In this article, you’ll learn how to bulk add calendar resources in Google Workspace. In Google Workspace, calendar resources refer to shared objects such as meeting rooms, equipment, or even vehicles that can be reserved and scheduled within the calendar system. But In today’s fast paced world, adding resources manually in bulk is not efficient for any organization. Here xFanantical Foresight comes in the theme, which empowers your organization to streamline and stay organised without compromising efficiency. 
Illustration of Bulk Adding Calendar Resources In Google Workspace with xFanatical Foresight Automation
When it comes to managing calendar resources in Google Workspace, the ability of xFanatical Foresight to add calendar resources can save valuable time and effort. These resources ensure smooth collaboration and avoid scheduling conflicts in the workplace.
Introducing xFanatical Foresight Automation
xFanatical Foresight is a powerful automation tool designed specifically for Google Workspace. It enables administrators to efficiently add calendar resources in Google Workspace. Its advanced features and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for managing calendar resources efficiently. With xFanatical Foresight, you can easily import a list of calendar resources from a spreadsheet or a CSV file, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
Automation Setup Instructions
In this section, we guide you through the automation setup in xFanatical Foresight. We have 2 ways to set up automation rules, Set up automation from a template and Set up automation from scratch. After completing the automation rule, verify whether the automation meets your requirements.
Set Up Automation From a Template
Supported plans: xFanatical Foresight Elite plan.
- Sign into xFanatical Foresight with your Google Admin account.
- Go to the Templates page.
- Search Bulk add calendar resources, and click on it.
- In the Templates > Bulk add calendar resources page, click Copy rule.
- For the first time use of the template rule, an dialog Action needed will display requesting necessary permissions required to copy the rule. Click Connect with Google and authorize the permissions.
- Upon authorization, a dialog titled Copy of Bulk add calendar resources will display.
- Click on Next, then the Review button at the bottom.
- In the Review screen, customize the Rule Name, and click on the Create button.
- The rule is created in the Rules page.
xFanatical Foresight workflow for bulk adding calendar resources in Google Workspace.
Set Up Automation From Scratch
Supported plans: xFanatical Foresight Elite and Professional (Legacy).
- Download the Sample CSV file for Calendar Resources info
- Sign into xFanatical Foresight with your Google Admin account.
- Go to the Rules page.
- Click the New Rule
button. - Select Data Uploaded trigger from the Select a trigger screen.
- Click on the Choose a CSV file or drop it here to get started labeled upload box and select the CSV file, created in Step 1.
- Click on the Next button.
- Select Create calendar resource action from Select an action screen.
- Now click on icon to select variable or dropdown icon to fill the fields as follows: select Calendar Resource Name for Calendar resource name, Internal Description for Internal description, Type for Type, Category for Category, User Visible Description for User visible description, Capacity for Capacity, Building ID for Building ID, Floor Name for Floor, and Floor Section for Floor section.
- Click on the Review button at the bottom.
- In the Review screen, customize the Rule Name, and click on the Create button.
button.
12. The automation rule is created.
Verify Automation
To ensure that your rule setup automates as expected, it’s essential to conduct a simple test. The following instructions demonstrate how xFanatical Foresight automates the addition of calendar resources in Google Workspace.
- Go to xFanatical Foresight.
- Go to the Templates page.
- Search Bulk add calendar resources, and click on it.
- Click on the Download sample CSV file button, or if you set up Automation from scratch, please just use the CSV file which you have created.
- Replace the CSV file details with your organization details.
- Go to the Rules Page.
- Click on the upload icon of Copy of Bulk add calendar resources rule.
- Upload the CSV file, which is set up in Step 5.
- Wait for the success notification, and click on the View log button.
- Now you see the log of Rule execution, which includes Resource name with Resource id.
- Verify the log for creation of Calendar resources on Google Admin Console.
Notes
- Resources are typically available within a few minutes of being added. In some cases, however, it might take up to 24 hours for them to become available on everyone's calendar intervention.
- Make sure the upload file to rule headers should be the same as sample CSV file downloaded from Bulk add calendar resource template.
Conclusion
Bulk adding calendar resources in Google Workspace using xFanatical Foresight automation tool is a game changer when it comes to productivity and efficiency. Using xFanatical Foresight, you can effortlessly manage and organize your calendar resources, and invest valuable time for more important tasks.
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