This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Dext
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.
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Dropbox and Dext can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Dropbox
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.
Then this action happens in Dext
This Zap allows you to submit an image to process as a sales invoice from another app.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Submit sales invoices into Dext from a Dropbox folder.
Part I
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Dext to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Dext to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Dext account, using Dext credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox
Choose the following trigger: 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.).
Then set up an Action for Dext
Choose this action: Submit Sales Invoices (This Zap allows you to submit an image to process as a sales invoice from another app.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Dext.
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 Submit sales invoices into Dext from a Dropbox 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.
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New or modified file or folder
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.
This Zap allows you to submit an image to process as a sales invoice from another app.
This Zap creates a new client account and sends an invitation to join Dext Prepare to the client.
This Zap allows you submit an image from another app as a receipt for processing.
Check if you have newly processed items submitted by your clients. Sample data is an overview of new receipts for a demo company.
Retrieves an existing client.
Retrieves an activity statistics for a client.
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