Virto Event Viewer Web Part Installation And User Guide

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Virto Event Viewer Web Part for SharePointRelease 1.2.1User and Installation Guide

2Table of ContentsSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .3OPERATING SYSTEM . 3SERVER . 3BROWSER. 3INSTALLATION AND USAGE .4INSTALLING VIRTO EVENT VIEWER WEB PART . 4LICENSE ACTIVATION . 8UPGRADING VIRTO EVENT VIEWER WEB PART. 8UNINSTALLING VIRTO EVENT VIEWER WEB PART . 8ADMINISTRATION AND USAGE .8ADDING THE WEB PART TO A PAGE IN SHAREPOINT 2013 AND 2016. 8VIRTO EVENT VIEWER OVERVIEW. 9EVENT VIEWER CONFIGURATION . 9CREATING NEW CALENDAR . 9Autodetection of event type . 11Event type properties . 14CREATING NEW EVENTS. 15OTHER OPTIONS. 17USAGE OF VIRTO EVENT VIEWER . 17VERSION RELEASE HISTORY .19Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

3Virto Event Viewer Web Part for SharePointSystem RequirementsOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012ServerSharePoint Release 2013:- Microsoft Windows SharePoint Foundation 2013 or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2013;- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5;SharePoint Release 2010:- Microsoft Windows SharePoint Foundation 2010 or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010;- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5;Note: This product is not compatible with SPS 2003 and WSS v2.BrowserMicrosoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

4Installation and UsageThis section describes how to install, upgrade, uninstall, or contact Support for the Virto EventViewer.Installing Virto Event Viewer Web PartBefore you begin, you need to make sure you have access to the server and your account must have theappropriate administrative privileges to install applications.Virto Event Viewer Web Part for SharePoint setup program provides links to the various installationcomponents for the calendar.To access Virto Event Viewer Setup program download Virto.SharePoint.20XX.EventViewer.zip file andunzip it. Run extracted Setup.exe file.The setup wizard window will appear.Virto Event Viewer Web Part wizard performs a system check prior to the installation. All the systemchecks must be completed successfully in order to proceed with the installation. After the checks havecompleted, click “Next”.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

5Check “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” and click “Next”.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

6Select the web application(s) where you want to install the product.Warning: You must be logged in to the SharePoint server with a Site Collection Administrator account toautomatically activate this feature.Then click “Next”.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

7Click “Close” to complete the installation.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

8License ActivationTo see full instruction for successful activation of your component, please download “Virto LicenseManager” PDF instruction from Downloads section of our site or read it in Wiki.Upgrading Virto Event Viewer Web PartIf you already use Virto Event Viewer Web Part and need to upgrade it to the latest version, downloadthe.zip file from http://www.virtosoftware.com. Unzip the file and run setup.exe as it is described in theInstalling Virto Event Viewer Web Part section.On the step 3 check the box “Upgrade” and click “Next”.Note: if you have activated Virto ONE license, you do not need to activate it now.Uninstalling Virto Event Viewer Web PartTo uninstall the component:1. Double click the Setup.exe extracted from downloaded Virto.SharePoint.20XX.EventViewer.zipfile.2. The program performs the system checks again. Once that has successfully completed, theprogram prompts you to Repair or Remove the solution. Select Remove, and click “Next”.Administration and UsageAdding the Web Part to a Page in SharePoint 2013 and 2016When Event Viewer Web Part is installed, go to required SharePoint site page to add web part. Click “Edit” onPage, then press “Insert” on the ribbon and select “Web Part”.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

9Select “Virto Solution” in Categories and then select Virto Event Viewer Web Part from the list of available webparts.Now add Event Viewer Web Part to the SharePoint site page and save changes on page.Virto Event Viewer OverviewSharePoint Event Calendar Viewer web part allows you to display events from SharePoint 2016, 2013, or 2010 ofvarious types defined according to your business needs.Virto Event Viewer concentrates on quick and easy event management of pre-defined types.With SharePoint Event Calendar Viewer, you can create calendars for displaying on the current site collection. Theevent types for every created calendar will be autodetected further when adding new events. If you start to enteran event type created before, the field will display the existing event types. This feature shortens the process ofevent creations.SharePoint Event Calendar Viewer Web Part allows SharePoint users to define the flexible set of properties forevery type of events. This way you can choose which events should include organizer and location, and which ofthem should show schedule and image. The hourly schedule (agenda) for event preview is also supported.Event Viewer ConfigurationCreating new calendarWhen you have added the web part to a page, you have to adjust it.All the configuration settings can be made in the “Edit” menu in the right upper corner.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

10Settings will be displayed in the right part of the page.Type this calendar name and adjust Virto Event Viewer by clicking on Settings link.The settings page in a new tab will be opened.To create a new calendar click “Calendars”.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

11Then press the link “New Calendar”.Autodetection of event typeType the calendar name.Then define event types.When you create an event (see the next chapter of this documentation), you have to define an event type. Allevents with these types will be displayed in this calendar.Virto SharePoint Event Calendar Viewer provides the option of "smart" input for the "Type" field. This means thatif you start to enter an event type created before, the field will offer the existing option types. The types of eventsdefined for every created calendar will be autodetected further when adding new events.Now choose a view of new calendar.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

12Default view:Daily view:Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

13Full view:Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

14Event type propertiesSharePoint Event Calendar Viewer web part allows SharePoint users to define set of properties displayed forevery type of event.Select with drag-and-drop feature the properties to be displayed in the event description.Now choose Event Header Properties.Also, you can enable ability to sort events and enable filters. Do not forget to save the result.So we have created a new calendar.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

15Creating new eventsTo create a new event open “Events” and click “New event”.Fill the event name field and select a type of the event.Then add event description if needed and define date and time of the event.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

16You can define event details (location and organizer) and add link with more detailed information. Also, you areable to create event agenda.You can add image to the event description and, also, associate event with a color.Then define the event click behavior.Now save the created event. Also, you are able to save it without publishing.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

17Other optionsChoose “Options” to define access to manage calendar and events, which are used in the Event Viewer.You can specify the time format (12 or 24 hours) and define first day of week (Sunday or Monday).Usage of Virto Event ViewerGo to the page with the installed “Event Viewer” and choose calendar for displaying on current page. Thecalendar name in the web part settings must correspond to a name of one of created calendars.Save the settings.Now you have all your events in one convenient view.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

18Special options allow you to select another month and apply event by chosen parameter.Copyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

19Version Release HistoryReleaseDate02/07/2015Versionv. 1.2.106/26/2015 v. 1.2.006/25/2015 v. 1.1.011/11/2014 v. 1.0.0Description[-] incorrect the "new Event" link for site collection with the managedpath[ ] the ability to specify the first day of week[ ] added the link to create new event[ ] the ability to specify a time formatFirst ReleaseCopyright 2017 All rights reserved. www.virtosoftware.com

SharePoint Event Calendar Viewer web part allows you to display events from SharePoint 2016, 2013, or 2010 of various types defined according to your business needs. Virto Event Viewer concentrates on quick and easy event management of pre-defined types. With SharePoint Event Calendar Viewer, you can create calendars for displaying on the .