Get new Canvas submissions ready for review
Start document preparation when a student submits, so the review process has a useful starting point.
Trigger
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Action
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
Why this helps
New submissions can sit in Canvas while someone manually prepares separate review materials.
- Start review preparation at submission time.
- Reduce manual copying of submission details into a document.
- Keep the review handoff moving from one event.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Craftmypdf once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis the outcome in plain language from any channel.
- 3Tell Notis to queue a PDF containing the available submission details for review.
- 4Pick New Canvas Assignment Submission as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real assignment submission.
Questions about this workflow
Does this workflow grade the assignment?
No. The available Craftmypdf action queues PDF generation. Grading is not part of the listed actions.
Can I use this for a particular assignment?
The trigger polls new submissions to a specific assignment. Select the available trigger for the assignment you want to monitor.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Craftmypdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Craftmypdf actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Editor Session
Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create PDF Asynchronously
Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
List PDF Templates
Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
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 Craftmypdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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Do this · Action
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