Prepare discussion topics for DataRobot
Give new course themes a path into structured analysis, starting with the data you are authorized to use.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Create Dataset from File
Tool to create a DataRobot dataset by uploading a file (CSV, Excel, etc.). Use when you need to upload data files to DataRobot's global catalog for modeling or prediction. Dataset creation is asynchronous - poll the statusId to monitor completion.
Why this helps
Course topics may reveal emerging needs, but extracting them for analysis often takes too much manual work.
- Create a repeatable path for topic data preparation
- Reduce manual catalog intake work
- Keep emerging course themes available for analysis
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and DataRobot once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to use an authorized export of discussion topic data to create a DataRobot dataset, and report if required source data is unavailable.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real topic and a representative authorized export.
Questions about this workflow
Can this produce topic trends by itself?
It creates a dataset from available source data. Trend analysis requires enough historical data in the export.
Does the Canvas trigger include all related messages?
The listed trigger is for new discussion topics. Do not assume it includes related messages unless the source data confirms that.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Datarobot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Datarobot actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Users to Group
Tool to add one or more users to a DataRobot user group by groupId. Use when you have a valid groupId and want to add existing usernames. Limit 100 users per request.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add User to Organization
Tool to add a user to an existing organization. Use when you have an organizationId and wish to add or create a user within it.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Analyze Dataset Definition
Tool to analyze a dataset definition by ID. Use when you need to trigger an analysis job that retrieves dataset metadata, schema, and statistics.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Archive Model Package
Tool to archive a DataRobot model package. Use when you need to archive a model package that is no longer actively used.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Build Java Scoring Code Package
Initiates an asynchronous build of a Java JAR package containing DataRobot Scoring Code for a deployment. The JAR can be executed locally for predictions or used as a library in Java applications. Use after confirming the deployment is active and supports scoring code. Poll the returned statusId or location URL to track build progress.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Cancel Notebook Job
Tool to cancel a running or pending notebook job execution. Use when you need to stop a notebook job that is currently executing or queued. The cancellation is immediate and cannot be undone.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Cancel Project Job
Tool to cancel a pending job for a project. Use when you need to stop a queued or running job after confirming its ID.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Check Project Status
Tool to check the status of a DataRobot project. Use after creating or loading a project to monitor its stage and Autopilot completion.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Datarobot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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