Schedule Backendless follow-up timers from new events
Use a newly created calendar event to start a Backendless timer for a follow-up your team has already defined.
Trigger
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Action
Create Backendless Timer
Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.
Why this helps
A planned server-side follow-up can be forgotten when it takes separate manual setup after scheduling an event.
- Start timer setup from a new calendar event.
- Keep a defined follow-up tied to the event that prompted it.
- Reduce repetitive timer creation when timer parameters are supplied.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Backendless once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis the timer name, schedule, and code to use for the follow-up, and what event details to consider.
- 4Pick Event Created as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real event and confirmed timer parameters.
Questions about this workflow
Does the event provide a timer schedule and code?
No. The trigger returns event ID, summary, start and end times, and organizer information. Supply the timer schedule and code in your instruction.
When is this useful?
Use it when new events should initiate a known server-side follow-up and you can provide the required timer details.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Create Backendless Hive
Tool to create a new hive. use when you need to provision a new hive resource before performing hive operations. example: create a hive named 'grocerystore'.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Create Backendless Timer
Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Delete Directory
Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Delete File
Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
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