Dropbox
Dext
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Dropbox + Dext

Submit sales invoices into Dext from a Dropbox folder

About this workflow template

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.

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

Diagram

Submit sales invoices into Dext from a Dropbox folder
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Dext integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Dropbox

Dropbox

New File in Folder 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

Dext

Submit Sales Invoices in Dext

This Zap allows you to submit an image to process as a sales invoice from another app.

How to set up this workflow

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

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and Dext to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Dext to Zapier.

    Connect Dext to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Dext account, using Dext 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 Dropbox

    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

    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

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 Dropbox and Dext.

  • 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 Submit sales invoices into Dext from a Dropbox folder!

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
  • Dext

    Submit sales invoices

    This Zap allows you to submit an image to process as a sales invoice from another app.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Dext

    Create new client account

    This Zap creates a new client account and sends an invitation to join Dext Prepare to the client.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Dext

    Submit receipts

    This Zap allows you submit an image from another app as a receipt for processing.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Dext

    Check number of processed receipts

    Check if you have newly processed items submitted by your clients. Sample data is an overview of new receipts for a demo company.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Dext

    Get a client

    Retrieves an existing client.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Dext

    Get a client activity

    Retrieves an activity statistics for a client.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat

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