Track new discussion topic follow-up in Close
A new discussion topic may call for a planned response or a check-in. Turn that intent into a Close task with an explicit next step.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Create Task
This tool creates a new task in close.com. tasks are used to track to-do items and can be associated with leads. the tool will create a task with the specified parameters using the provided text, due date, and is complete flags.
Why this helps
New topics can start a conversation that needs attention, but follow-up is easy to forget when it lives only in Canvas.
- Record topic-related follow-up in Close.
- Keep the next action easy to find.
- Specify which topics matter in your instruction.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Close once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the topic follow-up.
- 3Tell Notis which new topics should create a task and what action to track.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real topic and check the task in Close.
Questions about this workflow
Can this create a task only for certain topics?
Describe the kinds of topics that need follow-up and test with an example. The trigger polls for new topics in a course.
Does a new topic include the information needed to assign a task to a lead?
The event description does not promise a Close lead match. Describe an association rule only if you can provide reliable matching context; otherwise create an unassociated task.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Close. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Close actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create SMS Message
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Call
Creates a new call record in close.com. this tool allows you to log both inbound and outbound calls associated with a lead, supporting parameters such as lead id, direction, and optional support for contact id, phone, duration, note, recording url, and user id.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Create Lead
This tool creates a new lead in close crm. it allows users to create a lead with basic company information and optional contact details, including company name, description, website url, lead status, contacts, and addresses. it operates by sending a request to the api endpoint /lead/ on the close crm platform.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Create Task
This tool creates a new task in close.com. tasks are used to track to-do items and can be associated with leads. the tool will create a task with the specified parameters using the provided text, due date, and is complete flags.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Delete Call
This tool allows you to delete a specific call activity in close.com. it is useful for removing incorrectly logged calls or cleaning up call records. the action deletes a call activity using its unique call id and cannot be undone.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Get Notes
This tool retrieves a list of note activities from close. it allows users to fetch notes with optional filtering parameters, including filtering by lead id, user id, and date ranges. the tool returns details such as note content, creation and update dates, and any associated attachments.
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.
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