Create embedded signing from new Canvas submissions
Start a guided signing flow as soon as a submission arrives.
Trigger
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Action
Create Embedded Signature Request With Template
Tool to create an embedded signature request based on a template. Use when you need to initiate a new signature request for embedded signing using pre-defined templates. Returns signature request details including signing URLs for embedded iFrame integration.
Why this helps
A new submission often requires a separate consent or acknowledgment step that gets forgotten.
- Launch consistent signing flows
- Reuse approved templates
- Cut manual document preparation
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Dropbox Sign in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation for submission-based signing.
- 3Tell Notis to inspect each new submission and create an embedded signature request with the right template.
- 4Pick New Canvas Assignment Submission as the trigger.
- 5Select a report channel and test with one real submission.
Questions about this workflow
What does embedded signing mean here?
Dropbox Sign returns a signing flow designed to open inside your application.
Can I use an existing template?
Yes, instruct Notis to use the appropriate Dropbox Sign template.
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
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