Basecamp 2
Dropbox
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Basecamp 2 + Dropbox

Save new Basecamp 2 files in Dropbox

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Basecamp 2 and Dropbox

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Basecamp 2 and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Save new Basecamp 2 files in Dropbox
Workflow diagram: Basecamp 2 + Dropbox integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Basecamp 2

Basecamp 2

New File in Basecamp 2

Triggers when a new file is added to a project.

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Upload File in Dropbox

Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save new Basecamp 2 files in Dropbox.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Basecamp 2 and Dropbox to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Basecamp 2 to Zapier.

    Connect Basecamp 2 to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 2 account, using Basecamp 2 credentials.

  • Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Basecamp 2

    Set up a Trigger action for Basecamp 2

    Choose the following trigger: New File (Triggers when a new file is added to a project.).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Upload File (Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Basecamp 2 and Dropbox.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Save new Basecamp 2 files in Dropbox!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Dropbox

    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 4000.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Dropbox

    New file in your folder

    This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Dropbox

    New folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

    zapierautomateiopipedream
    triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedream
  • Dropbox

    Watch files

    Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Dropbox

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.

    pabbly-connectpipedream
    triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Basecamp 2

    Create todo

    Creates a new todo item.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Basecamp 2

    Create project

    Creates a project.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Basecamp 2

    Create message

    Creates a new message.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Basecamp 2

    Create project from template

    Creates a project from your template of choice.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Basecamp 2

    Create todo list

    Creates a new todo list.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Basecamp 2

    Create calendar event on calendar

    Creates a new calendar event on a specific calendar.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier

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