Prepare new Box files for conversion
Put newly added files into Convertapi temporary storage and get a file ID for the next conversion step.
Trigger
New File Added to Folder
Triggers when a new file is added to a folder in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box folder and fires when new files are detected. Only files (not folders or web links) are monitored.
Action
Upload File (Multipart)
Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data. use when you need to store a file on convertapi's servers (up to 3 hours) and obtain a fileid for subsequent conversions.
Why this helps
Repeatedly preparing the same file for conversion creates extra steps and makes it easier to lose track of the right input.
- Upload a file for subsequent conversions.
- Get a file ID from Convertapi's multipart upload.
- Reduce repeated preparation steps for new files.
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.
- 3Ask Notis in one instruction to upload each new Box file to Convertapi using multipart form data and retain the returned file ID in the run report.
- 4Pick the Box New File Added to Folder trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real file and confirm an upload file ID is returned.
Questions about this workflow
How long is the uploaded file stored?
Convertapi says uploaded files are stored temporarily for up to 3 hours.
Does staging convert the file?
No. It stores the file and returns a file ID for subsequent conversions.
Where can I find the file ID?
Ask Notis to include the returned ID in the run report so it is available to you.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Box to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Box triggers
Convertapi actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Async Convert
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Webhook trigger
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Collaboration Details Changed
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Delete Uploaded File
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Comment Changed
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File Metadata Changed
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File Shared Link Changed
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Upload File From URL
Tool to upload a file directly from a remote url. use when you need to import files hosted on a remote server without downloading locally.
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.
Upload File (Multipart)
Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data. use when you need to store a file on convertapi's servers (up to 3 hours) and obtain a fileid for subsequent conversions.
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