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P[repetition]
(prompt_no,V
[,hangup]) Command that tells Amanda to look for the specified prompt number in the 
current system language file. Then Amanda plays the prompt associated 
with that number.
repetitionThe number of times to repeat the prompt. The default is 1.
prompt_noThe number or variable containing the number for the prompt. The 
current range is from 1 to 477. (For some languages, some of the 
prompt numbers reference blank messages.)
hangupOptional. The...

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P[repetition]
(U[,mailbox
[,hangup]]) Command that tells Amanda to play the Name/Extension recording of the 
specified or current mailbox. If there is no recording, Amanda says 
“mailbox,” followed by the digits for the mailbox. See also 
P[repetition](N[,mailbox]).
repetitionThe number of times to repeat the Name/Extension recording. The 
default is 1. 
mailboxOptional. Any valid mailbox or a variable containing a mailbox. The 
default is the current mailbox....

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Q(
{greeting
[#
mailbox
][,E
]})
 Command that allows you to ask a caller a series of questions and store all the call-
er’s responses as a single message for the current mailbox. Each question is record-
ed as a greeting which Amanda plays back with a tone. Then Amanda records a 
response and goes on to the next question. Up to 20 questions are allowed. To ask 
more than 7 questions (after using Greetings 1 to 7 for the current mailbox) you can 
use greetings from...

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%RSystem variable (the relay variable) that contains the DTMF digits entered by the 
caller who requested relay paging notification. Each port has its own %R. For more 
information see Administering [email protected]/DOS. This is primarily used 
to send up to 16 digits of information to a user’s pager/beeper.
This token is used only in Notify Method fields. 
Example:
9,%VW(9,V)P(U)P(R)
causes Amanda to call someone at home and say the telephone number and other...

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%S0 %S1
%S2 %S3
%S4 %S5
%S6 %S7
%S8 %S9
%S10 %S11
%S12 %S13
%S14 %S15
%S16 %S17
%S18 %S19Each telephone port has its own set of 20 %S variables where you can store, mod-
ify, or retrieve information. One port’s %S1 is not the same as another port’s %S1. 
If Port 1 changes %S1, it does not change the value of Port 2’s %S1. Initially, each 
variable is equal to the empty string. Each variable can contain a string of up to 143 
characters.
See also %G0–%G9.
N
OTE:
The [(),...

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S(
port,
[string
],
[variable
],
[termination
],
[length
],
[time-
out
])
 Command that gives Amanda access to other computers via the serial ports. Aman-
da can send a string to and/or receive a string from the remote computer. When re-
ceiving, Amanda terminates the connection when the first of the following occurs:
 Amanda receives the specified termination string
 She receives the maximum number of characters
 A timeout occurs
When sending, Amanda terminates the...

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S
 token continuedExample:
S(2,%S3,%S4,,,50)
both sends and receives. The command uses COM port 2. %S3 stores the string to 
be sent. %S4 stores the string that is received. Amanda waits a half second for the 
first character and between characters.
S(2,%S3)
only sends. The command uses COM port 2. %S3 stores the string to be sent. This 
command has non-standard syntax. Because all the parameters after the string to be 
sent are not being used, this command does not...

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T(
file,
phone_no
[,
tokens
])
 Command that sends faxes to either a specified telephone number or to a connected 
call. Before using this command, be sure at least one fax modem is installed and 
configured on Amanda. 
Before using this command, make sure the configuration settings for the physical 
serial port have been defined. 
fileThe file name of the fax you wish to transmit. It can be any valid DOS 
file name. Use the complete path to the file unless the file is in...

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U-
ext_noCommand that performs partially supervised transfers. Amanda does not transfer 
the call if she detects a busy signal. To use the U token, the setting for Maximum 
Rings for the mailbox must be set to 1.
ext_noSeries of DTMF digits that indicate an extension number.
This command is used only in Extension fields.
Example:
U-144
causes Amanda to call extension 144 (if Amanda is processing a call). If the exten-
sion rings, she transfers the call and hangs up. If...

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V(
file,
field,
value
{,
field,
variable
})Command that searches the specified file for the first record that has the specified 
value in the specified field. It retrieves values from up to 8 other fields in that 
record, putting the retrieved values in the specified variables. See also the N() com-
mand.
fileA string or variable containing a valid DOS file name for the text or .DBF 
file. Use the complete path to the file unless the file is in C:\AMANDA. 
No line in the...