Review conversion options when a Box file changes
A new version can bring a new format or a fresh conversion need. Get available output options for the updated file.
Trigger
New File Version Uploaded
Triggers when a new file version is uploaded to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new versions are detected.
Action
Get Supported Output Formats For Input
Tool to list all output formats a given input format can be converted into. use when you need to dynamically retrieve conversion options for a specific input format.
Why this helps
A revised file can interrupt planned work if the output format you need is not supported for its current input.
- Refresh format options when a new version arrives.
- Base the lookup on the updated file's input format.
- Make the next conversion choice with supported options.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Box and Convertapi once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to identify the updated file's input format and retrieve its supported Convertapi output formats.
- 4Pick the Box New File Version Uploaded trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real file version and review the returned formats.
Questions about this workflow
What does this workflow return?
A list of output formats Convertapi supports for the updated file's input format.
Does it create a converted file?
No. It retrieves supported output formats. Add a conversion instruction if you want a file converted.
Which file does the trigger watch?
The Box New File Version Uploaded event monitors a specific Box file.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Box triggers
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