Convert Excel files into portable CSV
Use a simple request to turn a provided Excel file into CSV for downstream document operations.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Convert Excel to CSV
Why this helps
Spreadsheet data can be harder to reuse when a workflow expects CSV.
- Converts an Excel file to CSV.
- Accepts a local upload or file URL as described by the action.
- Provides a straightforward handoff for tools that consume CSV.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Conversion Tools once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to convert the provided Excel file to CSV.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real Excel file.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow discover a spreadsheet in Affinda automatically?
No. There are no Affinda trigger events listed. The webhook starts the workflow, and the Excel file or URL must be provided.
Can I provide a file URL?
Yes. The action supports an Excel file through local upload or URL.
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.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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