Feature Codes
Feature Codes can be found under Features - Feature Codes.
Feature Codes work similarly to Numbers. You can use Feature Codes to create simple routes to destinations. An example may be creating a Feature Code like ‘200’ and pointing this to the sales Hunt Group. If a call is received and needs to be transferred back to the sales Hunt Group, it can be done by simply calling the Feature Code. Feature Codes can also enable features such as do not disturb on (*78) or DND off (*79). Several default feature codes are fixed within the system; however, some can be overridden by entering new feature codes into the customer's system setup.
Creating a New Feature Code
Click ‘New’ on the right-hand side to see the following screen.
Feature Code Settings
Feature code
This will be the number you will dial to perform the functionality the feature code is creating.
Description
If you need more information about the feature code, you can enter it here, but it isn’t necessary.
Owner
If an owner is added here, then the user who owns the feature code can administer it, as can the system Administrator.
Screen Calls
If enabled, it will play the CLI of the number calling you and a message if you set the call screening message below. The receiving destination will need to press 1 to accept the call. For example, this is useful if the number goes off-network to a mobile device. This would give the receiving party more information about the call before they answer.
Allow callers to enter this feature code in attendant and IVRs
You can choose Yes or No. If set to Yes, anyone who calls in via an IVR can dial this number to be routed to the feature or destination it goes to. You may be allowed to go to a Hunt Group or a Queue, but it is not recommended that you have this option for feature codes like DND or call waiting.
Caller name
This option shows a name on the handset's screen when receiving calls. A good example of this would be to use a Feature Code after someone chooses an option in an IVR. You could create one that forces the caller name to be accounts and another to move the name to be service. If the call is delivered to the same Hunt Group, the person receiving it will know it is an accounts or service call.
Caller name modifies the existing name.
By default, this is set to replace the name that may have been there before. For example, if the Number had a forced caller name set like ‘web sales’ and then went to a Feature Code, this would replace the name with the two examples above. You can also set it to prepend or append, and it will display both names. Keep in mind the size of a handset screen.
Force hangup after (minutes)
This will hang the call up after XX number of minutes if set. By default, it is set to no limit.
Record Group
This option will appear if you have already added a record group to the system. You can select the record group to which you would like to add it.
This option will appear if you have already added the feature code to the Call Rec Bundle. If you would like to add it go to Call Rec Bundles and add the feature code inside the bundle.
Music on hold
If a call that has passed through the Feature Code is placed on hold, depending on the route of the call, the chosen Music on Hold could be played. There is plenty of default music to choose from, plus you can upload your own in the Features Advanced section under Music on Hold.
PIN
When you dial the Feature Code, you will be asked to enter this PIN. This is ideal if you want only particular users to have access to the Feature Code.
PIN repeat
This is to confirm the number above matches the PIN and has been entered correctly.
Show in Reception Console
This will allow the Feature Code to be seen in the Reception Console.
Route Calls to
Default Destination
This is the destination of the call when you dial the Feature Code. For example, this could be a Hunt Group or a feature you wish to enable.
Temporary Override
A temporary override can change the routing without affecting the default destination above. The default for this setting is the default destination (overridden by caller and time routes). You also have the default destination (ignore caller and time routes) and, lastly, a Specific number, which then opens a new box below for you to enter this number.
Update this Number when Setting the Numbers Routing
If you select yes, and you have a time group active in the below time groups, you can use a Feature Code to switch this time group on and ‘make active’.
Announcement Message
Sound File to Use
If you have already uploaded sound files, you can select the one you wish callers to hear.
or .wav File to Upload
If you haven’t uploaded any to the platform, you can upload a WAV file here, too. This will take you to your PC and ask you to find the file you wish to upload. Once located and selected, hit the save button. Create your own audio file here. This will take you to the text-to-speech service, where you can record new announcements.
Screening message
Sound File to Use
If you have already uploaded sound files, you can select the one you wish the person who called to hear.
or .wav File to Upload
If you haven’t uploaded any to the platform, you can upload a WAV file here, too. This will take you to your PC and ask you to find the file you wish to upload. Once located and selected, hit the save button.
Caller Routes
A caller router is used to recognize an incoming CLI (Caller Line Identification) and route the call to a different or default destination. The number can be a total ten or 11-digit number, or you can do a partial match of a number. If you wanted to route all incoming numbers from the Birmingham area of 0121 to the Midlands district office, you could use this partial match. However, you wanted to route elsewhere if there was a particular Birmingham number. This would take precedence over the partial match entry.
