Create a Backendless copy for case follow-up
Duplicate a specified file or directory to a new Backendless path when a case request calls for a separate working copy.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Why this helps
Creating a separate copy for follow-up can become a distracting manual file task in the middle of handling a customer request.
- Copy a file or directory within Backendless storage.
- Preserve the original while creating a copy at a specified destination.
- Reduce repetitive file setup during case follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 2chat and Backendless once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to copy the specified Backendless file or directory only after verifying the source and destination paths.
- 4Choose the notis_webhook trigger and send the request and paths to its HTTP endpoint.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real example and verify the copied resource.
Questions about this workflow
Does copying remove the original?
No. The listed action copies a file or directory to a new location.
What paths should be included?
Specify the source and destination paths in the request or instruction, then test that the copy appears at the intended location.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 2chat to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
2chat triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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