Keep collection names aligned with project handoffs
When project work reaches a new stage, update the relevant collection name to match.
Trigger
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Action
Update Collection
Tool to update specific fields of a collection. use when you need to rename or reassign a collection after creation.
Why this helps
Collections can keep outdated names after a project or document review moves into a new stage.
- Updates an existing collection at a defined handoff.
- Keeps document groups easier to recognize.
- Reduces manual cleanup after project changes.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Affinda once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis which existing Affinda collection to update and provide the exact new name when a task reaches the handoff stage.
- 4Pick Task Moved to Section as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real task move and a confirmed collection identifier.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a collection if none exists?
No. The listed action updates a collection. A confirmed existing collection identifier is required.
Can Notis invent a new collection name?
Provide the naming rule or exact requested name in the instruction. Notis should report ambiguity instead of guessing.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Affinda. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
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