Copy a Box folder template for new projects
Every new project starts with the same ready to use Box structure.
Trigger
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Action
Copy folder
Creates a copy of a folder within a destination folder. the original folder will not be changed.
Why this helps
Repeated project setup consumes attention and creates inconsistent filing.
- Speeds project kickoff
- Standardizes organization
- Reduces setup decisions
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect OneDrive and Box once in Notis.
- 2Create the automation for project folder provisioning.
- 3Describe which Box template folder to copy and where it belongs.
- 4Pick the OneDrive Folder Created trigger and a report channel.
- 5Test with one project folder.
Questions about this workflow
Does the original template change?
No. Box copies the folder into the destination and leaves the original unchanged.
Can this create nested structure?
Yes, when the copied Box folder already contains the desired structure.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
One drive triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Onedrivebasetrigger
Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
OneDrive File Created Trigger
Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
File Updated
Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
OneDrive Folder Created Trigger
Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger
Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
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.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
One drive and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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