Update Event

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Overview
The Update Event node in Engati enables your chatbot to modify existing calendar events in Microsoft Outlook. This functionality is useful for rescheduling meetings, updating event details, or changing attendee information dynamically.
By integrating this node, your bot can efficiently manage calendar events, ensuring that all modifications are made seamlessly within Outlook.
Steps to Update an Event in Microsoft Outlook
Navigate to Builder and click Add Node.
Select Integration > Microsoft Outlook.
Choose Update Event as the action.
Fill in the required fields to configure the event update:
Node Fields
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Account: Select the Microsoft Outlook account where the event exists.
Event or Instance ID (Required): Enter the unique ID of the event to be updated. This can be passed dynamically.
How to get the Event or Instance ID:
If using Outlook Web, open the event and copy the Event ID from the URL. It appears after /item/ in the browser's address bar.
If using Outlook Desktop, export the calendar event as a .ics file, open it in a text editor, and find the UID field.
Subject: Modify the title of the event.
HTML/Text Description: Update the event description with additional details.
Start Datetime: Change the start date and time of the event.
The expected format is YYYY-MM-DDThr:min:secZ (e.g., 2025-02-17T03:00:00Z). You can also insert a dynamic attribute, such as {stud_date}T{start_time_utc}:00Z
Start Datetime Timezone: Specify the timezone for the updated start time.
End Datetime: Modify the event’s end date and time.
The expected format is YYYY-MM-DDThr:min:secZ (e.g., 2025-02-17T03:00:00Z). You can also insert a dynamic attribute, such as {stud_date}T{end_time_utc}:00Z
End Datetime Timezone: Specify the timezone for the updated end time.
Location: Update the event location (physical or virtual meeting link).
Attendee Name: Modify the attendee name.
Attendee Email Address: Update the attendee’s email address.
Type: Specify the type of event being updated.
Click Save to apply the updates. The event in Microsoft Outlook will now reflect the changes made by your bot.
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Updated 19 Feb 2025
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