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pmcalendar


Introduction

pmcalendar is a powerful calendar library for iOS, designed to simplify the implementation of various calendar functionalities in your app. It provides a wide range of features and customization options, making it suitable for a variety of applications.


Installation

Follow the steps below to install pmcalendar in your iOS project:

  1. Open your project in Xcode.
  2. Add pmcalendar to your project by including the following line to your Podfile:

pod 'pmcalendar'

Save the changes and run the following command in the terminal:

pod install


Usage

pmcalendar provides a straightforward interface to add calendars and calendar events to your app. Follow the steps below to start using pmcalendar:

  1. Import pmcalendar in your view controller:

import pmcalendar

Create an instance of PMCalendarViewController in your view controller:

let calendarViewController = PMCalendarViewController()

Add the calendar view controller to your view hierarchy:

addChild(calendarViewController)

  1. Implement the PMCalendarDelegate methods to handle interactions with the calendar:

calendarViewController.delegate = self

Note: Make sure your view controller conforms to the PMCalendarDelegate protocol.

  1. Customize the appearance and behavior of the calendar using the provided options and delegate methods.


Key Features

  • Calendar Views: pmcalendar supports various calendar views like month, week, and day.
  • Event Management: Easily add, edit, and delete calendar events.
  • Date Selection: Allows users to select dates using intuitive gestures.
  • Customization: Customize the appearance and behavior of the calendar to match your app’s design.
  • Localization: Supports localization for different languages and date formats.
  • Accessibility: Designed with accessibility in mind, providing support for VoiceOver and dynamic type.
  • Event Notifications: Supports event notifications and reminders.


Examples

Here are a few examples to demonstrate how to accomplish common tasks using pmcalendar:

Displaying the Calendar

To display the calendar in month view:

calendarViewController.displayMode = .month

Adding an Event

To add an event to the calendar:

calendarViewController.addEvent(title: "Meeting", date: selectedDate)

Customizing the Appearance

To customize the appearance of the calendar, you can use the following methods:

calendarViewController.setHeaderBackgroundColor(.blue)

calendarViewController.setEventTextColor(.white)


Conclusion

pmcalendar provides a comprehensive solution for incorporating calendars into your iOS app. With its powerful features and flexibility, you can create a seamless calendar experience for your users. Explore the documentation and experiment with the various options to leverage the full potential of pmcalendar in your app.