Format for an iCal.ics file

I want to make an iCal file, exported from my office database, containing my daily schedule and upload this file to mobilme then to my iPhone. This looks like a text file that I can make from my database but it contains some elements that look unique, like
UID:473B169A-F897-47D1-BD57-917AE29953EC
The rest looks pretty straightforward. Where can I find a description of the file format?
Doug

Hi Doug,
The specifications for the iCalendar .ics file format:
http://www.apps.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2445.html
http://www.apps.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2446.html
http://www.apps.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2447.html
Have fun.
Best wishes
John M

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