Import a source file when a new Doc appears
Move referenced files into conversion storage as soon as a document is created.
Trigger
New Document Created
Triggers when a new Google Doc is created. This trigger monitors Google Docs and fires when new documents are detected. Uses timestamp filtering to efficiently poll for new documents.
Action
Upload File From URL
Tool to upload a file directly from a remote url. use when you need to import files hosted on a remote server without downloading locally.
Why this helps
A new document often points to a source file that still has to be fetched and uploaded by hand.
- Fetches remote files automatically
- Creates a Convertapi file ID
- Prepares the source for later conversion
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Super and Convertapi in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that uploads the source URL referenced by each new Doc.
- 3Pick New Document Created as the trigger.
- 4Choose run reports and test with a document containing a source link.
Questions about this workflow
What does the source need?
The event or document must provide a reachable file URL.
Does this convert the file too?
This workflow uploads it for later conversion; add a separate conversion step if needed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Convertapi actions
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Do this · Action
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