Abbreviated dialing with # numbers

[steve pearson]

Hi,

I want to implement a list of abbreviated dials on CUCM;

eg:

1138  901234567890         

1139  909876543210          

etc.  Essentially, speed dials to mobile phones, using 4 digits.

I have tried creating a translation pattern, though not sure I'm on the right track?  Transformation mask of the whole number doesnt work.

After this, I want to also set up # numbers alongside these.  So, from the example above, calling #6138 would call 1138 and then translate to

901234567890  *notice I also want to strip the first 1, to confirm with our current PSTN environment.  I have created a route pattern;

#6.XXX / Discard Digits: Predot / Called Party Transform Mask:1XXX

Many thanks!

Steve

[Jaime Valencia]

Yes, you're on the right track, but you do not send the call to the RPs until you've done all the changes you want with translation patterns.

I don't see the need to change it twice if you know what it's going to end up looking like, why change #6138 to 1138?? and then to 901234567890, if you already know what's the final number??

HTH

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[Ankit Pandey]

Hi Steve,

I am just trying to think in another way. Would that be possible for your environment to create the Dummy CTI route point and forward the calls to the Desired number.

Like :  Speed dial on the Phone is 1138 ---- > CTI Route point 1138 ---- Forward all to 901234567890 (This to be complete number which matches the correct RP to dial out) 

Let me know your views

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Cheers !!     

[Chris Deren]

Translation pattern is the way to go, make sure the TP has proper CSS assigned to it that can reach the normal route pattern for these PSTN numbers.

HTH,

Chris

[steve pearson]

Thanks all.  I'd like to stick to just individual translation  patterns if I can for each number.  Can I not just create a normal  called party transformation?  See attached screenshot...

Regarding the #6 bit, I am in a situation of a hybrid  Siemens PABX and Cisco environment.  The current PABX environment uses  #6XXXX which then strips the first digit and the last 3 forms the speed  dial (I am told to facilitate expansion).  SO I want to ensure this is  like-for-like, so #61111 would call a certain mobile number which I  would programme in the form of a transformation pattern?

Many thanks to all for your posts.......

Steve

[Chris Deren]

This is called Party transformation pattern, you need to build translation pattern.

Chris

[steve pearson]

Apologies, some confusion here.  Translation patterns are what I need.

I have successfully created a translation pattern and now in a position to import many.

I have tried to import them using the BAT tool - I have seen elsewhere that you import them as Intercoms?  This won't work (TRANSLATION PATTERN is not a supported field).

Where do you import translation patterns?  I have a csv and also created a TAR version.  Imported the file.  Not sure which option it comes under to add them?  There's no translation pattern option.

Thanks,

Steve