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when configuring a google calendar trigger, I don’t have the start date and start time options. can you help?
To help you configure a Google Calendar trigger with start date and start time options, let’s walk through the process of setting up a Google Calendar trigger in Pipedream. ## Using the Google Calendar Trigger 1. Create a New Workflow: - Go to your Pipedream dashboard and create a new workflow. - Click on Add Trigger to open the trigger selection menu. 2. Select Google Calendar: - Search for “Google Calendar” in the trigger selection menu. - Choose the appropriate trigger based on your needs (e.g., “New Event”, “Event Started”, “Event Ended”). 3. Connect Your Google Account: - If you haven’t already connected your Google account, you’ll be prompted to do so. Follow the instructions to authorize Pipedream to access your Google Calendar. 4. Configure the Trigger: - After connecting your Google account, you’ll need to configure the trigger settings. This includes selecting the calendar you want to monitor and any specific event filters. - If you don’t see options for start date and start time, ensure you’re selecting a trigger that supports these fields. For example, the “Event Started” trigger should provide these options. 5. Test the Trigger: - Once configured, you can test the trigger by selecting an event from your calendar. This will allow you to see the event data, including start date and start time, and ensure everything is set up correctly. If you still don’t see the start date and start time options, please provide more details about the specific trigger you’re using and any screenshots of the configuration screen. This will help me better understand the issue and provide more targeted assistance. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the Pipedream Google Calendar integration documentation. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
google calendar will either generate a start date like “2026-05-29” or a start date time like “2024-09-01T10:00:00-04:00”. Is there a way to map either of these fields to the next step?
Yes, you can map either a start date or a start date-time from Google Calendar to the next step in your Pipedream workflow. You can handle both formats by checking the format of the date and then processing it accordingly. Here’s an example of how you can achieve this using a Node.js code step in Pipedream: 1. Create a new workflow and select Google Calendar as the trigger. 2. Choose the appropriate trigger (e.g., “New Event Created”) and connect your Google Calendar account. 3. Add a new code step to handle the start date or start date-time. Here’s a sample code step that processes both date formats: export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { const event = steps.trigger.event; // Assuming the event data is in the trigger step let startDate; if (event.start.date) { // If the start date is in the format "2026-05-29" startDate = new Date(event.start.date); } else if (event.start.dateTime) { // If the start date-time is in the format "2024-09-01T10:00:00-04:00" startDate = new Date(event.start.dateTime); } else { throw new Error("No valid start date found in the event"); } // You can now use startDate in the next steps return { startDate, }; }, }); ### Explanation: - The code checks if the event.start.date field exists. If it does, it parses it as a date. - If event.start.date does not exist, it checks for event.start.dateTime and parses it as a date-time. - If neither field exists, it throws an error. - The parsed date (startDate) is then returned and can be used in subsequent steps. You can add this code step after your Google Calendar trigger to handle the start date or start date-time and map it to the next step in your workflow.