Stage raw files from new leads for conversion
Prepare an available raw file for reuse in multiple conversions as soon as its lead is created.
Trigger
New Lead Trigger
Triggers when a new Lead is created in Salesforce.
Action
Upload File (octet-stream)
Tool to upload a file with application/octet-stream. use when you need to upload raw file data efficiently for reuse in multiple conversions.
Why this helps
Repeatedly uploading the same raw document for multiple conversion steps adds unnecessary handling.
- Upload raw file data efficiently.
- Reuse the resulting file ID in subsequent conversions.
- Start file staging when a lead is created.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Salesforce and Convertapi once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and name it for raw file staging.
- 3Tell Notis to upload raw file data available with a new lead using application/octet-stream and report the file ID.
- 4Pick the New Lead Trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real new lead whose raw file data is accessible.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger provide raw file bytes?
The event is for a newly created Lead. Raw file data must be available in its returned data or supplied to Notis.
What is this upload method useful for?
The octet-stream action uploads raw file data efficiently for reuse in multiple conversions.
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