Collect the missing documents before Affinda processing stalls
Create a Dropbox upload request when a document workflow needs supporting files from someone else.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create file request
Create a file request so others can upload files to a folder.
Why this helps
Following up for missing attachments takes time and makes it easy for a document case to stall.
- Give uploaders one clear place to send files.
- Reduce manual attachment chasing.
- Keep incoming supporting documents together.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation for requesting supporting documents.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dropbox file request in the chosen folder and include the case reference in the request details when available.
- 4Choose a Notis webhook trigger and select a run report destination.
- 5Test with one real request and verify the generated upload link.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow send the link to the uploader?
The listed action creates a file request and its upload link. Delivery to a person depends on your Notis report channel or another process you specify.
Can the request have a deadline?
The Dropbox action supports an optional deadline. Include the date in your instruction when you want one.
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
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Create a file request so others can upload files to a folder.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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