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Triggers (If this)
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ContactSensor
This trigger fires every time a contact sensor is in a specific state (open or close).
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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.
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CarbonDioxideSensor
This trigger fires every time a carbon dioxide sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
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Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
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SmokeSensor
This trigger fires every time a smoke sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
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New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Switch
This trigger fires every time a switch is in a specific state (on or off).
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New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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OccupancySensor
This trigger fires every time an occupancy sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
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Lightbulb
This trigger fires every time a light is in a specific state (on or off).
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MotionSensor
This trigger fires every time a motion sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
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LeakSensor
This trigger fires every time a leak sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
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Fan
This trigger fires every time a fan is in a specific state (on or off).
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Outlet
This trigger fires every time an outlet is in a specific state (on or off).
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Lock
This trigger fires every time a lock is in a specific state (lock or unlock).
ContactSensor
This trigger fires every time a contact sensor is in a specific state (open or close).
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.
CarbonDioxideSensor
This trigger fires every time a carbon dioxide sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
SmokeSensor
This trigger fires every time a smoke sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Switch
This trigger fires every time a switch is in a specific state (on or off).
New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
OccupancySensor
This trigger fires every time an occupancy sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
Lightbulb
This trigger fires every time a light is in a specific state (on or off).
MotionSensor
This trigger fires every time a motion sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
LeakSensor
This trigger fires every time a leak sensor is in a specific state (detected or not detected).
Fan
This trigger fires every time a fan is in a specific state (on or off).
Outlet
This trigger fires every time an outlet is in a specific state (on or off).
Lock
This trigger fires every time a lock is in a specific state (lock or unlock).
Queries (With)
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History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
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File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
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List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
Actions (Then that)
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Garage door
This action will open or close a garage door.
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Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
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Scene
This action will activate a scene.
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Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
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Outlet
This action will turn on or off an outlet.
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Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
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Door
This action will open or close a door.
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Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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WindowCovering
This action will open or close a window.
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Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
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Lock
This action will change state of a lock.
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Thermostat
This action will manage the thermostat temperature.
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Gate
This action will open and close a gate.
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Fan
This action will turn a fan on and off and control its rotation speed.
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Switch
This action will turn on and off a switch.
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Lightbulb
This action will turn on or off a lightbulb and set its brightness, saturation and colour.
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Window
This action will open or close a window.
Garage door
This action will open or close a garage door.
Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
Scene
This action will activate a scene.
Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Outlet
This action will turn on or off an outlet.
Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
Door
This action will open or close a door.
Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
WindowCovering
This action will open or close a window.
Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Lock
This action will change state of a lock.
Thermostat
This action will manage the thermostat temperature.
Gate
This action will open and close a gate.
Fan
This action will turn a fan on and off and control its rotation speed.
Switch
This action will turn on and off a switch.
Lightbulb
This action will turn on or off a lightbulb and set its brightness, saturation and colour.
Window
This action will open or close a window.
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