Top 10 Must-Have Features in a WinUI Event Scheduler
Tags: winui, csharp, dotnet, desktop
Published: 2021-12-02 11:56:00

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title: Top 10 Must-Have Features in a WinUI Event Scheduler
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The Syncfusion [WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/winui-controls/scheduler "Link to WinUI Scheduler") is a wonderful tool for managing time and resources efficiently in day-to-day life. The following are the top 10 features that make it irreplaceable in any scheduling application:

1. [A variety of built-in scheduler views](#variety-of-built-in-scheduler-views).
2. [Flexible scheduler date navigation](#flexible-scheduler-date-navigation).
3. [Diverse calendar types](#calendar-types).
4. [Event loading on demand](#event-loading-on-demand).
5. [Recurring events](#recurring-events).
6. [Resource grouping](#resource-grouping).
7. [Appointment editing and rescheduling](#appointment-editing-and-rescheduling).
8. [Time zones](#time-zones).
9. [Localization and globalization](#localization-and-globalization).
10. [Completely customizable UI](#completely-customizable-ui).

Let’s explore each of these features!

## A variety of built-in scheduler views

The WinUI Scheduler supports eight different types of [views](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/getting-started#change-different-scheduler-views "Documentation link to change different Scheduler Views in WinUI Scheduler"), namely day, week, workweek, timeline day, timeline week, timeline workweek, timeline month, and month to elegantly visualize appointments.

The views are grouped into the following categories:

- [Common views](#common-views)
- [Timeline views](#timeline-views)

### Common views

The common views include:

- Day
- Week
- Workweek
- Month

![Month View in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Month-View-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)
<figcaption>Month View in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

**Note:** For more details, refer to the [Day and Week](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/day-week-views "Documentation link to Day and Week Views in WinUI Scheduler") and [Month Views in WinUI Scheduler](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/month-view "Documentation link to Month View in WinUI Scheduler") documentation.

### Timeline views

[Timeline views](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/timeline-views "Documentation link to Timeline Views in WinUI Scheduler") visualize appointments with clear event representation using a separate horizontal time axis. This view includes:

- Timeline day
- Timeline week
- Timeline workweek
- Timeline month

!["<yoastmark](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Timeline-Month-View-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)

## Flexible scheduler date navigation

Easily navigate to specific dates using the [date picker](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/date-navigations#show-date-picker "Documentation link to show date picker in WinUI Scheduler") available in the Scheduler’s header and by [switching views](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/date-navigations#allowed-views "Documentation link to allowed views in WinUI Scheduler"). Also, you can limit the Scheduler’s [visible date range](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/date-navigations#range-for-visible-dates "Documentation link to range for visible dates in WinUI Scheduler") to avoid date navigation beyond the minimum and maximum date ranges.

![Date Navigation Features in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Date-Navigation-Features-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)
<figcaption>Date Navigation Features in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Calendar types

The WinUI Scheduler supports different [types of calendars](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/localization#types-of-calendar "Documentation link to types of Calendar in WinUI Scheduler") such as Gregorian, Korean, Hebrew, and more. By default, the Scheduler is displayed in the [Gregorian calendar](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.globalization.gregoriancalendar?view=net-5.0 "Link to the GregorianCalendar Class of WinUI Scheduler") type.

![WinUI Scheduler Displaying Hijri Calendar](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/WinUI-Scheduler-Displaying-Hijri-Calendar-1.png)
<figcaption>WinUI Scheduler Displaying Hijri Calendar</figcaption>

## Event loading on demand

While developing an app with a scheduler, the most prevalent requirement is the ability to load events on-demand in views. The WinUI Scheduler provides all the common scheduling functionalities that allow users to [load data on demand](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/load-on-demand "Documentation link to Load On Demand in WinUI Scheduler"). This feature improves your app’s loading performance while fetching data.

The [QueryAppointments ](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/winui/Syncfusion.UI.Xaml.Scheduler.SfScheduler.html#Syncfusion_UI_Xaml_Scheduler_SfScheduler_QueryAppointments "Link to the QueryAppointments property of WinUI Scheduler")event is used to load appointments on demand for a single date range. You can also start and stop the loading indicator animation before and after the appointments load with the [ShowBusyIndicator](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/winui/Syncfusion.UI.Xaml.Scheduler.SfScheduler.html#Syncfusion_UI_Xaml_Scheduler_SfScheduler_ShowBusyIndicator "Link to the ShowBusyIndicator property of WinUI Scheduler").

![Loading Events on Demand in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Loading-Events-on-Demand-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.gif)
<figcaption>Loading Events on Demand in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Recurring events

Easily configure [recurring events](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/appointments#recurrence-appointment "Documentation link to recurrence appointment in WinUI Scheduler") to be repeated on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis with optimized recurrence options. You can also skip or change the occurrence of a recurring appointment.

Refer to the following screenshots.

![Recurring Events in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Recurring-Events-in-WinUI-Scheduler.png)

![Recurring Events in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Recurring-Events-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)
<figcaption>Recurring Events in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Resource grouping

With the grouping feature, we can categorize appointments based on resources and dates.

