Move new Canvas course media into Cincopa
Keep course videos and other uploaded media ready for reuse by importing new Canvas files into Cincopa as they arrive.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Upload Asset From URL
Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external url and receive a status id for tracking. use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset.
Why this helps
Finding and re-uploading course media by hand adds busywork and makes useful assets easy to overlook.
- Centralize new course media in Cincopa
- Reduce manual downloading and uploading
- Keep newly shared assets moving into a media library
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Cincopa once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe importing each new course media upload into Cincopa.
- 3Pick the New Canvas File Upload trigger for the relevant course.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real upload that has a usable external URL.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this workflow?
A new file upload detected in the selected Canvas course starts it.
What does the Cincopa step do?
It uses Upload Asset From URL to import media from a provided external URL. The workflow needs a usable URL for the uploaded file.
Can it place every file into a specific gallery?
The upload action can optionally specify a gallery. Describe the intended gallery in the automation prompt and test that the required gallery detail is available.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Cincopa. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Cincopa actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Upload Asset From URL
Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external url and receive a status id for tracking. use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Abort Asset Upload From URL
Tool to abort an ongoing asset upload-in-progress by providing its status id. use when an upload is no longer needed, was initiated by mistake, or is taking too long.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Get Asset Upload From URL Status
Tool to check the status of an asset upload initiated via url by its status id. use after calling 'upload asset from url' to poll for completion.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Validate API Connection
Tool to validate api connection. use after obtaining a valid api token to confirm connectivity.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Cincopa, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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