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Export Event Cache as ICS

The Export Event Cache feature allows you to export your calendar events as a standard .ics (iCalendar) file, which can be imported into external calendar software such as Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Calendar, or any other client that supports the iCalendar format.

How to Export

  1. Open the Obsidian Command Palette (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P).
  2. Search for and select the command: Export Event Cache as ICS file.
  3. A configuration modal will open:
  4. Export File Name: Customize the name of the exported file (defaults to full-calendar-export-<yyyyMMdd-HHmmss>.ics).
  5. Target Vault Folder: Specify a folder in your vault where the file will be saved.
  6. Calendars to Include: Toggle individual calendars on or off to select exactly which events should be included in the export.
  7. Filter Events Section:
    • Export Period: Select "Export All Events" (entire history) or "Specific Date Range" (with side-by-side date inputs).
    • Include Types: Choose "Events and Tasks", "Events Only", or "Tasks Only".
    • Task Completion Status: Filter tasks by "All Tasks", "Incomplete Tasks Only", or "Completed Tasks Only".
    • Include All-Day Events: Toggle to include or exclude all-day events/tasks.
    • Exclude Weekends: Toggle to skip events occurring on Saturdays or Sundays.
    • Filter by Daily Time Range: Restrict timed events to specific daily hours (e.g. 09:00 to 17:00).
    • Categories to Include: Select which categories (e.g., Errands, Work, Personal) to include in the export.
  8. Select one of the export options:
  9. Save to Vault: Saves the .ics file directly into your vault at the target folder path. If the file already exists, it will be overwritten.
  10. Download ICS File: Triggers a browser-level file download to save the .ics file directly to your system's download folder.
  11. Cancel: Closes the dialog without exporting.

Configuration

You can configure the default folder for exported .ics files in the settings tab: 1. Open Settings -> Full Calendar -> Integrations. 2. Locate the ICS Export section. 3. Edit the Default Export Path setting to specify the vault folder (e.g., calendars/exports). If left blank, files will be saved in the root directory of your vault.