
When this happens...
New File in Folder
New or Updated File

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Create a Contact
Create Project
Create Purchase Order
Create New Quote
Find a Purchase Order
Find Invoice
Find Contact
Add Note to Invoice
Add Stock Items
Create Bank Transfer
Create an Xero Invoice
Get Balance Sheet
Get Report of Profit and Loss
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When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
Triggers when a new file is added or updated in a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
Triggers when you add a new contact
Triggers when a new quote is created
Triggers When A New Credit Note Is Created
Triggers when a new purchase order is created
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Dropbox integrations.
Set or remove the expiration date/time for a Dropbox shared link. Optionally return the updated shared link metadata.
Deletes the specified file.
Creates a shared link for a file.
Deletes the specified folder.
Creates a new folder at the path you specify.
Return the files and subfolders in a specified Dropbox folder. Options include recursive listing, including deleted entries, and returning media info.

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To start, connect both your Dropbox and Xero accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Dropbox triggers actions in Xero (or vice versa).
Absolutely. You can customize how Dropbox data is recorded in Xero. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Xero, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.
The data sync between Dropbox and Xero typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.
Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.
Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Dropbox and Xero. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. It enables users to create a special folder on their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder regardless of the device used to view it. Files placed in this folder are also accessible through the Dropbox website and mobile apps.
Learn MoreXero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small and medium-sized businesses. It connects business owners with their financial data and advisors anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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