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WaitExten()

Synopsis

Waits for an extension to be entered.

Description

This application waits for the user to enter a new extension for a specified number of seconds.

Warning

Use of the application 'WaitExten' within a macro will not function as expected. Please use the 'Read' application in order to read DTMF from a channel currently executing a macro.

Syntax

WaitExten([seconds,[options]])
Arguments

  • seconds - Can be passed with fractions of a second. For example, '1.5' will ask the application to wait for 1.5 seconds.

  • options

    • m(x) - Provide music on hold to the caller while waiting for an extension.

      • x - Specify the class for music on hold. CHANNEL(musicclass) will be used instead if set

    • d - Play 'dial' indications tone on channel while waiting for digits.

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