Keep a searchable record of Canvas course file uploads
Capture new course materials in Airtable, where they are easier to review and include in course operations.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Create a record
Creates a new record in a specified airtable table; field values must conform to the table's column types.
Why this helps
Newly uploaded course files can be hard to notice when teams rely on manual checks of Canvas folders.
- Keep a searchable log of newly uploaded course files.
- See available file and course details in one place.
- Make it easier to review recent course material changes.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Airtable once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations > New Automation and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to create an Airtable record for each new course file upload with available file, uploader, and course details.
- 4Pick New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file upload and confirm the record includes useful details or an available file link.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger watch uploads across all courses?
The event polls a Canvas course for new file uploads. Select the course when setting up the trigger.
Will the file contents be copied into Airtable?
The workflow records the file details Canvas returns. Ask Notis to include an available file link if that information is present.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Airtable. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Airtable actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create base
Creates a new airtable base with specified tables and fields within a workspace; ensure field options are valid for their type.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Comment
Creates a new comment on a specific record within an airtable base and table.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Create Field
Creates a new field within a specified table in an airtable base.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Create multiple records
Creates multiple new records in a specified airtable table.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Create a record
Creates a new record in a specified airtable table; field values must conform to the table's column types.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Create table
Creates a new table within a specified existing airtable base, allowing definition of its name, description, and field structure.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Delete Comment
Deletes an existing comment from a specified record in an airtable table.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Delete multiple records
Deletes up to 10 specified records from a table within an airtable base.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Airtable, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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