Create a stable link to the document under review
Make a long-lived Dropbox link for the file named in a review request and include the link in the run report.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create shared link
Creates a long-lived shared link; the API returns an error if one already exists for that path.
Why this helps
Reviewers lose time asking where a file lives or which link is safe to use.
- Give reviewers a stable link to the specified file.
- Reduce repeated requests for the file location.
- Use available sharing settings when needed.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for preparing review links.
- 3Tell Notis to create a shared link for the specified Dropbox path and return the link in its report, using only the sharing settings you request.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and a run report destination.
- 5Test with one real file and verify the link settings and access.
Questions about this workflow
Does a stable link make a file public?
Visibility depends on the sharing settings chosen for the link. Specify the access level you need and verify it during testing.
Can this create an expiring or password-protected link?
The action supports optional settings such as expiration, password protection, and visibility.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
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Webhook trigger
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