Create a dataset for a new reporting area
When a new reporting area is ready, initialize its Databox dataset from the details you provide and keep the setup report handy.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Create Dataset
Creates a dataset in Databox.
Why this helps
A new reporting area can be ready to use while its destination dataset is still missing.
- Create the reporting structure when needed.
- Keep source and primary keys explicit.
- Receive a report when initialization runs.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Databox to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to create a dataset using the supplied title, data source ID, and primary keys for the reporting area.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real example and verify the dataset setup.
Questions about this workflow
Does AnyDB automatically trigger this when I add a reporting area?
No. AnyDB trigger events are not exposed here. This workflow uses a Notis schedule.
Can this choose primary keys for me?
Provide the fields that uniquely identify records for the dataset.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Databox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB triggers
Databox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Dataset
Creates a dataset in Databox.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Data Source
Creates a data source in Databox.
Delete Dataset
Permanently deletes a Databox dataset; this action cannot be undone.
Delete Data Source
Permanently deletes a Databox data source and its datasets; this action cannot be undone.
Get Dataset Ingestion Status
Checks the status of a Databox dataset ingestion.
List Accounts
Lists Databox accounts available to the authenticated user.
Push Data to Dataset (V1)
Pushes data points to a Databox dataset.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Databox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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