Remove replaced PDFs when the card says they are obsolete
Keep generated document storage aligned with the latest approved version.
Trigger
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
Action
Delete PDF
Tool to delete a previously generated pdf. use when you need to immediately remove a pdf by its response id.
Why this helps
Old outputs linger after revisions and create version confusion.
- Reduces version confusion
- Keeps storage clean
- Matches cleanup to an explicit update
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and Api2pdf once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to delete the old Api2pdf response ID whenever the card update marks it replaced.
- 4Pick Trello Card Updated Trigger for the specific card.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one disposable obsolete PDF.
Questions about this workflow
How is the obsolete file identified?
Include its Api2pdf response ID and replacement wording in the card update.
Is the new file affected?
No. The instruction targets only the specified old response ID.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Api2pdf actions
Recurring trigger
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