Start a new report from a Drive copy
Create a fresh working file from an existing report when a new period begins.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
Why this helps
Reusing last period's file by hand can lead to accidental edits to the archived version.
- Preserve the previous report file.
- Create a separate working copy on request.
- Reduce setup time for recurring reporting.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Carbone and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Describe in one instruction which Drive report file to copy and how to name the new version.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and the channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real report file.
Questions about this workflow
Does copying generate a new Carbone report?
This action copies an existing Drive file. Use Carbone generation in your instruction if the new report needs fresh data.
What does the copy need?
The source file must be identifiable by its Drive file ID or a reliable search.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Carbone to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Carbone triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add file sharing preference
Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Copy file
Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`.
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