Re: Create an Outlook iCalendar entry?

[Asim]

A couple of years ago, I tried to create ICal files using Data::ICal, and failed when loading into Outlook. Outlook is, it seems, once again not compatible with a standard, in this case the ICal RFC.

I ended up creating the file manually in Perl, by reverse-engineering the ICal files that Outlook produces, sussing out the basic format from these, and testing my output files. I don't have that code handy, but a similar process should produce ICals that Outlook likes. If you really want a look at my code, respond or msg me, and I'll post it.

[Anonymous Monk]

Hello Asim, I am also trying to generate iCal files to import into Outlook and having problem in figuring out the format Outlook is looking for. Can you please send me your code at [e-mail]? Is there anything on the web that would show me the format that Outlook is looking for? For example if there are attendees for an event what is the format of the tag being used? Thank you very much. Roger

[Asim]

FYI to everyone else -- I have to go dig for the code to respond properly, but I'm under severe time constraints. It might be a while. :(

[Anonymous Monk]

Hi! Had the exact same problems, but here I found the solution:
http://www.mavetju.org/programming/outlook-ics.php

Works like a charm for my needs :)

Regards,
Knut