Subscribe to a calendar by URL

  • How it works:
    When subscribing to a calendar, a URL is used that refers to an online calendar. The calendar application remains connected to the URL and regularly retrieves the latest data.
  • Update:
    Changes in the original calendar are automatically synchronised in the subscribed calendar view if the application supports this. It is therefore a dynamic connection.
  • Benefits:
    • automatic synchronisation with the original calendar
    • always up-to-date data without manual changes
  • Disadvantages:
    • requires an active internet connection for synchronisation
    • if the URL is deleted or blocked, you will lose access to the data

Step 1: Login to LSF

Please log in with your HTW-Account into the LSF System.

Step 2: Copy calendar link

As a teacher, you will find the option: ‘iCal Export’ in the top right-hand area under the selection `Semester'. Please right-click on the link to copy the link address.

Step 3: Save your calendar data

Please find instructions below on how to implement your calendar with the application Mozilla Thunderbird, which is offered by the HTW.

After starting Thunderbird, please switch to `calendar view'. At the bottom left you will find the button "New calendar ...". Now select ‘On the Network’ and click `Next'. Enter the following information:

  • leave the user name blank
  • paste the copied URL into the Location
  • Select option "This location doesn't require credentials" 
  • Select option "Offline Support"

Click on ‘Find Calendar’ and the calendar will be loaded: You will see an entry called "rds": You can use the `Properties' button to rename this calendar and to change the colour of the appointments.

Finally, confirm by clicking "Subscribe".

Step 4: Import into groupware Open-Xchange (OX)

To import the file into the OX, follow the instructions.