Dropbox + Process Plan

Start processes in ProcessPlan when new files are added to Dropbox.

Add a file and never again forget to start a process! Use this Zap to instruct Zapier to start a new process in ProcessPlan whenever a new file is added in Dropbox. This Zap is great for automatically uploading marketing material and other business documents for review in ProcessPlan.

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New File in Folder
Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
TriggerPolling
automatically do this!
Start a New Process
Starts a new process instance and populates it's fields.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- Shared FolderRequired
- Member Email AddressesRequired
- Access LevelRequired
- Notify Members?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write

- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write

- Space
- PathRequired
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove ExpirationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Audience
- Access
Action
Write
- Space
- Search queryRequired
- Search path
- Order by
- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- File NameRequired
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Path
- Direct links only
Action
Search
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Field Is UpdatedRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- Process TemplateRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Task Is Canceled (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
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- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Tasks Due Date Is Changed (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Tasks Becomes Past Due (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process InstanceRequired
Action
Write
- Process Template IDRequired
- Select the Task to CancelRequired
- Process InstanceRequired
Action
Write
- Process Template IDRequired
- Select the Task to StartRequired
- Process InstanceRequired
Action
Write
- Process TemplateRequired
Action
Search

Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove PasswordRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder NameRequired
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Search TermRequired
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include contents of subfolders?
- Include deleted files and folders?
- Include media info?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Process TemplateRequired
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Task Is Assigned (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Task Is Completed (No Selection = Any Tasks)
- When This Task Response Is Used (No Selection = Any Response)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- Triggers When This Tasks Notes Are Updated (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process TemplateRequired
- When This Task's Start Date Is Changed (No Selection = Any Tasks)
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Process Template IDRequired
- Process InstanceRequired
Action
Write
- Process Template IDRequired
- Select the Task to CompleteRequired
- Task ResponseRequired
- Process InstanceRequired
Action
Write
- Process Template IDRequired
Action
Write

About Dropbox

Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.

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About Process Plan

ProcessPlan is a process, procedure, project, and workflow tool. Visually diagram your processes and then let ProcessPlan automate and manage your daily operations so you don't have to worry about making sure things are done correctly. Make your business run like a well-oiled machine while you sit back and relax!

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Dropbox + Process Plan

Start processes in ProcessPlan when new files are added to Dropbox.

New Folder

New File in Folder

Add Folder Member

Delete File

Create Folder

Move File

Create or Append to Text File

Create Shared Link

Set or Remove Shared Link Expiration

Set Shared Link Visibility and Access

Advanced Search

Find File

Find Shared Links

Field Updated

Process Instance Started

Task Canceled

Task Due Date Changed

Task Past Due

Cancel a Process

Cancel a Process Task

Start a Process Task

Find a Process Instance

Shared Folders

New or Updated File

Copy File

Delete Folder

Upload File

Create Text File

Rename File

Set Shared Link Download Permission

Set or Remove Shared Link Password

API Request (Beta)

Find Folder

Find File (Content Search)

List Folder Contents

Process Instance Completed

Task Assigned

Task Completed

Task Notes Updated

Task Start Date Changed

Update Process Fields

Complete a Task

Start a New Process

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