GCM

What is this?

Google Calendar Map (GCM) puts all events with a location from a google calendar on to a google map. The map is a filter, You can zoom in and move map around to only view events that occur on the map as you see it. Additionally, you can use the date sliders to further filter events.

Click on the big GCM in the top right view the GCM Homepage with more information. Click on - above GCM to hide this drawer, Click again to open it.

Example Calendars:

1. Geocaching (Spain)
2. Tear Jerkers (Camping USA)
3. Chad's Chicago: Summer Festivals and More
4. A New York Track Club
   
5. Collections (Bikes For The World)
6. All calendars above at once! <--- NEW !!!

How do I make it Go?

First, make your calendar public (if it ain't your calendar, ask owner to do it).

1. In the Google Calendar interface, locate "My Calendars" or "Other Calendars" lists on the left.
2. Hover over desired calendar, and click the arrow the appears. A menu will appear.
3. Click "Share this calendar"
4. Check "Make this calendar public"
5. Make sure "Share only my free/busy information" is unchecked.
6. Click "Save"

Second, find your Calendar's ID

1. In the Google Calendar interface, locate "My Calendars" or "Other Calendars" lists on the left.
2. Hover over desired calendar, and click the arrow the appears. A menu will appear.
3. Click "Calendar settings"
4. Look at the "Calendar Address" section of the screen, near XML, ICAL, HTML icons.
5. Copy string after "Calendar ID:" - it may be your email, or may look like vf3u7s6odj0r74q4lrnb730phk@group.calendar.google.com
6. NOTE: the calendar ID can also be extracted from the XML Feed. For example, xxxx@group.calendar.google.com is the id for this XML Feed: https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/xxxx@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic

Lastly, Paste the Google Calendar ID in the box above. Optionally add more Calendar IDs, separated by spaces. Click "Add Calendar" .. you're off!

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