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Problem with "Google Calendar: Search and Delete an Event" automation

R.Barona

Member
I have a workflow that allows me to create and edit Google Calendar events using a custom Event ID. These actions work as expected; however, I encounter an issue when attempting to delete those same events using the "Google Calendar: Search and Delete Event" function.

I specify the same Event ID as the "q" parameter (as shown in Picture 1 & Picture 2). The process runs and returns a "Successful" status, yet the event does not actually get deleted from the corresponding calendar.

Note: I have already verified that the request is targeting the correct user's calendar.


Picture 1:
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Picture 2:
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Preeti Paryani

Well-known member
Staff member
Hello @R.Barona,

Could you please provide us with the Webhook URL where you are facing this issue? This will help us investigate the problem more effectively and assist you accordingly.

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R.Barona

Member
Oh, I see, sorry about that! The previous example wasn't valid because I had manually deleted the event while testing.

To provide a better demonstration, I have now created a new test case (Picture 1), where I:

1️⃣ Create a new event.
2️⃣ Edit the same event.
3️⃣ Attempt to delete the event.


After running these steps, I can confirm that the event still remains on the calendar (Picture 2), proving that the deletion did not take effect.

Picture 1:
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Picture 2:

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ArshilAhmad

Moderator
Staff member
In the 'Search and Delete Event' action step, you need to search for the event using its name instead of its ID. This should resolve the issue you are encountering.
 

ArshilAhmad

Moderator
Staff member
If you want the 'Delete Event' action step to be added to the Google Calendar application in Pabbly Connect, you can submit your request on our dedicated platform:

Our integrations team will look into your request and, if possible, add the desired action event to Pabbly Connect.

In the meantime, you can try executing this endpoint using the 'Custom API Request' action event.
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philgsm

Member
I'm having this exact same issue. I've got a calendar that is used to block time out without giving away any information about the event - so every event is called 'Booked'. I need to be able to delete these events when they are removed from the other calendar.

Did any solution get found for this?
 

philgsm

Member
This only partially solves the problem because, in our operations, it's common to have two events with the same "Name" but never with the same "ID".


Would it be possible for you to add the official Google Calendar API delete event operation to Pabbly, as shown in their documentation?


https://developers.google.com/calendar/api/v3/reference/events/delete

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Did you find a solution or work around? I've got the exact same issue with events that are named the same.
 

Preeti Paryani

Well-known member
Staff member
Hello @philgsm,

As of now, we have not introduced a native Delete Event action.

However, you can explore the Custom API Request feature to achieve this functionality by directly interacting with the calendar provider's API.
 
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