Make new task assignments actionable
Prepare a short PDF brief with the assignment context that is available in Box.
Trigger
New Task Assignment Added
Triggers when a new assignment is added to a task in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box task and fires when new assignments are detected.
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
A new assignment can be missed when it arrives among other file and task updates.
- Give new assignments a consistent handoff brief.
- Keep task context together for easier follow-up.
- Reduce manual preparation when work is assigned.
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 assignment brief and convert it to PDF using available task and assignment details.
- 4Choose Box New Task Assignment Added as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real task assignment and review the PDF.
Questions about this workflow
Will it assign the task to someone?
No. This workflow creates a brief when Box reports an assignment; it does not change task assignments.
Can it include a due date?
Include a due date only when it is available in the task or assignment data.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Customjs actions
Recurring trigger
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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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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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