Keep an untouched Drive copy before conversion
Preserve the source file in Google Drive while a webhook kicks off its conversion workflow.
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
A conversion process can leave you unsure whether the source is still available when you need it.
- Retain a separate copy of the source.
- Reduce uncertainty about which file is original.
- Start the workflow from an HTTP request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect CloudConvert and Google Drive once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3Describe the outcome: copy the referenced Drive file, then use CloudConvert to perform the requested conversion.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real Drive file and request.
Questions about this workflow
Does the webhook itself upload a file?
The webhook starts the automation. Include enough information in the request for Notis to identify the file and conversion to perform.
What does the Drive action do?
It duplicates an existing file using its file id. It does not create the conversion output.
Can I pick a destination folder for the copy?
Describe the desired copy outcome in the instruction and test it with a real file to confirm the result.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Cloudconvert to Google Drive. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Cloudconvert triggers
Google Drive actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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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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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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