Give document reviewers the Canvas reference they need
When a document review calls for shared guidance, send the existing Canvas resource to the identified reviewers.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create content share
Shares a Canvas content item with selected users.
Why this helps
Reviewers can lose time searching for the right reference material before they can assess a document.
- Put the relevant Canvas content in front of reviewers.
- Reduce time spent locating shared guidance.
- Pair review requests with a useful resource.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to share the specified existing Canvas content item with the reviewers supplied by webhook.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real review request and confirm the intended users can access the share.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create new Canvas content?
No. The listed action shares an existing Canvas content item with specified users.
What if the sender cannot share the content?
Canvas requires the sender to have the necessary permissions and valid receiver ids. Use a test request to check the intended sharing flow.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Abort Quiz Report Generation
Cancels quiz report generation or removes a previously generated report.
Create appointment group
Creates an appointment group with schedulable time slots.
Add conversation message
Adds a follow-up message to an existing conversation.
Create an assignment
Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
Add course to favorites
Adds a course to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Create assignment override
Creates an assignment override to adjust dates for selected students, a group, or a course section.
Add group to favorites
Adds a group to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Canvas, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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