Start each project with a Canva folder
Create a home for new project work from one setup request, then keep designs and assets easier to gather.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create user or sub folder
This api creates a folder in a canva user's projects at the top level or within another folder, returning the new folder's id and additional details upon success.
Why this helps
New projects often start with assets scattered across the workspace because folder setup gets postponed.
- Create a top-level or nested folder from a project request.
- Get a folder ID and details after successful creation.
- Give project designs and assets a clear destination.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and Canva once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Canva folder using the project name and parent folder when one is specified.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real project setup request and confirm the folder is created.
Questions about this workflow
Can the new folder be nested?
Yes. The action can create a folder at the top level or within another folder.
Does this also move existing designs into the folder?
No. It creates a folder and returns its ID and details. Moving an item uses a separate Canva action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Canva. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably triggers
Canva actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Access user specific brand templates list
This year, brand template ids will change; integrations storing them must update within 6 months. also, api use requires canva enterprise membership.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create canva design with optional asset
Create a new canva design using a preset or custom dimensions, and add an asset with `asset id` from a user's project using relevant apis.
Create comment reply in design
This preview api allows replying to comments within a design on canva, with a limit of 100 replies per comment. users should note potential unannounced changes, and that preview apis are not eligible for public integrations.
Create design comment in preview api
This api is in preview and may change without notice; integrations using it won't pass review. it allows creating comments on a design, with a limit of 1000 comments per design.
Create user or sub folder
This api creates a folder in a canva user's projects at the top level or within another folder, returning the new folder's id and additional details upon success.
Delete asset by id
You can delete an asset by specifying its `assetid`. this operation mirrors the behavior in the canva ui. deleting an item moves it to the trash. deleting an asset doesn't remove it from designs that already use it.
Exchange oauth 2 0 access or refresh token
The oauth 2.0 endpoint issues time-limited (4-hour) access tokens of up to 4kb for user authorization via codes or refresh tokens. it requires client id/secret for authentication.
Fetch asset upload job status
Summarize asset upload outcome by repeatedly calling the endpoint until a 'success' or 'failed' status is received after using the create asset upload job api.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Ably and Canva, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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