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title: "Getting started"
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# Getting started {#gettingstarted}

The tutorial will show you use the basic usage of the calendarize extension in TYPO3.
This requires the first steps of the [installation](../AdministratorManual/Installation/Index.html#installation) to be completed.

The event record stores information, whereas the plugin is used to render these records in the frontend.

1.  Create an Event

    1.  Create or select a sysfolder to store the records.
    1.  In the list module choose **Create a new record** in the top bar.
        Click on **Event** under **Calendarize - Event Management**.

        ![New record dialog](../Images/User/new-record.png)
    1.  Fill in the field **Title**.
    1.  Navigate to the tab **Date options** and create a Calendarize configuration by clicking on **Create new**
    1.  Fill in the field **Start date** with a date in the **near future**.

        ![Event record in the Date Options tab](../Images/User/event-date-options.png)
    1.  Save and close the record.
1.  Add a plugin

    1.  Create or select a page for listing and showing the events.
    1.  In the page module add a new content element.
        Under the tab **Plugins** choose **Calendar**.

        ![Create content dialog on the plugins page](../Images/User/create-content-element.png)
    1.  You can find the plugin settings within the tab **Plugin**.
    1.  Select the **mode** `List + Detail`.

        ![Plugin settings with List + Detail selected](../Images/User/plugin-list-detail.png)
    1.  Navigate to the subtab **General Configuration**.
        Fill the field **Startingpoint** by selecting the folder from the beginning.
    1.  Save the record.
1.  Check the result

    Load the page in the frontend.
    You should see your created event.
    A click on the title should show the record on the detail page.