Request signatures from Canvas discussion decisions
Convert a clear discussion decision into a documented signature step.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Send Signature Request
Tool to create and send a new signature request with documents. Use when you need to send documents for electronic signature. The action sends emails to all specified signers with links to view and sign the documents. Supports multiple signers, CC recipients, custom fields, form fields, and various signing options. Documents can be uploaded directly or provided via publicly accessible URLs.
Why this helps
Important decisions in discussion threads can lack a formal acknowledgment.
- Capture formal acknowledgment
- Reduce thread chasing
- Create a clear audit trail
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Dropbox Sign in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for discussion-based approvals.
- 3Tell Notis to identify messages that require formal acknowledgment and send the matching signature request.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one qualifying message.
Questions about this workflow
Will every discussion message create a request?
No. Your instruction can define which messages qualify for a signature request.
Can Notis summarize the message first?
Yes, the prompt can ask Notis to use the discussion context when preparing the request.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Dropbox sign. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Dropbox sign actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Invite User to Team
Tool to invite a user to your Team. Use when you need to add a member by email or account ID.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add User to Template
Tool to grant a specified account access to a template. Use when you need to share a template with another user after confirming template and account identifiers.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Bulk create embedded signature request with template
Tool to create a BulkSendJob for embedded templated signature requests. Use when you need to send up to 250 embedded signature requests at once via one or more templates for iFrame signing.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Bulk send with template
Tool to create a BulkSendJob for templated signature requests. Use when you need to send up to 250 signature requests at once via one or more templates.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Cancel Signature Request
Cancels an incomplete signature request. Use when you need to cancel a pending signature request that has not been completed. The operation is asynchronous and not reversible - once canceled, the signature request cannot be restored.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Create Dropbox Sign Account
Tool to create a new Dropbox Sign account associated with a specified email address. Use when you need to programmatically register new users in the Dropbox Sign platform.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Create API App
Tool to create a new Dropbox Sign API App. Use when you need to register a new application for API integration. The app will have a client_id for authentication and can be configured with OAuth, callbacks, and white labeling.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Create Embedded Signature Request
Tool to create an embedded signature request for signing in an iFrame. Use when you need to initiate a signature request that will be signed within your application rather than via email links.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Dropbox sign, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Save your first hour today.
7-day trial of any paid plan, with 20$ of usage included.
No card. Works with personal or business Dropbox sign.