accounts are available for users who need calendar access
- Clear internal rules exist about who can create, update, or manage shared calendars
- Management approval for connecting Dafater with external calendar services
Once these prerequisites are met, Google Calendar can be activated to support scheduling across the organization.
Typical workflow and business usage
A common business workflow using Google Calendar looks like this:
- A user schedules an activity in Dafater, such as a client meeting, internal review, or interview
- The activity is automatically reflected in Google Calendar
- Participants can view the event in their daily or weekly calendar view
- Any updates to time or date remain consistent across both systems
- Teams rely on Google Calendar for reminders and visibility while Dafater remains the central business system
This workflow ensures that scheduling supports business execution without manual coordination.
Key business scenarios where Google Calendar is essential
Google Calendar is especially valuable in the following situations:
- Sales teams scheduling client meetings and follow-ups
- HR teams managing interviews, onboarding sessions, and reviews
- Management planning recurring meetings and strategic discussions
- Customer-facing teams coordinating service appointments
- Distributed teams working across locations and time zones
In these scenarios, accurate scheduling directly impacts productivity and customer satisfaction.
Important considerations for users
When working with Google Calendar, users should keep the following in mind:
- Calendar entries should be kept accurate and up to date to avoid confusion
- Only relevant business activities should be synced to maintain clarity
- Shared calendars require discipline and agreed naming conventions
- Users should regularly review their schedules to avoid conflicts
- Sensitive meetings should follow company privacy guidelines
By following these practices, Google Calendar becomes a reliable planning and coordination tool within Dafater.
Summary
Google Calendar helps Dafater users manage time, meetings, and business events more effectively by aligning internal processes with everyday scheduling tools. It supports better coordination, fewer scheduling conflicts, and smoother execution of business activities.
Basic Information
- Module: Integrations
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| enable | Enable | Check | - | Enable Google Calendar integration for Dafater scheduling. | |
| calendar_name | Calendar Name | Data | ✓ | - | Name of Google Calendar linked for business scheduling. |
| user | User | Link | ✓ | User | Dafater user whose calendar is connected. |
| authorizegooglecalendar_access | Authorize Google Calendar Access | Button | - | Authorize Dafater to securely access Google Calendar. | |
| pullfromgoogle_calendar | Pull from Google Calendar | Check | - | Import events from Google Calendar into Dafater. | |
| syncaspublic | Sync events from Google as public | Check | - | Mark imported Google events as public in Dafater. | |
| pushtogoogle_calendar | Push to Google Calendar | Check | - | Sync Dafater events to Google Calendar. | |
| googlecalendarid | Google Calendar ID | Data | - | Unique identifier of the linked Google Calendar. | |
| refresh_token | Refresh Token | Password | - | Secure token to maintain ongoing Google authorization. | |
| authorization_code | Authorization Code | Password | - | Temporary code used to authorize Google Calendar access. | |
| nextsynctoken | Next Sync Token | Password | - | Token tracking last successful Google Calendar synchronization. |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Desk User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Event | Linked from | Desk |
| User | Links to | Core |