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How to start
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This walkthrough will help you to implement the extension events2 at your
TYPO3 site. The installation is covered :ref:`here <installation>`.

Create the records
==================

Before any events2 record can be shown in the frontend, those need to be
created.

#.  Create a new storage folder. Of course you can also use an existing storage folder.

#.  Switch to **List module**

#.  Use the icon in the topbar "Create new record" and search for "Events2" and its
    record "Event".

#.  Click on "Event" to create a new event record. Choose an event type and
    fill as many fields you want.

Add a plugin to a page
======================

A plugin is used to render a defined selection of records in the frontend.
Follow this steps to add a plugin to a page:

Events
------

#.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.

#.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`

#.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events".

#.  Save the plugin.

Events: Calendar
----------------

#.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.

#.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`

#.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events: Calendar".

#.  Save the plugin.

Events: Search
--------------

#.  Create a new page with a title like "Events" which will be used to show
    your created events records.

#.  Add a new content element and select the entry `Insert Plugin`

#.  Switch to the tab "Plugin" where you can define the plugin settings and
    set selected plugin to "Events: Search".

#.  Save the plugin.