Keep Box documentation aligned with Airtable view changes
When a view's name or type changes, prompt a quick check of any instructions or references that mention it.
Trigger
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
Action
Create task
Creates a single task on a file. this task is not assigned to any user and will need to be assigned separately.
Why this helps
A small view change can leave instructions and shared references out of date.
- Create a Box follow-up task when view metadata changes.
- Prompt an owner to check relevant documentation.
- Keep maintenance work attached to a designated Box file.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Airtable and Box once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis: When an Airtable view changes its name or type, create a Box task on my designated documentation review file to check references to the view.
- 4Pick the Airtable View Metadata Changed trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real view metadata change and confirm the task is created.
Questions about this workflow
What view changes are covered?
The trigger covers changes to a view's name or type.
Does Notis update documentation automatically?
This workflow creates a Box task for someone to review and update documentation.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Airtable to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Airtable triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Base Metadata Changed
Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
User Profile Changed
Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
View Created
Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
View Deleted
Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
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