Start from a Drive copy when an ApptiveGrid request calls for one
Send the source file ID and purpose to Notis to create a Drive copy.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Why this helps
Reusing a standard document often means finding the right file and making a copy by hand.
- Create a separate working copy of an existing file.
- Reduce setup steps for repeatable work.
- Keep the source file intact.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ApptiveGrid and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis in plain language.
- 3Ask Notis to copy the Drive file whose ID is included in each request and use the supplied purpose to describe the copy.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file ID.
Questions about this workflow
What does the request need to include?
Include the valid Google Drive file ID for the file to duplicate.
Can it copy any record automatically?
No. The request must identify the Drive file to copy.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ApptiveGrid to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ApptiveGrid triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
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Create a File from Text
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
ApptiveGrid and Google Drive, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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