Review uploaded file details before conversion
Check the metadata and preview of a previously uploaded file to support a more reliable document handoff.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Get File Info
Retrieves a stored file’s metadata and, for text files, a preview without using quota.
Why this helps
Starting a file workflow without confirming which file was uploaded can lead to avoidable confusion.
- Retrieves file metadata such as size and name.
- Can return a preview for text files.
- Does not count against conversion quota per action description.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Conversion Tools once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve metadata and any available preview for the provided uploaded file ID.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real uploaded file.
Questions about this workflow
Does this action convert the file?
No. It retrieves metadata and, for text files, a preview.
Does this action count against quota?
The action description says it does not count against quota.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Conversion tools. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Conversion tools actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Convert Excel to HTML
Converts an Excel spreadsheet into an HTML table.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Conversion Task
Creates a file or website conversion task; it counts against quota unless sandbox mode is on.
Download Converted File
Downloads a converted file after its task succeeds; the file is automatically deleted after 24 hours.
Get Auth Info
Retrieves information about the authenticated user, including their email address.
Get Conversion Config
Lists available conversion types and their options.
Get File Info
Retrieves a stored file’s metadata and, for text files, a preview without using quota.
Convert Word to Text
Converts a Word document to plain text.
Get Task Status
Retrieves a conversion task’s status and, when successful, its result file ID.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Conversion tools, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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