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integration_termA one-character string containing the character that terminates DTMF input. The de-
fault is the empty string. When Amanda sees the character that matches 
integration_term, she terminates the integration input. 
This can be used to speed up slow systems. The terminating character is not removed 
from the input, so be sure that your integration patterns include it or allow for it.
The default appears in install.cfg as:
set integration_term 
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lcwaitThe minimum time after dialing a digit string before the voice board driver decides 
the loop current drop is an answer. Corresponds to the Brooktrout channel parameter 
LcWait.
Number of hundredths of seconds (from 1 to 255) or the number -1 or 0. For example 
10 is .1 second. The default is 0.
When 0, the voice board’s default is used. The default is 100 ms (.1 seconds). 
When -1, this option is disabled and there is no minimum time.
The default appears in...

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max_chainControls the number of digits the caller can enter for a mailbox. 
For example, if you have a three-digit extension plan, setting this parameter 
to 3 allows Amanda to transfer to the mailbox immediately after three digits 
have been dialed, instead of waiting for a timeout or the # terminator.
The default is 8, the largest number allowed in [email protected].
The default appears in install.cfg as:
set max_chain 8
max_dl_initsThe number of ports that can...

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minmsgAmanda requires a minimum length for recorded messages. If a message is shorter 
than this, it is not saved. The most common reason for changing this parameter is 
when the Q() token is used and short answers are expected. If so, you should change 
this to 1 (0.1 seconds.) Otherwise, using a setting that is small results in an increased 
number of messages that contain only a hangup sound.
Number of tenths of seconds. The default is 10 (1 sec.).The range is 0 to...

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modified_call_
screeningWhen a mailbox has both call screening and called party identification on, this op-
tion controls whether Amanda announces only the name and extension of the called 
party or both that and the name and company of the caller. This is usually used only 
when more than one mailbox calls the same extension.
When call screening is on, Amanda plays the Call Screening menu when the tele-
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msg_logAmanda creates the specified file in the C:\AMANDA directory and logs:
The date and time every message is received
The date and time every mailbox is checked for messages along with the DTMF the 
user entered. 
The default is no filename, which means no log is written to. We recommend using 
MSG.LOG.
See also user_log. 
The default appears in install.cfg as:
set msg_log 
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new_sendDetermines whether a user can send a message to more than one user, when those 
users are not part of a single list.
True or False. The default is True.
When True, a user can send a message to several mailboxes “on the fly.” When the 
user presses 4 to send a new message, then 1 to select a mailbox destination, Aman-
da asks for the “next mailbox or the # sign to finish.” When the user presses 3 to 
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off_dlyAmount of time after a line goes off-hook before the voice board notifies Amanda 
that the line is off-hook.
Number of hundredths of seconds. The default is 50 (.5 sec.). The range is 1-6553. 
The numbers 0 and -1 have special meanings.
When 0, Amanda uses the voice boards default (which is also 50). 
When -1, there is no delay.
The default appears in install.cfg as:
set off_dly 50
partial_q_okDetermines what messages are saved when the Q() command is used to...

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PBXThis option is described here in case you decide to change it by editing install.cfg. 
(However, setting this option is not recommended.) The PBX option (not to be con-
fused with the pbx option) does not appear in the General Configuration section of 
the Setup utility because Setup makes changes to this option automatically. This op-
tion indicates a number for a PBX and a name for its .PBX and .TON files.
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play_new_firstDetermines what message is played next when the user has logged on to his mailbox 
to play messages.
True or False. The default is False.
When True, pressing 1 plays the next new message and pressing 75 plays the mes-
sages in order, regardless of whether they have been heard.
When False, pressing 1 plays the messages in order and pressing 75 plays the next 
new message.
See also urgent_to_front which affects the order of the mailbox’s message.
The...