Updating existing Outlook calendar entries using iCal or vCal

[Debi]

I would like to keep an Outlook calendar synchonized with information
in a database using the iCal or vCal standard. The database contains
all the necessary information about summary, start-end times,
location, etc.

I have no problems creating files that can be imported into Outlook.
However, when I try to update an existing appointment (using REFRESH
method, UID, DTSTAMP, and SEQUENCE), the import ends up just creating
another appointment.

Does anyone have experience in this who can help.

Thanks,

Debi

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP]]

Outlook apparently does not support the REFRESH method. Not surprising, since there's quite a bit to the iCal standard that Outlook doesn't support.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Outlook and Exchange solutions at http://www.slipstick.com
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming: Jumpstart
for Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.slipstick.com/books/jumpstart.htm

 

[Debi]

So is there ANY way to update Outlook appointments from external info?

-- Debi

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP]]

You can write code to automate Outlook objects.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Outlook and Exchange solutions at http://www.slipstick.com
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming: Jumpstart
for Administrators, Power Users, and Developers