Google Drive + Motion

Create new tasks in Motion for every new file in your Google Drive folder

When a new file appears in a specific Google Drive folder, this workflow creates a corresponding task in Motion. It helps keep your project management efforts ahead of the curve by translating new file uploads into actionable tasks. It’s a smart way to ensure that important files don't get overlooked and are promptly attended to in your project lifecycle.

When a new file appears in a specific Google Drive folder, this workflow creates a corresponding task in Motion. It helps keep your project management efforts ahead of the curve by translating new file uploads into actionable tasks. It’s a smart way to ensure that important files don't get overlooked and are promptly attended to in your project lifecycle.

  1. When this happens...
    Google DriveGoogle Drive
    New File in Folder

    Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder. You can optionally include files from its subfolders.

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  2. automatically do this!
    MotionMotion
    Create Task

    Creates a new Motion Task

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Supported triggers and actions

    • Drive

    • Folder

    • Include Subfolders?

    • Subfolder Depth Limit

    • Include Deleted Files?

    Trigger
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    • Drive

    • Folder

    • Include Deleted

    Trigger
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    • Drive

    • Folder

    • FileRequired

    • Confirm deletionRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Drive

    • Folder

    • FileRequired

    • Convert to Document?

    • File Name

    • File Extension

    • Idempotency Key

    Action
    Write
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About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
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About Motion

Motion uses artificial intelligence to optimize your and your team’s day. It automatically prioritizes tasks, schedules meetings & resolves calendar conflicts.
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  • Project Management