Collect missing slide assets without chasing people
Send one upload link when the new slide needs outside input.
Trigger
New Slide Added
Fires when a new slide is added to a Google Slides presentation.
Action
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Why this helps
Asset requests get buried in chat and arrive without a clear destination.
- Creates one clear upload destination
- Reduces follow-up messages
- Keeps incoming files tied to the slide
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Slides and Dropbox in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Missing slide asset request.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dropbox file request for the missing asset types, destination folder, and deadline you specify.
- 4Pick New Slide Added as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with a slide that needs an external file.
Questions about this workflow
Can the request include a deadline?
Yes. Include the deadline in the instruction so Notis can add it when supported.
Who receives the request link?
Notis reports the generated link; you can share it with the intended contributors.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Slides to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Slides triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
New Slide Added
Fires when a new slide is added to a Google Slides presentation.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Slides and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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