Check parser layouts when document questions come up
Use a new discussion message as a cue to review the Docparser layouts that may explain how a document format is handled.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Get Parser Models
Tool to retrieve all model layouts for a specific parser. Use when you need to list different layout configurations within a parser that help handle document variations.
Why this helps
Finding out which document formats a parser supports can take several searches while a question waits for an answer.
- Pull relevant layout configuration into discussion follow-up.
- Reduce manual searching for document format details.
- Give the person handling the question useful context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Docparser once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis to create it from your usual channel.
- 3Describe the outcome in one instruction, naming the parser and the layout details to report for relevant document questions.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real message and confirm the layout details match the question.
Questions about this workflow
Does this answer or reply to the discussion message?
No. It retrieves layouts and reports them to your selected channel so you can use them in follow-up.
What if the message does not identify a parser?
Include the parser to use in the instruction or have Notis report that the parser is unclear. The available event and action do not define a parser matching rule.
Does the action show parsed document values?
No. It returns model layouts. To retrieve parsed values, use the multiple document results action for a specific parser.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Docparser. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Docparser actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Multiple Document Results
Tool to retrieve parsed data from multiple documents processed by a specific parser. Use when you need to fetch results for multiple documents at once. Returns up to 100 results by default, with a maximum of 10000.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Parser Models
Tool to retrieve all model layouts for a specific parser. Use when you need to list different layout configurations within a parser that help handle document variations.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
List Parsers
Tool to retrieve all Document Parsers linked to your account. Use when you need to view available parsers or obtain parser IDs for subsequent operations.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Ping API
Tool to test API authentication and connection health check for Docparser API. Use when you need to verify that API credentials are valid and the connection is working.
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 Docparser, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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