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Retrieve a Carbone template requested by email

Ask for a template by email and have Notis retrieve its original file from Carbone using its ID.

Trigger

New Gmail Message Received Trigger

Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.

Action

Download Template

Tool to download a template from carbone by template id. use when you need to retrieve the original template file.

Why this helps

Finding and retrieving the right source template can interrupt work when a document needs an update.

  • Cut time spent locating template source files.
  • Use the requested template ID directly.
  • Make template retrieval part of an inbox workflow.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Gmail and Carbone once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
  • 3Describe the retrieval outcome in one instruction and require the email to include the exact Carbone template ID.
  • 4Pick New Gmail Message Received as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
  • 5Test with one real request containing a known template ID.

Questions about this workflow

What if the request does not include a template ID?

Carbone download requires the template ID. Include it in the request or provide it in the instruction.

Does this update the template?

No. It retrieves the original template file from Carbone.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Gmail to Carbone. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Gmail triggers

Carbone actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Delete Carbone Template

Tool to delete a template from the carbone server. use after confirming you have the correct template id.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Download Template

Tool to download a template from carbone by template id. use when you need to retrieve the original template file.

ActionInstant

Email Sent

Triggers when a Gmail message is sent by the authenticated user. It polls the 'SENT' label and emits metadata including sender, recipients, subject, timestamp, and thread ID.

TriggerPolling

Generate Carbone Report

Tool to generate a carbone report from a template and json data. use when you need to render documents in various formats.

ActionInstant

New Gmail Message Received Trigger

Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.

TriggerPolling

Generate Template ID

Tool to generate a unique template id for a new template. use when you need the template identifier before uploading.

ActionInstant

Get Carbone Server Status

Tool to retrieve the current status and health of the carbone server. use before generating reports to ensure the service is operational.

ActionInstant

Set Carbone API Version

Tool to set the carbone api version to be used for subsequent requests. use before rendering or managing templates to ensure correct version is applied.

ActionInstant

Upload a template

Tool to upload a template to the carbone server. use when you need to add or replace a template by providing its content.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Gmail and Carbone, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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