Keep Research Interview Schedule Changes Together
Notis can log changes to an interview's time or other event fields in Dovetail, including the before and after values provided by Calendar.
Trigger
Event Updated
Triggers when an existing Google Calendar event is modified. Returns the event ID, change type, and the specific fields that changed with their previous and new values.
Action
Create Data Point
Tool to create a data point within a channel. use after capturing new content to record and classify it in dovetail.
Why this helps
A moved interview can leave research records and coordination notes reflecting an old schedule.
- Retain event change details in a research workspace.
- See previous and new values when supplied by the trigger.
- Reduce confusion about interview schedule changes.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and Dovetail once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to record research interview changes and the supplied previous and new values as a Dovetail data point.
- 4Choose the Google Calendar Event Updated trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real event update and review the recorded details.
Questions about this workflow
Which event details are available?
The trigger returns the event ID, change type, and specific changed fields with their previous and new values.
Can it restore the previous event time?
No. This workflow records the update in Dovetail and does not change the Google Calendar event.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Dovetail. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Dovetail actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Channel
Tool to create a new channel in dovetail. use after confirming channel details.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Contact
Tool to create a new contact in dovetail. use when you need to register a contact before logging interactions.
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 Data Point
Tool to create a data point within a channel. use after capturing new content to record and classify it in dovetail.
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 Insight
Tool to create a new insight in dovetail. use after synthesizing findings when ready to store them. example: "create insight 'q1 user trends' with body '...' for project 'proj 123'."
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.
Create Topic
Tool to create a new topic in a channel. use after confirming channel id, title, and optional description.
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 Channel
Tool to delete an existing channel. use when you need to remove a channel and move it to the project's trash (restorable for 30 days). confirm the channel id before calling.
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Delete Topic
Tool to delete an existing topic. use when you have confirmed the topic id and want to move it to trash (restorable for 30 days). example: "delete topic with id 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000."
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).
Get Note
Tool to retrieve details of a specific note. use when you have confirmed the note id and need full note metadata from dovetail.
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