Can color codes in Smartsheet export to a Google calendar?

Joe Kovacs

I have three status listings for my projects in Smartsheet - not yet started, under development and completed. Each one is color-coded differently (red, yellow and green). I also have exported my tasks to a Google calendar but all the items appear in the calendar in the same color. Is there some way of exporting different color code selections from Smartsheet to Google calendar along with the task items themselves? Right now all my tasks appear in the calendar looking the same without any regard to the status.

 

Thanks. 

Gwyneth C

Hi Joe,

 

As a color-coding fanatic, I totally get this request. As you're likely aware, you can manually change the color of the items on the Google side once the items have been published there. Unfortunately, the Google Calendar integration does not allow for an automatic way to display tasks from the same project in different colors when you publish them. I've added this as a feature request to our Enhancement List.

 

Also, in case you're interested, you can color code calendar items in Smartsheet Calendar view using the below method:

 

Changing the Color of Task Bars

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/516441-changing-the-color-of-gantt-calendar-bars

 

If you're not familiar with Calendar view, here's more about that:

 

Working with Calendars

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/775700-working-with-calendars

 

Thanks again for the question. 

 

Cheers!

Gwyneth