Prepare a unique ID for a new document template
Generate a template identifier when setting up a new Carbone template for an Affinda document workflow.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Generate Template ID
Why this helps
Setting up a new template can stall while the team figures out the identifier needed for upload.
- Prepare an identifier for a new template.
- Keep template setup tied to a defined document use case.
- Reduce interruption during template onboarding.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Carbone once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create it from any channel.
- 3Ask Notis to analyze the intended document workflow with Affinda and generate a unique Carbone template ID for the supplied new template.
- 4Pick a webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real template setup request.
Questions about this workflow
Does this upload the template?
No. It generates a unique ID. Upload the supplied template in a separate action.
Can it generate an ID for an existing template?
This action is for generating a unique template ID. Search existing templates when you need to find an existing identifier.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Carbone. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Carbone actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Delete Carbone Template
Permanently deletes a template; this action cannot be undone.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Download Template
Downloads the original template file.
Generate Carbone Report
Generates a document in the chosen format from a template.
Get Carbone Server Status
Checks the server’s current status and health.
List Templates
Retrieves templates stored in the workspace.
Set Carbone API Version
Sets the Carbone API version for subsequent requests.
List Template Categories
Lists the categories used to organize templates.
Upload a template
Uploads a template for document generation.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Carbone, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Carbone.