Converts the Unimelb timetable page into an iCal file

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
August 1, 2019
Size
82.53KiB
Developer
Category
Users
511
Rating
4.95455 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
DeclarativeContent
Tabs
Https://prod.ss.unimelb.edu.au/*
Http://www.unimelb.edu.au/dates
Https://www.unimelb.edu.au/dates
File://*/UoM-Timetable-to-iCal/extension/test/*
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Unimelb Timetable to iCal Extension

[Update - August 2019]
v1.2.0 has just been released which updates the semester break date to work properly for semester 2 2019 (see version history below for more info).

Chrome Extension that converts the University of Melbourne student timetable page into an iCalendar/.ics file, which you can then import into iCloud/Google Calendar/Outlook Calendar or any other calendar program that supports the iCal file format.

To use it: just go to the Student Portal and navigate to your timetable. A small icon will pop up in the toolbar - click that and you can probably work out the rest :)

Features:
* (NEW!) Fetches semester start/end dates automagically from the Unimelb academic calendar
* Scrapes all timetable data (subject code+name, times, location)
* Repeats timetable for duration of semester
* Excludes repeats from the mid-semester break
* Ability to include week-long events that are labelled with the University week # (plus one for the mid-semester break)

Please report any bugs on my GitHub repo: https://github.com/nuclearpidgeon/UoM-Timetable-to-iCal

Version history:
* v1.2.0 (August 2019) - update the semester break date for semester 1 2019, and add an automatic semester selection (based on which one starts closest to the current date)
* v1.1.5 (February 2018) - update the semester break date for semester 1 2018
* v1.1.4 (August 2017) - fix date fetching issues with the new Unimelb calendar page (worst 'API' ever!)
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Unimelb Timetable to iCal Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension file

Select and download the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Unimelb Timetable to iCal extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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James Lopez (ID: 000000b76ebfe395) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2019 Still works in 2019, a real time saver!

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Rohit Sudarsan (ID: 0000003d83c398cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2019 Excellent app. Very convenient. I was recommended this by the IT person at Stop1 (the most helpful they've ever been haha) Would only suggest if the calendar could somehow adjust for the 1 week break that occurs during semesters. For eg. the app plots weeks 1-13 whereas officially the Uni calendar spans weeks 1-12 and one week in between for a break (eg. Easter). I find myself manually correcting this because deadlines are based on the official week number set by the university. Otherwise it's a fantastic app.

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Jackson Shi (ID: 0000009c422e7674) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2018 AWESOME

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Jack Z (ID: 000000ea14aaa955) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/10/2018 Awesome :) saves hours of manually making a calendar. Only improvement I can think of is midsemester-break detection, so that the week-long events match up with the actual week number after the break.

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Thanh Vo Hong (ID: 00000088d510ce06) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/26/2018 Love it mate! Its's super useful, especially for new student like me. P/S: I fork out your code to test out some new ideas and perhaps improvements. I'll create a branch and open PR on your source once it works. Cheers!