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Start a revised estimate from a Slack requote request

A revised quote can start from the existing estimate. Have Notis create a fresh draft when a requote request is clear.

Trigger

Channel Message Received

Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.

Action

Duplicate Estimate

Tool to duplicate an existing estimate in FreeAgent. Use when you need to create a copy of an estimate. The duplicated estimate will always have status=Draft, the next reference in the sequence, and dated_on set to today.

Why this helps

Updating a quote can feel like a separate project when the client asks for a small revision in a busy conversation.

  • Start revisions from the existing quote structure.
  • Keep the new estimate in Draft status for review.
  • Reduce setup effort when a client asks for a revised quote.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Slack and FreeAgent to Notis once in the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal, or ask Notis conversationally to prepare revised quote drafts.
  • 3Tell Notis to duplicate the relevant existing FreeAgent estimate when Slack clearly requests a requote, using the conversation to identify the estimate.
  • 4Choose the Slack channel message trigger and choose where run reports should go.
  • 5Test with one real requote request and review the new draft estimate.

Questions about this workflow

Will the duplicate be sent to the client?

No. A duplicated estimate is created in Draft status.

What changes are made to the duplicate?

FreeAgent assigns the next reference and sets the date to today. Review and revise the draft before sending.

When this happens · Trigger

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Freeagent. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Slack triggers

Freeagent actions

Recurring trigger

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

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Webhook trigger

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New Channel Created Trigger

Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.

TriggerInstant

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Channel Message Received

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TriggerInstant

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Direct Message Received

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TriggerInstant

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Message Reaction Added

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TriggerInstant

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Message Reaction Removed

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TriggerInstant

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ActionInstant

Reaction Added Trigger

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TriggerInstant

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ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Slack and Freeagent, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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