Start topic work from a Box reference copy
When a new topic needs its own working document, copy a relevant Box reference file to a destination folder.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Copy file
Creates a copy of a file.
Why this helps
Teams may edit or annotate a shared reference when they need a separate topic-specific working copy.
- Preserve the original reference file.
- Give topic work a separate starting point.
- Reduce manual file duplication.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Box once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and describe the source file and destination folder.
- 3Ask Notis to copy the relevant Box file when a new discussion topic appears, using available topic context.
- 4Choose New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real topic.
Questions about this workflow
Does this copy Canvas files?
No. It copies an existing Box file to a destination Box folder.
What if the topic does not need a separate working copy?
This workflow is for topics that need one. Describe the condition clearly in your instruction and ensure the event includes the needed context.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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