Dial Plan Syntax
The following syntax used to identify a dial plan in a digit map is adapted from .
To specify a | Enter the following | Result |
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Digit |
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Identifies a specific digit (do not use #) |
Range |
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Identifies any digit dialed that is included in the range |
Range |
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Specifies a range as a comma separated list |
Wild card |
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x matches any single digit that is dialed |
Wild card |
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. matches an arbitrary number of digits |
Timer |
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Indicates that an additional time out period of 4 seconds should take place before automatic dialing starts |
Some dial plan examples using the above syntax look as follows:
For calls to | Users dial | Dial plan |
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Internal Extension |
|
xx |
Local Number |
|
9xxxxxxxT |
Emergency |
|
911 |
Local Operators |
|
90T |
Long Distance |
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91xxxxxxxxxx |
International |
|
9011x.T |
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