Dropbox + Basecamp 3 Integrations

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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.

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Add Person to a Project

Adds or creates a new person to an existing project.

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Add new Dropbox files to Basecamp 3
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Step 1: New File in Folder
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Add new Dropbox files to Basecamp 3
Add new Dropbox files to Basecamp 3
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Save new Basecamp 3 files to Dropbox
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Step 1: New Upload
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Save new Basecamp 3 files to Dropbox
Save new Basecamp 3 files to Dropbox
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Supported triggers and actions

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New Folder
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Trigger
Scheduled
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.
Trigger
Scheduled
Create Folder
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
Action
Write
Upload File
Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 100 MB.
Action
Write
Move File
Moves a file to a new location at the path you specify.
Action
Write

Create Text File
Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.
Action
Write
Create or Append to Text File
Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist.
Action
Write

Rename File
Renames a file that you specify.
Action
Write

Dropbox
Creates a shared link for a file.
Scheduled
Action
Dropbox
Finds a folder by name. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Scheduled
Action
Dropbox
Search for a specific file by name. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Scheduled
Action
Dropbox
Searches for files in a folder that match a search term in the contents or name. Requires a Dropbox Business account.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new basecamp account is created.
Scheduled
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when any activity happens in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new comment is created in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new document is created in a folder.
Scheduled
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new message is created in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new person is available in the account.
Scheduled
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new project is created.
Scheduled
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new schedule entry is created in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new to-do list is created in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggers when a new to-do is created in a basecamp.
Instant
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Triggered when a new upload is added.
Scheduled
Trigger
Basecamp 3
Creates a Campfire message.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new document in a folder.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new message in a message board.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new comment in a message.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Adds or creates a new person to an existing project.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new project.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new project using a template.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new schedule entry in a schedule.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new to-do in a to-do list.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Creates a new to-do list in a to-do set.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Uploads a new file in a folder.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds a document by name.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds a person by name or email.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds a project by name.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds a to-do list by name.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds or creates a specific document.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds or creates a specific project.
Scheduled
Action
Basecamp 3
Finds or creates a specific todo list.
Scheduled
Action

How Dropbox + Basecamp 3 Integrations Work

Step 1: Authenticate Dropbox + Basecamp 3.
30 seconds
Step 2: Pick one of the apps as a trigger, which will kick off your automation.
15 seconds
Step 3: Choose a resulting action from the other app.
15 seconds
Step 4: Select the data you want to send from one app to the other.
2 minutes
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