Keep a clear record of file changes
Turn meaningful changes to a Box file into a concise PDF record.
Trigger
File Metadata Changed
Triggers when a file's metadata or properties change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when changes are detected in key fields like name, description, size, modification time, parent folder, or status.
Action
Convert HTML to PDF
Tool to convert HTML to a PDF document. Use when you need to generate a PDF from raw HTML. Returns raw PDF bytes suitable for download or storage.
Why this helps
Changes to a file's name, parent folder, or description can disrupt handoffs when they go unnoticed.
- Record available file property changes consistently.
- Make changes easier to review later.
- Reduce manual status documentation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Box and CustomJS once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then choose its name, prompt, report channel, and trigger.
- 3Tell Notis to prepare an HTML change record and convert it to PDF from the file properties available in the event.
- 4Choose Box File Metadata Changed as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real file property change and review the PDF.
Questions about this workflow
Does this report file content edits?
The listed trigger monitors metadata or properties. Use the new version trigger for new file versions.
Can it show the previous value?
Only when a previous value is included in the event or accessible to the automation.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Box triggers
Customjs actions
Recurring trigger
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Webhook trigger
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Convert HTML to PDF
Tool to convert HTML to a PDF document. Use when you need to generate a PDF from raw HTML. Returns raw PDF bytes suitable for download or storage.
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Convert HTML to PNG
Tool to convert HTML string to PNG image. Use when you need a PNG from HTML after preparing your markup.
Comment Changed
Triggers when a comment's content or details change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box comment and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as message text edits, tagged message changes, or modification timestamp updates.
Capture webpage screenshot
Tool to capture a screenshot of a webpage. Use when you need a visual snapshot of a URL.
New File Comment Added
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Merge multiple PDFs into one
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File Metadata Changed
Triggers when a file's metadata or properties change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when changes are detected in key fields like name, description, size, modification time, parent folder, or status.
Run Puppeteer Script
Tool to run a Puppeteer script and capture a screenshot. Use when automating headless browser tasks and needing a PNG output. Use after confirming the script logic.
File Shared Link Changed
Triggers when a file's shared link settings change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file's shared link and fires when changes are detected in the shared link configuration, such as access level, permissions, password protection, expiration date, or vanity URL.
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.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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