The WinUI Scheduler [resource view](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/resource-grouping "Documentation link to resource Grouping in WinUI Scheduler") allows you to group appointments based on the resources or dates, arranged by the column or row in the day, week, workweek, timeline day, timeline week, timeline workweek, and timeline month views. We can share the events or appointments with multiple resources. Also, we can edit the resource appointment details using a built-in appointment editor dialog.

Refer to the following screenshots.

![Resource Grouping in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Resource-Grouping-in-WinUI-Scheduler-2.png)

![Resource Grouping in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Resource-Grouping-in-WinUI-Scheduler-3.png)
<figcaption>Resource Grouping in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Appointment editing and rescheduling

Appointments are subject to change, so a good scheduler should allow users to edit appointments easily. The appointment editing feature should allow adding, deleting, and changing appointment details.

The WinUI Scheduler has a [built-in appointment editor](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/appointment-editing "Documentation link to Appointment Editing in WinUI Scheduler") with features like appointment resizing.

If you double-tap a time slot’s cell, month cell, or view header, the detailed editor window will open in  **Add new**  mode.

If you double-tap an event or appointment, the editor will open in  **Edit**  mode.

Refer to the following screenshot.

![Appointment Editor in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Appointment-Editor-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)
<figcaption>Appointment Editor in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Time zones

Also, you can create appointments in various [time zones](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/time-zone "Documentation link to Time Zone in WinUI Scheduler") and display them in different views. Our WinUI Scheduler works great with different time zones and considers daylight saving time in a built-in time zone. Users can view their appointments without variations in times.

By default, the Scheduler detects the local time zone. You can also control the time zone by specifying it externally using the [TimeZone ](https://help.syncfusion.com/cr/winui/Syncfusion.UI.Xaml.Scheduler.SfScheduler.html#Syncfusion_UI_Xaml_Scheduler_SfScheduler_TimeZone "Link to the TimeZone property of WinUI Scheduler")property.

## Localization and globalization

Easily display the current date and time by following the [globalized](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/getting-started#change-first-day-of-week "Documentation link to change first day of the week in WinUI Scheduler") date and time formats. Also, you can localize all available static text in the WinUI Scheduler by using the [Language](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.windows.frameworkelement.language?view=net-5.0 "Link to the FrameworkElement.Language Property of WinUI Scheduler") property. With these features, you can easily reach a global audience by allowing them to handle appointments in their local culture and language.

![Globalization and Localization Features in WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Globalization-and-Localization-Features-in-WinUI-Scheduler-1.png)
<figcaption>Globalization and Localization Features in WinUI Scheduler</figcaption>

## Completely customizable UI

Customization is one of the essential features of a scheduler. The look and feel of all Syncfusion Scheduler UI elements can be easily customized to meet your application requirements. Refer to the following documentation references:

- [MonthCell](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/month-view#customize-month-cell-appearance "Documentation link to customize month cell in WinUI Scheduler")
- [Appointment](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/appointments#appearance-customization "Documentation link to appointment customization in WinUI Scheduler")
- [Scheduler View Month Header](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/header#appearance-customization "Documentation link to header customization in WinUI Scheduler")
- [SpecialTimeRegion](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/timeline-views#special-time-region-customization "Documentation link to special time region customization in WinUI Scheduler")
- [Resource](https://help.syncfusion.com/winui/scheduler/resource-grouping#appearance-customization "Documentation link to resource grouping customization in WinUI Scheduler")

## GitHub reference

For more details, refer to our [WinUI Scheduler](https://github.com/SyncfusionExamples/winui-Scheduler-Examples/ "Link to WinUI Scheduler demos on GitHub") demo on GitHub.

## Conclusion

Thanks for reading! In this blog, we have seen the top 10 features of the Syncfusion [WinUI Scheduler](https://www.syncfusion.com/winui-controls/scheduler "Link to WinUI Scheduler") that make it a critical component for your apps. Apart from these features, the Scheduler offers data-binding from different data sources, the customizable first day of the week, special time regions, and more. Use these versatile features to design a real-time application, like the Outlook Calendar.

If you are already a Syncfusion user, please download the latest version from the [License and Downloads](https://www.syncfusion.com/account/downloads "Link to license and download page of Essential Studio") page. Also, check out our [NuGet packages](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.Scheduler.WinUI/19.1.0.59-beta "Link to the Syncfusion.Scheduler.WinUI NuGet Package") and [Windows Store demos](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/syncfusion-winui-controls-gallery/9n0fp16ddc06?activetab=pivot:overviewtab "Link to Syncfusion WinUI demos on the Windows Store").

If you aren’t a customer yet, you can try our 30-day [free trial](https://www.syncfusion.com/downloads "Link to the free evaluation of the Syncfusion Essential Studio") to check out these features. You can also try our other WinUI demos from this [GitHub](https://github.com/SyncfusionExamples "Link to Syncfusion demos on GitHub") location.

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