Microsoft Outlook
Basecamp 3
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Microsoft Outlook + Basecamp 3

Create new schedule entries in Basecamp 3 from new Microsoft Outlook calendar events

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Outlook and Basecamp 3

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.

Microsoft Outlook and Basecamp 3 can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create new schedule entries in Basecamp 3 from new Microsoft Outlook calendar events
Workflow diagram: Microsoft Outlook + Basecamp 3 integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

New Calendar Event in Microsoft Outlook

Triggers when a new event is created in your calendar.

Then this action happens in Basecamp 3

Basecamp 3

Create Schedule Entry in Basecamp 3

Creates a new schedule entry in a schedule.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create new schedule entries in Basecamp 3 from new Microsoft Outlook calendar events.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Microsoft Outlook and Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Microsoft Outlook to Zapier.

    Connect Microsoft Outlook to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Microsoft Outlook account, using Microsoft Outlook credentials.

  • Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 3 account, using Basecamp 3 credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft Outlook

    Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft Outlook

    Choose the following trigger: New Calendar Event (Triggers when a new event is created in your calendar.).

  • Then set up an Action for Basecamp 3

    Then set up an Action for Basecamp 3

    Choose this action: Create Schedule Entry (Creates a new schedule entry in a schedule.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Microsoft Outlook and Basecamp 3.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Create new schedule entries in Basecamp 3 from new Microsoft Outlook calendar events!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Microsoft Outlook

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail is received in your inbox.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    New calendar event

    Triggers when a new event is created in your calendar.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Calendar event start

    Triggers at a specified time before an event in your calendar starts.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    New contact

    Triggers when a new contact is added to your account

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Updated calendar event

    Triggers when an event is updated.

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    New flagged email

    Triggers when a new email is flagged.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create to-do

    Creates a new to-do in a to-do list.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create campfire message

    Creates a Campfire message.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create message

    Creates a new message in a message board.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create to-do list

    Creates a new to-do list in a to-do set.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create schedule entry

    Creates a new schedule entry in a schedule.

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