Review document layouts as course conversations begin
If a new course topic points to a document workflow, check the relevant Docparser layouts so you know which formats are already supported.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
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
Course conversations can expose document format needs after people have already started asking for help.
- Connect document format questions with existing parser layouts.
- See configuration options in a report for follow-up.
- Help identify where additional document context may be needed.
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, identifying the parser and layout details relevant to course document questions.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Topic as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real discussion topic and confirm the retrieved layouts give useful context.
Questions about this workflow
Does the topic event include all discussion messages?
No. This trigger reports newly created discussion topics. New messages have a separate Canvas event.
Can it retrieve layouts for all parsers?
The action retrieves model layouts for a specific parser. Name the parser in your instruction.
Can Notis conclude a layout is suitable?
Notis can compare available layout information with needs supplied in the topic context. Missing requirements must be provided by you.
When this happens · Trigger
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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
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