Check a PDF's basic details before filing
Get useful PDF metadata and page count into the workflow before deciding how to handle the document next.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get PDF Information
Retrieve PDF metadata and page count without downloading the full document.
Why this helps
A file can move into storage without anyone checking basic details that would make it easier to organize.
- Retrieve PDF metadata without downloading the full file.
- Use page count to inform a filing or review decision.
- Add a lightweight inspection step to document handling.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveMerge and Craftmypdf once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3Ask Notis to retrieve the incoming PDF's available metadata and page count and summarize it for filing.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and have the sending system provide the PDF details.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real PDF.
Questions about this workflow
Does this download the whole PDF?
The action retrieves information about the PDF, including metadata and page count, without downloading the entire file.
Can this choose a filing location?
The listed action only retrieves PDF information. Provide filing rules and a destination through another supported workflow step if needed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveMerge to Craftmypdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveMerge triggers
Craftmypdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Editor Session
Creates an embeddable editor session for a PDF template.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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List PDF Templates
Lists the available PDF templates.
Create PDF Asynchronously (Extended)
Start PDF creation in the background and return a transaction reference; a callback reports when it is ready.
Create PDFs in Parallel
Generate multiple PDFs concurrently from templates and optionally merge them into one file.
Get Account Information
Retrieve account subscription, usage, quota, and creation details.
Get PDF Information
Retrieve PDF metadata and page count without downloading the full document.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
ActiveMerge and Craftmypdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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