Kentrox AI232 Manual De Usuario
AI232 Version 9.6x User’s Guide
Alias and Call Routing Configuration: Alias Macros
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Alias Macros
An alias macro is a program within an alias that translates incoming call requests into
outgoing call requests. It is a shortcut that allows a programmer to write many aliases
by only writing one macro.
outgoing call requests. It is a shortcut that allows a programmer to write many aliases
by only writing one macro.
Macros allow for call routing with fewer aliases. Using them with alternate routing
provides multiple routes for a single alias.
provides multiple routes for a single alias.
A macro may be entered for combinations of any or all of the following items:
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Alias names
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Called addresses
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Caller’s addresses
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Call data
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Application-specific strings
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Alternate routing aliases.
Each macro acts as a command line with instructions for matching patterns in alias
fields and for manipulating them for redirection.
fields and for manipulating them for redirection.
The following topics are covered in this section:
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Alias Macro Components
This section discusses the components in an alias macro, including:
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Start Symbols
The start symbol for an alias macro is an equal (
=
) sign. It is followed by one or more
alias macro components.