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Remove obsolete forms after a source file is deleted

When the source disappears, the related form can be cleaned up with it.

Trigger

OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger

Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

Action

Delete Form

Tool to delete a form by its id. use when you need to remove an existing form permanently.

Why this helps

Old forms remain active after their source documents are gone.

  • Reduce obsolete forms
  • Lower response confusion
  • Keep workspaces aligned with active files

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect OneDrive and Byteforms once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation and describe the deletion and matching rule in one instruction.
  • 3Pick the OneDrive Item Deleted trigger.
  • 4Choose where run reports should go.
  • 5Test with one real deleted item and confirm the intended match.

Questions about this workflow

Will it delete every form automatically?

Only instruct Notis to delete when the deleted item clearly identifies the matching form.

Can I review the match first?

You can ask Notis to report the proposed match before executing the deletion.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link One drive to Byteforms. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

One drive triggers

Byteforms actions

Recurring trigger

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

TriggerScheduled

Create form

Tool to create a new form. use when you need to define and store a form structure.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

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

TriggerInstant

Delete Form

Tool to delete a form by its id. use when you need to remove an existing form permanently.

ActionInstant

Onedrivebasetrigger

Base trigger for OneDrive changes using Gmail-style state management. Subclasses override `filter_changes(...)` to extract only the relevant items.

TriggerPolling

Get all forms

Tool to fetch all forms created by the authenticated user. use after authentication to list existing forms.

ActionInstant

OneDrive File Created Trigger

Triggers when a new file is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

Get Form By ID

Tool to retrieve a specific form using its id. use when you need to fetch form details by providing the form's unique identifier.

ActionInstant

File Updated

Trigger that fires when a OneDrive file's content or metadata changes. Returns file ID, last modified time, and modifier info.

TriggerPolling

Get Form Responses

Tool to retrieve responses for a specific form with optional pagination and filtering. use when the form has collected submissions and you need to navigate large result sets.

ActionInstant

OneDrive Folder Created Trigger

Triggers when a new folder is created in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

OneDrive Item Deleted Trigger

Triggers when a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive. Uses Gmail-style state management for reliable duplicate prevention.

TriggerPolling

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.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

One drive and Byteforms, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

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