Possible to create shortcut that launches the Google Calendar "Add Event" screen.

[Jeremy Gollehon]

I'm trying to create a shortcut for my homescreen that launches the Add Event screen for Google Calendar.

I've looked through the apps intents and can't find a way to get to the screen.

Any push in the right direction would be really helpful.

Thanks!

[Robert Ryan]

You should be able use the Google Calendar API.

[Jeremy Gollehon]

Thanks for the reply Robert. I'm not trying to add an event programmaticly, I'm literally just trying to bring up the New Event screen so I can type the information into it by hand.

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 7:58 PM, Robert Ryan rbr...@gmail.com wrote:

You should be able use the Google Calendar API.

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[Robert Ryan]

Ok, how about this intent?

        test (9)
       
    A1: Send Intent
        Action:android.intent.action.EDIT
        Cat:Default
        Mime Type:vnd.android.cursor.item/event
        Target:Activity 

[Jeremy Gollehon]

Excellent! Works perfectly... thanks!

Can I ask how you went about figuring out the correct intent instructions?

[Robert Ryan]

Actually it was the very first intent-filter in the manifest.

<intent-filter >
<action name="android.intent.action.EDIT" />
<action name="android.intent.action.INSERT" />
<action name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
<category name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
<data mimeType="vnd.android.cursor.item/event" />
</intent-filter>

[Jeremy Gollehon]

Cool. I just looked up and learned how to look through the manifest files in an apk. Thanks!

Last question. This works as expected when tapping the run button in tasker, but from a shortcut or widget on the home screen nothing happens. Does it work for you?

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[Jay M]

Is Tasker enabled? The icon in the actionbar should be grey if its disabled if its grey long press it.

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[Jeremy Gollehon]

That was it! Thanks!
I forgot I had turned out of to test battery life. 😕