Keep custom fields aligned with intake changes
When the information you collect changes, update the relevant custom field so it stays understandable.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Update Field
Updates a custom field’s properties; changing its tag affects how templates reference it.
Why this helps
Custom field labels can become confusing as document intake processes evolve.
- Update an existing custom field's properties.
- Keep field labels aligned with current intake language.
- Make contact data easier to interpret.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Affinda and EmailOctopus once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the exact field change needed.
- 3Pick a webhook trigger when the intake requirement changes.
- 4Choose where run reports go, then test with one existing field.
Questions about this workflow
Does the action create a new field?
No. It updates an existing custom field on a specified list.
Can changing a field tag affect templates?
Yes. EmailOctopus field tags are referenced in templates, so confirm the desired change before testing.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Affinda to Emailoctopus. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Affinda triggers
Emailoctopus actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Contact
Add a new contact to a mailing list.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create List
Create a mailing list to organize email contacts.
Create Field
Creates a custom field on a mailing list.
Delete Contact
Permanently delete a contact and its list data; this cannot be undone.
Delete List
Delete a mailing list and all its contacts permanently; this cannot be undone.
Create Tag
Creates a tag on a mailing list for contact organization.
Get All Lists
Retrieve all mailing lists in the account.
Get Recent Campaigns
Retrieves recent campaigns from your EmailOctopus account.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Affinda and Emailoctopus, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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