Adjust retention for a conversion task
Change a task's retention mode to match the file handling window your workflow needs.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Task Retention
Changes file retention to 24 hours or, for paid users, 15 minutes before deletion.
Why this helps
A default retention window may not fit the needs of every document workflow.
- Updates retention mode for a specified task.
- Supports standard 24-hour retention mode.
- Offers 15-minute TTL mode for paid users.
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 update the provided task's retention mode using an available setting.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real conversion task.
Questions about this workflow
Which retention modes are listed?
The action lists standard_24h and ttl_15m. The 15-minute TTL mode is for paid users only.
Does this action create or convert a file?
No. It changes retention mode for an existing task.
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.
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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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