Answer signing questions with current document status
When a course discussion brings up a signature, get the named document's current state without searching manually.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Get Document
Tool to fetch a specific document by its ID. Use when you need to view a document's current state and metadata.
Why this helps
A signing question can stall while you switch systems to find the document and check its status.
- Reduce searching during discussion follow-up
- Check current document metadata
- Keep a status question tied to course context
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Docnify once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and instruct Notis which confirmed document ID to fetch when relevant.
- 3Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with a real message and document ID.
Questions about this workflow
Does a discussion message automatically identify the document?
Not necessarily. The trigger description only confirms a new message. Your instruction or available context must identify the document.
Does this change the signing status?
No. Get Document fetches the document's current state and metadata.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Docnify. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Docnify actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Document Recipient
Tool to add a recipient to a document. Use after confirming the document's ID. Optionally specify signing order and authentication options.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Document Fields
Tool to create one or more fields on a document. Use after fetching a document to add fields before sending.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Delete Document
Tool to delete a specific document by its ID. Use when you have confirmed the document should be permanently removed.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Delete Document Field
Tool to delete a field from a document. Use when you need to remove a specific field from an existing document.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Delete document recipient
Tool to remove a recipient from a document. Use after verifying document and recipient IDs to revoke access.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Get Document
Tool to fetch a specific document by its ID. Use when you need to view a document's current state and metadata.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Get Template
Tool to fetch a specific template by its ID. Use to view a template's details and metadata.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
List Documents
Tool to list documents in the Docnify account.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Docnify, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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