Check related Backendless resources when Canvas gets a file
Keep course materials aligned by reviewing a Backendless folder whenever a new Canvas file appears.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
Why this helps
A new course file can leave collaborators unsure whether related resources are already organized elsewhere.
- Review a related Backendless directory when a Canvas upload appears
- Identify possible related files from available names and details
- Give collaborators a concise resource inventory
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Backendless once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis to create it from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to list a specified Backendless directory and summarize items that may relate to the uploaded file.
- 4Choose the New Canvas File Upload trigger for the course.
- 5Choose where run reports go, then test with one real file upload.
Questions about this workflow
Does this copy the Canvas file into Backendless?
No. This workflow lists Backendless directory contents for comparison. Copying would require a separate supported file operation and known source and destination paths.
Can it detect duplicates for certain?
It can compare available names and details, but reliable duplicate detection may require matching rules or file metadata you provide.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Canvas Assignment Graded
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New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
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New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Delete Directory
Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Delete File
Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
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