| name | syncfusion-javascript-scheduler |
| description | Implement the Syncfusion Essential JS 2 TypeScript Scheduler (Schedule) component for event and appointment management. Use this when working with scheduling interfaces, calendar views, appointment CRUD operations, or resource management. This skill covers scheduler setup, views configuration, appointments handling, recurring events, resource scheduling, timeline views, editor templates, exporting functionality, timezone support, styling, and accessibility features. |
| metadata | {"author":"Syncfusion Inc","version":"34.1.29","category":"Calendars"} |
Implementing Syncfusion TypeScript Scheduler
A comprehensive skill for implementing the Syncfusion EJ2 TypeScript Schedule (Scheduler) component — a full-featured calendar and appointment management UI supporting multiple views, recurring events, resource grouping, drag-and-drop, inline editing, and data export.
When to Use This Skill
- Setting up and initializing the Scheduler in a TypeScript project
- Configuring calendar views (Day, Week, WorkWeek, Month, Year, Agenda, Timeline variants)
- Binding local or remote appointment data to the Scheduler
- Implementing CRUD (create, read, update, delete) for events
- Working with recurring events and the RecurrenceEditor
- Configuring multiple resources and grouped views
- Customizing the event editor popup or quick info templates
- Exporting Scheduler data to Excel, CSV, or iCalendar (.ics)
- Handling timezones for global user bases
- Styling, theming, and accessibility compliance
Documentation and Navigation Guide
Getting Started & Module Injection
📄 Read: references/getting-started.md
- Package dependencies and npm installation
- CSS imports and theme configuration
- Module injection with
Schedule.Inject()
- Initializing the Scheduler and appending to DOM
- Populating appointments with
eventSettings.dataSource
- Setting
selectedDate and currentView
- Individual per-view configuration with
views array
Views Configuration
📄 Read: references/views.md
- All 12 view types and their module requirements
- Per-view options (startHour, endHour, timeScale, showWeekend, etc.)
- Extended views using
interval and displayName
- Timeline view orientations and Agenda view options
Appointments & Recurring Events
📄 Read: references/appointments.md
- Normal, spanned, all-day, and recurring event types
- iCal
RecurrenceRule string syntax (FREQ, BYDAY, COUNT, UNTIL, etc.)
- Recurrence exceptions and editing individual/following occurrences
- Built-in event fields reference table
- Custom field mapping via
eventSettings.fields
- Preventing overlaps with
allowOverlap, custom ordering with sortComparer
Data Binding
📄 Read: references/data-binding.md
- Local JSON array binding via
eventSettings.dataSource
- Remote binding with
DataManager and ODataV4Adaptor
- AJAX loading pattern using
ej2-base Ajax
- Server-side date range filtering with
includeFiltersInQuery
- Passing query parameters with
eventSettings.query
- Google Calendar API integration via
dataBinding event
CRUD Actions
📄 Read: references/crud-actions.md
- Creating events via editor, quick popup, or
addEvent() method
- Updating and deleting with
saveEvent() and deleteEvent()
- Server-side CRUD using
UrlAdaptor + crudUrl
- Field validation with
validation property (required, regex)
actionBegin / actionComplete lifecycle events
- Enabling read-only mode
Editor Template & Quick Info
📄 Read: references/editor-template.md
- Customizing default editor fields via
popupOpen
- Full editor replacement with
editorTemplate
editorHeaderTemplate and editorFooterTemplate
- Custom quick info popups with
quickInfoTemplates
showQuickInfo toggle and closeEditor() method
- Custom timezone dropdown via
timezoneDataSource
Resources & Grouping
📄 Read: references/resources.md
- Defining resources with
resources property and field mappings
- Single and multi-level grouping via
group.resources
- Date-based grouping with
group.byDate
allowMultiple for multi-resource event assignment
- Resource-specific working hours, colors, and CSS classes
- Expandable resource rows in Timeline views
Working Days, Hours & Timescale
📄 Read: references/working-days-timescale.md
workDays, showWeekend, showWeekNumber, firstDayOfWeek
workHours highlight, start, and end configuration
startHour / endHour for visible time range
timeScale with interval and slotCount
- Major/minor slot templates
scrollTo() for programmatic time scroll
Cell, Header & View Customization
📄 Read: references/cell-header-customization.md
cellTemplate with elementType conditions
renderCell event for targeted cell modifications
cellHeaderTemplate for Month view date headers
- Header bar:
showHeaderBar, toolbarItems, dateHeaderTemplate
- Timeline
headerRows property for Year/Month/Week/Date/Hour rows
minDate / maxDate for date range restrictions
Exporting & Printing
📄 Read: references/exporting.md
exportToExcel() with ExportOptions (fileName, fields, customData, etc.)
