Check list fields when a file changes
Keep changing documents aligned with the fields your Affinity process expects.
Trigger
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
Action
Get metadata on a single list s fields
Returns metadata on the fields available on a single list. use the returned field ids to request field data from the get `/v2/lists/{listid}/list-entries` endpoint.
Why this helps
A changed process document can leave teams using outdated list fields and definitions.
- Expose field changes sooner
- Keep process and data aligned
- Reduce inconsistent reviews
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Affinity in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named Updated file field review.
- 3Instruct Notis to identify the related Affinity list and summarize its available fields after the file update.
- 4Pick the OneDrive File Updated trigger and choose a report destination.
- 5Test with one process document update.
Questions about this workflow
Does it edit the fields?
No. It only retrieves list field metadata.
Can it flag missing fields?
Ask Notis to compare the returned metadata with requirements stated in your instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Affinity. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive triggers
Affinity actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get a company s list entries
Summarize company data across all lists, including list-specific fields and metadata like creation date and author. access requires "export data from lists" permission.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get a company s lists
Returns metadata for all the lists on which the given company appears.
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
Get all companies
Affinity api allows paginated access to company info and custom fields. use `fieldids` or `fieldtypes` to specify data in a request. retrieve field ids/types via get `/v2/companies/fields`. export permission needed.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Get all list entries on a list
Access and export essential data and metadata for companies, persons, or opportunities from a list, specifying data via `fieldids` or `fieldtypes`. "export data from lists" permission is necessary.
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
Get all list entries on a saved view
Use the endpoint to access rows in a saved view with specific filters and selected fields from a web app. it doesn't maintain sort order, supports only sheet-type views, and requires export permissions.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Get all opportunities
Pagination through opportunities in affinity yields basic info but excludes field data. for field data, use specified get endpoints. "export data from lists" permission needed.
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Get all persons
The affinity api offers paginated access to person data using `fieldids` or `fieldtypes`. bulk extraction needs special permissions and supports multiple parameters.
Item Moved or Renamed
Triggers when a file or folder is moved to a different path or renamed in OneDrive. Includes both old and new path/name data in the payload.
Get a person s list entries
Summary: browse rows for a person in all lists, showing field data and entry metadata like creation time and author. requires "export data from lists" permission.
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