Start long conversions when work is ready
Move a task into the section your team uses for conversion-ready work and let Notis start the async job.
Trigger
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Action
Async Convert
Tool to perform an asynchronous file conversion. use when converting large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts.
Why this helps
Large or long-running file conversions can time out when treated like quick requests, leaving the team unsure whether work started.
- Use the section move as a clear readiness signal.
- Use asynchronous conversion to avoid client timeouts on large or long-running files.
- Keep conversion work connected to the project task.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Convertapi once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to start an asynchronous Convertapi conversion for the task's supplied file when the task is ready for conversion.
- 4Choose Task Moved to Section as the trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real task and a file ready for conversion.
Questions about this workflow
Why use asynchronous conversion?
The action is intended for large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts.
What file and target format should the instruction use?
The task or instruction needs to provide the file and desired conversion details required by the conversion request.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
Tool to perform an asynchronous file conversion. use when converting large or long-running files to avoid client timeouts.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Asana and Convertapi, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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