318ti.org forum - View Single Post - Group Calendar: Forum Default vs Google Calendar

cali-ti · 05-02-2008, 05:42 AM

ok, so working with steven, we can now compare the default forum calendar and a google calendar for our group and see which way we want to go.

Forum Default: http://www.318ti.org/forum/calendar....r=2008&do=&c=4

Pluses:
-Hooked right into the Forum, no outside requirements
-Works with the Event RSVP thread tools

Minuses
-Have to manually sync to your own calendar if you have one (eg: i use google calendar and would need to create the events manually there)
-No automatic mapping functions (we could do this manually though)

Google Calendar: http://www.318ti.org/index.php?page=mhti

Pluses:
-if you use something like google calendar, you can add the whole calendar to yours and see all the events, nothing else to do! you could also add individual events.
-with additional tools, you can sync to your cell phone
-uses google maps to provide a map for the event

Minuses
-Not integral with forum software so it doesn't work directly with the RSVP event thread tools
-Need to add events outside the forum

so what do you prefer?

05-02-2008, 05:42 AM	#1
cali-ti aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Group Calendar: Forum Default vs Google Calendar ok, so working with steven, we can now compare the default forum calendar and a google calendar for our group and see which way we want to go. Forum Default: http://www.318ti.org/forum/calendar....r=2008&do=&c=4 Pluses: -Hooked right into the Forum, no outside requirements -Works with the Event RSVP thread tools Minuses -Have to manually sync to your own calendar if you have one (eg: i use google calendar and would need to create the events manually there) -No automatic mapping functions (we could do this manually though) Google Calendar: http://www.318ti.org/index.php?page=mhti Pluses: -if you use something like google calendar, you can add the whole calendar to yours and see all the events, nothing else to do! you could also add individual events. -with additional tools, you can sync to your cell phone -uses google maps to provide a map for the event Minuses -Not integral with forum software so it doesn't work directly with the RSVP event thread tools -Need to add events outside the forum so what do you prefer? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel