Count Backendless files for inbox requests
Answer storage questions from the inbox with a dependable file count.
Trigger
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Action
Get File Count
Tool to get the count of files in a backendless directory. use when you need to determine how many items match a filter or include subdirectories.
Why this helps
Simple inventory questions create unnecessary back and forth and manual browsing.
- Answer inventory questions faster
- Reduce manual directory checks
- Create repeatable reporting
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Outlook and Backendless in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named File count response.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the requested Backendless directory and retrieve its file count, including subdirectories when appropriate.
- 4Pick New Outlook Message as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test it with one real request.
Questions about this workflow
Can subdirectories be included?
Yes. Specify whether the count should include files inside subdirectories.
What if the directory is missing?
Notis can report the missing path for follow-up.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Outlook to Backendless. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Outlook triggers
Backendless actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Copy File
Tool to copy a file or directory within backendless file storage. use when duplicating files to a new location after verifying source and destination paths.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Directory
Tool to create a new directory at the specified path. use when you need to organize files under a new folder structure.
New Contact Added
Triggered when a new contact is added in the Outlook contacts.
Create Backendless Hive
Tool to create a new hive. use when you need to provision a new hive resource before performing hive operations. example: create a hive named 'grocerystore'.
Calendar Event Changes
Triggered when a new calendar event occurs (created, updated, or deleted) in the Outlook calendar.
Create Backendless Timer
Tool to create a new timer with schedule and code. use when scheduling recurring or one-off tasks to run server-side logic after confirming parameters.
New Calendar Event
Triggered when a new calendar event is created in the Outlook calendar.
Delete Directory
Tool to delete a directory at the specified path in backendless file storage. use when you need to remove folders after confirming the path.
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Delete File
Tool to delete a file at the specified path in backendless file storage. use after confirming the file's relative path and filename.
New Sent Message
Triggered when a new message is sent from the Outlook mailbox.
Delete Backendless Timer
Tool to delete a backendless timer by name. use when you need to remove a scheduled timer after confirming its name.
Directory Listing
Tool to retrieve a listing of files and directories at a given path. use when browsing or filtering file storage directories.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Outlook and Backendless, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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