- CSV export via
exportType: 'csv'
excelExport event for pre-export customization
exportToICalendar() to .ics format
importICalendar() from a file Blob
print() method with beforePrint event
Timezone Handling
📄 Read: references/timezone.md
timezone property (IANA timezone string)
- Per-event
StartTimezone / EndTimezone fields
Timezone utility class: offset(), convert(), add(), remove()
- Customizing the timezone dropdown with
timezoneData
- UTC mode for global/multi-region teams
Recurrence Editor
📄 Read: references/recurrence-editor.md
- Standalone
RecurrenceEditor component setup
frequencies and endTypes property configuration
change event for getting generated rule string
setRecurrenceRule() and getRecurrenceDates() methods
Styling & Theming
📄 Read: references/scheduler-styling.md
- CSS class selector reference for all Scheduler elements
- View-scoped selectors (
.e-vertical-view, .e-month-view, etc.)
- State classes: selected cells, selected appointments
- Resource row selectors for Timeline views
- Block and read-only appointment styles
Advanced Features
📄 Read: references/advanced-features.md
- Context menu integration with
ContextMenu
- Clipboard:
allowClipboard, cut(), copy(), paste(), beforePaste event
- Virtual scrolling with
allowVirtualScrolling and enableLazyLoading
rowAutoHeight for Timeline and Month views
- State persistence with
enablePersistence
- Islamic/Hijri calendar via
calendarMode: 'Islamic'
- Scheduler dimensions:
height and width
- Accessibility, WCAG 2.2, keyboard shortcuts
Quick Start
import { Schedule, Day, Week, WorkWeek, Month, Agenda } from '@syncfusion/ej2-schedule';
Schedule.Inject(Day, Week, WorkWeek, Month, Agenda);
let scheduleObj: Schedule = new Schedule({
height: '550px',
selectedDate: new Date(2018, 1, 15),
currentView: 'Week',
eventSettings: {
dataSource: [
{
Id: 1,
Subject: 'Team Meeting',
StartTime: new Date(2018, 1, 15, 10, 0),
EndTime: new Date(2018, 1, 15, 12, )
}
]
}
});
scheduleObj.();
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-base/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-buttons/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-calendars/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-dropdowns/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-inputs/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-navigations/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-popups/styles/fluent2.css';
@import '../../node_modules/@syncfusion/ej2-schedule/styles/fluent2.css';
Common Patterns
Pattern 1: Switch to Month View with Weekend Hidden
import { Schedule, Month } from '@syncfusion/ej2-schedule';
Schedule.Inject(Month);
let scheduleObj: Schedule = new Schedule({
height: '550px',
currentView: 'Month',
showWeekend: false,
eventSettings: { dataSource: [...] }
});
scheduleObj.appendTo('#Schedule');
Pattern 2: Custom Field Names
let scheduleObj: Schedule = new Schedule({
height: '550px',
eventSettings: {
dataSource: myData,
fields: {
id: 'EventId',
subject: { name: 'Title' },
startTime: { name: 'From' },
endTime: { name: 'To' },
isAllDay: { name: 'AllDay' }
}
}
});
scheduleObj.appendTo('#Schedule');
Pattern 3: Programmatic Event Creation
let eventData: Object = {
Id: 10,
Subject: 'New Event',
StartTime: new Date(2018, 1, 15, 14, 0),
EndTime: new Date(2018, 1, 15, 16, 0)
};
scheduleObj.addEvent(eventData);
Pattern 4: Resource-Grouped Timeline
import { Schedule, TimelineViews } from '@syncfusion/ej2-schedule';
Schedule.Inject(TimelineViews);
let scheduleObj: Schedule = new Schedule({
height: '550px',
currentView: 'TimelineWeek',
group: { resources: ['Rooms'] },
resources: [{
field: 'RoomId',
title: 'Room',
name: 'Rooms',
dataSource: [
{ RoomText: 'Room 1', Id: 1, RoomColor: '#cb6bb2' },
{ RoomText: 'Room 2', Id: 2, RoomColor: '#56ca85' }
],
textField: 'RoomText',
idField: 'Id',
colorField: 'RoomColor'
}],
eventSettings: { dataSource: [...] }
});
scheduleObj.appendTo('#Schedule');
Key Properties Reference
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|
height | string | Scheduler height ('550px', '100%', 'auto') |
width | string | Scheduler width |
selectedDate | Date | Currently displayed date |
currentView | string | Active view name |
views | ViewsModel[] | Per-view configuration array |
eventSettings | EventSettingsModel | Data source and field mappings |
group | GroupModel | Resource grouping configuration |
resources | ResourcesModel[] | Resource definitions |
workDays | number[] | Days of week to show (0=Sun–6=Sat) |
workHours | WorkHoursModel | Work hour highlight and range |
showWeekend | boolean | Show/hide Saturday and Sunday |
timezone | string | IANA timezone string for display |
enablePersistence | boolean | Persist state in localStorage |
readonly | boolean | Disable all CRUD interactions |
allowClipboard | boolean | Enable cut/copy/paste for events |