This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and actiTIME
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
Triggers when an event ends.
Then this action happens in actiTIME
Modifies the time-track record by increasing the existing value by a specified value.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Update timesheet entries in actiTIME when new Google Calendar events end.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and actiTIME to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect actiTIME to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your actiTIME account, using actiTIME credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: Event Ended (Triggers when an event ends.).
Then set up an Action for actiTIME
Choose this action: Modify Time-Track (Increase Time) (Modifies the time-track record by increasing the existing value by a specified value.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and actiTIME.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Update timesheet entries in actiTIME when new Google Calendar events end!
Triggers when an event is created.
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
Creates a new task.
Creates a new project.
Modifies the time-track record by replacing the existing value with a specified one (along with the time-track record comment).
Modifies the time-track record by increasing the existing value by a specified value.
Modifies the leave time record by increasing the existing value by a specified value.
Creates a new customer.
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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