Track document folder counts on a schedule
Get a simple recurring view of how many files are waiting in a document workflow folder.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get File Count
Count files in a directory.
Why this helps
Without a quick count, it is harder to tell whether a document folder has new work to review.
- See the number of files in a specified directory.
- Keep a recurring view of document workflow volume.
- Use the result to guide follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Backendless once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Describe which Backendless directory to count and how to report the result.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real directory and verify its file count.
Questions about this workflow
Does this count files recursively?
The action supports counting files in a directory with an option to include subdirectories; specify the desired behavior.
Can it determine whether a file is an invoice?
A file count alone does not identify document contents. Use Affinda context only when that information is available to the automation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Copy a file or directory in file storage.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Create a directory in file storage.
Create Backendless Hive
Create a Hive.
Create Backendless Timer
Create a timer for scheduled server-side tasks.
Delete Directory
Delete a directory from file storage.
Delete File
Permanently delete a file from storage; this cannot be undone.
Delete Backendless Timer
Immediately and permanently delete a timer, stopping scheduled runs; this cannot be undone.
Directory Listing
List files and directories in storage.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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