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Start document editing from a Jira issue update

When an issue changes, create an editor session for the relevant document template so the next edit is ready to begin.

Trigger

Updated Issue

Fires when an existing issue is changed in the Jira project you configure — for example its status, assignee, or any other field on the issue is updated. Only issues in that project produce an event. It does not fire on comment activity: adding, editing, or deleting a comment on an issue will not produce an event from this trigger.

Action

Create Editor Session

Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.

Why this helps

A status or assignment change can require an accompanying document, but starting that document by hand adds friction.

  • Start a template editing session when an issue changes.
  • Reduce the time spent locating a document template.
  • Provide an editor URL in the automation result.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Jira and Craftmypdf once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it for the document session.
  • 3Tell Notis which template to use and how to consider the updated issue details.
  • 4Pick the Jira Updated Issue trigger for the project, then choose where run reports go.
  • 5Test with one real issue update and confirm the session URL is available.

Questions about this workflow

Will comments start the automation?

No. The Updated Issue event does not fire for comment activity.

What does Create Editor Session return?

It creates an embeddable editor session URL for a specific template.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Jira triggers

Craftmypdf actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Create Editor Session

Tool to create an embeddable editor session URL for a template. Use when you need to embed the PDF editor for a specific template.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Create PDF Asynchronously

Tool to queue asynchronous PDF generation via webhook. Use when you need to generate a PDF in the background and receive the result via a webhook.

ActionInstant

New Issue

Fires when a new issue is created in the Jira project you configure. Only issues created in that project produce an event.

TriggerInstant

List PDF Templates

Tool to retrieve a paginated list of PDF templates. Use when you need to browse available templates before generating a PDF.

ActionInstant

New Project

Triggered when a new project is added in Jira

TriggerInstant

Updated Issue

Fires when an existing issue is changed in the Jira project you configure — for example its status, assignee, or any other field on the issue is updated. Only issues in that project produce an event. It does not fire on comment activity: adding, editing, or deleting a comment on an issue will not produce an event from this trigger.

TriggerInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Jira and Craftmypdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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