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Recording Large Messages with the VAD

The powerful tool for creating voice applications for 3CX Phone System, the 3CX Voice Application Designer (VAD) allows you to record the audio of a call and store it as a file to disk. Sometimes, however, the default 3CX web server configuration can cause the recording of the file to disk to fail. This article explains why this happens and how to fix it. The Application Genera [...]

By |January 25th, 2012|Comments Off on Recording Large Messages with the VAD
Configuring Topex Mobilink GSM Gateway with 3CX

IMPORTANT: This device has been tested for Voice using Firmware Version Mobilink-IP-1.2.13-C2P-SDX Setting up the Topex Mobilink IP Insert a SIM card into the Mobilink IP by opening the simtray by pressing the small yellow button with (for example) a pen. Insert the SIM card in the tray and slide the tray back in. Also, ensure both antennae are connected to the device. Start up [...]

By |January 16th, 2012|Comments Off on Configuring Topex Mobilink GSM Gateway with 3CX
Set Up Speed Dials using 3CX Outbound Rules

This step by step guide describes how to set up a speed dial, system based, using the "Outbound Rules" of 3CX Phone System. Open the 3CX Management Console and navigate to Outbound Rules. Click on “Add Outbound Rule”. Set the Outbound Rule as follows: Rule Name: "Speed Dial **01 – (Number)" Calls to numbers starting with (Prefix):  "**01" Calls from Extensions: (use this only i [...]

By |January 11th, 2012|Comments Off on Set Up Speed Dials using 3CX Outbound Rules
Anti-Virus Blocking Voice Mail in 3CX Phone System

3CX Phone System needs to be able to interact with services on the server where it is installed for proper functionality. In some cases, Anti-Virus software can stop 3CX Phone System from accomplishing this. This can cause certain issues where voice mails aren't recorded or saved properly. In this example we will configure AVG Internet Security 2012 so that it doesn't interrupt [...]

By |January 3rd, 2012|Comments Off on Anti-Virus Blocking Voice Mail in 3CX Phone System
Deploy 3CX MyPhone Desktop Components via Group Policy

This article describes how to deploy "3CXMyPhoneDesktopComponents" via Group Policy Management Console in Windows Server 2008. Prerequisites Each client computer must have the following applications installed: Windows installer 4.5 or higher Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended (FULL) Microsoft Silverlight Visual Studio Tools for Office 2003/2007/2010. More information on VSTO i [...]

By |December 14th, 2011|Comments Off on Deploy 3CX MyPhone Desktop Components via Group Policy
How to Increase Voice Mail Timeouts in 3CX Phone System

Introduction By default, 3CX Phone System has a limit of 2 minutes for callers to leave voice mails. However, there are many cases when people calling your company might want to leave voice mails that are longer than 2 minutes. This article will describe how to increase the length of a voice mail. Increase Voice Mail Length Log in to your 3CX Phone System Server. You will need [...]

By |November 25th, 2011|Comments Off on How to Increase Voice Mail Timeouts in 3CX Phone System
Import Extensions via 3CX Active Directory Feature

This service is in deprecation state and will be replaced soon with Office 365 (azure) Sync. Below outlined guide only applies to Windows based Installs. 3CX Phone System has the ability to download all of your current user settings from your Active Directory Server via the LDAP protocol. All the user's data such as first and last names, mobile numbers, and email addresses will [...]

By |November 23rd, 2011|Comments Off on Import Extensions via 3CX Active Directory Feature
Troubleshooting - 3CX MyPhone Desktop Components Features not Working

Installing 3CX Desktop components for 3CX MyPhone also installs a COM+ component that is used for communication between 3CX MyPhone and Windows. This is necessary to deliver features such as Hotkey support, stealing of focus, notifying external programs on incoming calls, and more. [...]

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By |October 27th, 2011|Comments Off on Troubleshooting - 3CX MyPhone Desktop Components Features not Working
Sending Emails from the CFD

3CX Call Flow Designer (CFD), allows you to automatically send e-mails with or without attachments. In this article we'll show how to save the audio of a call to a file, and then send it as an attachment in an e-mail message. Step 1: Create the Project First, we need to create a new project. Open the CFD and go to "File" > "New" > "Project",  select the folder where you w [...]

By |September 29th, 2011|Comments Off on Sending Emails from the CFD
Troubleshooting Outlook Add-in errors

Troubleshooting plugin errors in Outlook. What should you do when the plugin fails to load? There might be cases when the Outlook Add-in will not work. This guide will show you what you can do to enable debugging information in Outlook. This information will give more information on the error and will greatly assist 3CX Support. Step1. In Outlook 2010 go to "File" > "Options [...]

By |September 17th, 2011|Comments Off on Troubleshooting Outlook Add-in errors