Import remote files linked to new contacts
Bring an accessible remote document into temporary conversion storage when a new contact arrives.
Trigger
New Contact Trigger
Triggers when a new Contact is Created in Salesforce.
Action
Upload File From URL
Tool to upload a file directly from a remote url. use when you need to import files hosted on a remote server without downloading locally.
Why this helps
Remote files often need extra downloading and re-uploading before they are ready for conversion.
- Upload directly from a remote server URL.
- Avoid downloading the file locally first.
- Get a Convertapi file ID for subsequent use.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Salesforce and Convertapi once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and name it for remote document import.
- 3Tell Notis to upload the accessible remote file URL associated with a new contact and report the returned file ID.
- 4Pick the New Contact Trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with a real new contact that includes a reachable remote file URL.
Questions about this workflow
Does this retrieve Salesforce attachments?
It imports from a remote URL. The URL must be present in the data Notis can access or supplied in the instruction.
How long is the imported file available?
Convertapi file uploads are temporary and expire after 3 hours.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Salesforce to Convertapi. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
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