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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Zoho Creator trigger and Dropbox action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Record trigger
1. Connect your Zoho Creator account
2. Configure Polling interval
3. Select a Application
4. Select a Report
Configure the Create folder action
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Configure Folder Name
3. Optional- Select a Path
4. Configure Autorename
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Record on Zoho Creator

Description:Emit new records in a report. The `Added Time` field must be added as a **Grouping** field in the Zoho Creator *record properties* for the **Report** chosen in the dropdown below. See [the grouping help article](https://www.zoho.com/creator/newhelp/reports/display-records-as-groups-list-report.html) and [the docs](https://www.zoho.com/creator/help/api/v2/get-records.html) for more information.

Version:0.0.3

Key:zoho_creator-new-record

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Zoho Creator Overview#

Zoho Creator is a low-code platform that enables the building of custom applications tailored to business needs without extensive coding knowledge. Via its API, you can automate processes, manage data, and integrate with other services. Pipedream amplifies this capability by offering a serverless platform where events from various apps trigger workflows. You can use Zoho Creator’s API on Pipedream to create, read, update, and delete records, automate data flows, and link your custom apps with a myriad of other services for efficient, automated workflows.

Trigger Code#

import common from "../common.mjs";
import utils from "../../common/utils.mjs";
import constants from "../../constants.mjs";
import { ConfigurationError } from "@pipedream/platform";

const { zohoCreator } = common.props;
const { toSingleLineString } = utils;

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "zoho_creator-new-record",
  description: toSingleLineString(`
    Emit new records in a report. The \`Added Time\` field must be added as a **Grouping** field
    in the Zoho Creator *record properties* for the **Report** chosen in the dropdown below. See
    [the grouping help
    article](https://www.zoho.com/creator/newhelp/reports/display-records-as-groups-list-report.html)
    and [the docs](https://www.zoho.com/creator/help/api/v2/get-records.html) for more
    information.
  `),
  type: "source",
  name: "New Record",
  version: "0.0.3",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    reportLinkName: {
      propDefinition: [
        zohoCreator,
        "reportLinkName",
        ({ appLinkName }) => ({
          appLinkName,
        }),
      ],
      description: toSingleLineString(`
        The link name of the target report. The \`Added Time\` field must be added as a
        **Grouping** field in the Zoho Creator *record properties* for the chosen report. See [the
        grouping help
        article](https://www.zoho.com/creator/newhelp/reports/display-records-as-groups-list-report.html).
      `),
    },
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    getMetadata(record) {
      return {
        id: record.ID,
        summary: JSON.stringify(record),
        ts: Date.parse(record[constants.ADDED_TIME_FIELD]),
      };
    },
    validateRecord(record) {
      if (!record[constants.ADDED_TIME_FIELD]) {
        throw new ConfigurationError("Record is missing the \"Added Time\" field. Add the \"Added Time\" Grouping field in the Zoho Creator record properties for the Report.");
      }
    },
    processEvent(record) {
      this.validateRecord(record);
      this.$emit(record, this.getMetadata(record));
      this.setLastTimestamp(record[constants.ADDED_TIME_FIELD]);
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const {
      appLinkName,
      reportLinkName,
    } = this;

    // If last timestamp is not set, use timestamp of 1 day ago
    // to avoid fetching all records on first run of the source
    const lastAddedTime =
      this.getLastTimestamp()
      ?? await this.zohoCreator.daysAgoString({
        appLinkName,
        days: 1,
      });

    const recordsStream =
      await this.zohoCreator.getRecordsStream({
        appLinkName,
        reportLinkName,
        addedTime: lastAddedTime,
      });

    for await (const record of recordsStream) {
      this.processEvent(record);
    }
  },
};

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Zoho Creator	`zohoCreator`	`app`	This component uses the Zoho Creator app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Polling interval	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`	How often to poll the Zoho Creator API for resources
Application	`appLinkName`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Report	`reportLinkName`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

Zoho Creator uses OAuth authentication. When you connect your Zoho Creator account, Pipedream will open a popup window where you can sign into Zoho Creator and grant Pipedream permission to connect to your account. Pipedream securely stores and automatically refreshes the OAuth tokens so you can easily authenticate any Zoho Creator API.

Pipedream requests the following authorization scopes when you connect your account:

ZohoCreator.form.CREATEZohoCreator.report.CREATEZohoCreator.report.READZohoCreator.report.UPDATEZohoCreator.report.DELETEZohoCreator.meta.form.READZohoCreator.meta.application.READZohoCreator.dashboard.READZohoCreator.bulk.CREATEZohoCreator.bulk.READ

About Zoho Creator#

Low-code platform

Action#

Create folder on Dropbox

Description:Create a Folder. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesCreateFolderV2__anchor)

Version:0.0.10

Key:dropbox-create-folder

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Dropbox Overview#

The Dropbox API on Pipedream enables you to automate file and folder operations, streamlining workflows that involve storing, syncing, and sharing content. With this API, you can programmatically manage files, set up event-driven triggers based on changes within Dropbox, and leverage Pipedream's capabilities to connect with hundreds of other apps for extended automation scenarios. It's ideal for building custom file management solutions, archiving systems, or collaborative content workflows without writing extensive code.

Action Code#

import dropbox from "../../dropbox.app.mjs";

export default {
  name: "Create folder",
  description: "Create a Folder. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesCreateFolderV2__anchor)",
  key: "dropbox-create-folder",
  version: "0.0.10",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    dropbox,
    name: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Folder Name",
      description: "Your new folder name.",
    },
    path: {
      propDefinition: [
        dropbox,
        "path",
        () => ({
          filter: ({ metadata: { metadata: { [".tag"]: type } } }) => type === "folder",
        }),
      ],
      optional: true,
      description: "Type the folder name to search for it in the user's Dropbox. If not filled, it will be created in the root folder.",
    },
    autorename: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Autorename",
      description: "If there's a conflict, have Dropbox try to autorename the folder to avoid the conflict.",
      default: true,
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const {
      autorename,
      name,
      path,
    } = this;

    const res = await this.dropbox.createFolder({
      autorename,
      path: this.dropbox.getNormalizedPath(path, true) + name,
    });
    $.export("$summary", `Folder successfully created: \`${res.result.metadata.name}\``);
    return res;
  },
};

Action Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Dropbox	`dropbox`	`app`	This component uses the Dropbox app.
Folder Name	`name`	`string`	Your new folder name.
Path	`path`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Autorename	`autorename`	`boolean`	If there's a conflict, have Dropbox try to autorename the folder to avoid the conflict.

Action Authentication#

Dropbox uses OAuth authentication. When you connect your Dropbox account, Pipedream will open a popup window where you can sign into Dropbox and grant Pipedream permission to connect to your account. Pipedream securely stores and automatically refreshes the OAuth tokens so you can easily authenticate any Dropbox API.

Pipedream requests the following authorization scopes when you connect your account:

About Dropbox#

Dropbox gives you secure access to all your files. Collaborate with friends, family, and coworkers from any device.

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