Confirm the statistic before it reaches your template
Check Census variable details up front so a report request uses the right measure and understands its limits.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Variable Details
Retrieves metadata and valid values for a dataset variable.
Why this helps
A variable code without its definition can lead to confusing or mismatched statistics in a generated report.
- Returns the label, concept, data type, and valid-value constraints for a variable.
- Helps catch incorrect or unclear variable choices before report generation.
- Makes the data request easier to review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveMerge and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to look up the requested Census variable for the specified dataset and year, then explain its label and constraints before report preparation.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and arrange for the lookup request to be sent when a template needs a variable checked.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real dataset and variable.
Questions about this workflow
Does this action return the statistic itself?
No. It returns metadata about a variable. Use a data retrieval action separately to obtain estimates.
What if a variable is not valid for the selected dataset or year?
Have Notis report that the metadata could not be confirmed and ask for a corrected dataset, year, or variable.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveMerge to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveMerge triggers
Census bureau actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
ActiveMerge and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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