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Prepare a local document for conversion

Upload a file once and use its returned ID as the starting point for a Conversion Tools task.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Upload File

Uploads a file for use in later conversions.

Why this helps

A local document needs an upload step before conversion can use its file ID.

  • Uploads a local file for conversion.
  • Provides a file ID for further conversion steps.
  • Supports a clear upload-to-conversion handoff.

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 upload the provided local document file and report its file ID.
  • 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
  • 5Test with one real local file.

Questions about this workflow

Does this action convert the uploaded file?

No. It uploads a file and provides a file ID for further conversion.

What starts this workflow?

A Notis webhook starts it when an HTTP request is received.

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.

TriggerScheduled

Convert Excel to HTML

Converts an Excel spreadsheet into an HTML table.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Create Conversion Task

Creates a file or website conversion task; it counts against quota unless sandbox mode is on.

ActionInstant

Download Converted File

Downloads a converted file after its task succeeds; the file is automatically deleted after 24 hours.

ActionInstant

Get Auth Info

Retrieves information about the authenticated user, including their email address.

ActionInstant

Get Conversion Config

Lists available conversion types and their options.

ActionInstant

Get File Info

Retrieves a stored file’s metadata and, for text files, a preview without using quota.

ActionInstant

Convert Word to Text

Converts a Word document to plain text.

ActionInstant

Get Task Status

Retrieves a conversion task’s status and, when successful, its result file ID.

ActionInstant

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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