The option "Batch of Extensions" from the menu "PBX"  allows creating extensions from a CSV file. Also you can download a CSV file with all the extensions that are currently configured in PBX Server. This makes it easy the migration of data.





Figure 1


To download a CSV file with all the extensions created in Elastix, click on the "Download" link and save the file into your local hard drive.

To upload a CSV with the extensions you want to create, click on "Examine" button, select the CSV file and click on "Upload CSV File" button.

Make sure the following indications are taken into account:

  • Duplicated extensions are not allowed.
  • The first line of the CSV file must contain the headers of the columns.
  • The file must have at minimum four columns.
  • This type of file can be created and opened with any text editor or spreadsheets such as Open Office Calc, Excel, etc.
  • The separator of the columns is the comma.


The four mandatory parameters are the following:


Header Type of data
Display Name Text
User Extension Number
Secret Text
Tech Text


These parameters are also supported in the CSV file:


Parameters
Direct DID Call Waiting
Voicemail Status Voicemail Password
VM Options Outbound CID
VM Email Address VM Pager Email Address
VM Email Attachment VM Play CID
VM Play Envelope VM Delete Vmail
Context Callgroup
Pickupgroup Disallow
Allow Deny
Permit Record Incoming
Record Outgoing


Below an example of a CSV file opened with a simple text editor.



Figure 2


The same file opened with a spreadsheet:




Figure 3