Cisco CallManager Administration Guide, Release 3.1(2)
Translation Pattern Configuration

Table Of Contents

Translation Pattern Configuration

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings


Translation Pattern Configuration


The Cisco CallManager uses translation patterns to manipulate dialed digits before routing a call. In some cases, the system does not use the dialed number. In other cases, the public switched telephone network (PSTN) does not recognize the dialed number.

Refer to "Understanding Route Plans" in the Cisco CallManager Administration Guide for more detailed translation pattern information.

Use the following topics to add, update, copy, or delete a translation pattern:

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Finding a Translation Pattern

Because you might have several translation patterns in your network, Cisco CallManager lets you locate specific translation patterns based on specific criteria. Use the following procedure to locate translation patterns.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Route Plan > Translation Pattern.

The Find and List Translation Patterns window displays.

Step 2 From the drop-down list box, choose one of the following criteria:

begins with

contains

ends with

is exactly

Step 3 Specify the appropriate search text, if applicable and click Find. You can also specify how many items per page to display.


Note To find all translation patterns registered in the database, click Find without entering any search text.


A list of discovered translation patterns displays by:

Translation pattern

Partition

Route filter


Note You can delete multiple translation patterns from the Find and List Translation Patterns window by checking the check boxes next to the appropriate translation patterns and clicking Delete Selected. You can delete all of the translation patterns on the window by checking the check box in the matching records title bar and clicking Delete Selected.


Step 4 Click the translation pattern from the list of records that matches your search criteria.

The window displays the translation pattern you choose.


Related Topics

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Adding a Translation Pattern

This section describes how to add a translation pattern.

Before You Begin

Configure the following Cisco CallManager items before adding a translation pattern:

Partition

Route filter

Calling search space

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Route Plan > Translation Pattern.

Step 2 Click Add a New Translation Pattern.

Step 3 Enter the appropriate cofiguration settings as described in Table 18-1.

Step 4 Click Insert.


Related Topics

Finding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Updating a Translation Pattern

This section describes how to update a translation pattern.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Route Plan > Translation Pattern.

Step 2 Locate the translation pattern you want to update. See the "Finding a Translation Pattern" section.

Step 3 Update the appropriate settings as described in the "Translation Pattern Configuration Settings" section.


Note Ensure the route pattern, using the selected partition, route filter, and numbering plan combination, is unique. Check the route pattern, translation pattern, directory number, call park number, call pickup number, or Meet-Me number configuration windows if you receive an error indicating duplicate entries.


Step 4 Click Update.

The window displays the updated translation pattern and displays "Status: Update Completed."


Related Topics

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Copying a Translation Pattern

This section describes how to copy a translation pattern.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Route Plan > Translation Pattern.

Step 2 Locate the route pattern you want to copy. See the "Finding a Translation Pattern" section.

Step 3 Check the check box next to the translation pattern you want to copy.

Step 4 Click the Copy icon of that translation pattern.

The window displays the copy of the translation pattern.

Step 5 Update the appropriate settings as described in Table 18-1.

Step 6 Click Insert to add the new route pattern.


Related Topics

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Understanding Route Plans, Cisco CallManager System Guide

Deleting a Translation Pattern

This section describes how to delete a translation pattern.

Procedure


Step 1 Choose Route Plan > Translation Pattern.

Step 2 Locate the translation pattern you want to delete. See the "Finding a Translation Pattern" section.

Step 3 Check the check box of the translation pattern you want to delete and click Delete Selected.

A message displays, stating that you cannot undo this action.

Step 4 Click OK to delete the translation pattern or Cancel to cancel the deletion.


Caution Check carefully to ensure that you are deleting the correct translation pattern before initiating this action. You cannot retrieve deleted translation patterns. If a translation pattern is accidentally deleted, you must rebuild it.


Tips You can also delete a translation pattern by locating and displaying the translation pattern you want to delete and clicking Delete.



Related Topics

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Translation Pattern Configuration Settings

Table 18-1 describes the available fields on the Translation Pattern Configuration window.

Table 18-1 Translation Pattern Configuration Settings 

Field
Description

Translation Pattern

Enter the translation pattern, including numbers and wildcards (do not use spaces) in the Translation Pattern field. For example, enter 9.@ for typical local access or 8XXX for a typical private network numbering plan.

Note Ensure the translation pattern, using the chosen partition, route filter, and numbering plan combination, is unique. Check the route pattern, translation pattern, directory number, call park number, call pickup number, or Meet Me number if you receive an error indicating duplicate entries.

Partition

Choose a partition. If you do not want to assign a partition, choose "None."

Numbering Plan

Choose a numbering plan.

Route Filter

Choosing an optional route filter restricts certain number patterns. See the "Route Pattern Wildcards and Special Characters" section and the "Route Filter Configuration" section for more information.

Calling Search Space

Choose the calling search space for which you are adding a translation pattern, if necessary.

Route Option

The Route Option designation indicates whether you want this translation pattern used for routing calls (such as 9.@ or 8[2-9]XX) or for blocking calls. Choose "Route this pattern" or "Block this pattern" radio button.

Provide Outside Dial Tone

Check the check box if appropriate.

Urgent Priority

Cisco CallManager sets all translation patterns with urgent priority, and you cannot change the priority of the translation patterns.

Use Calling Party's External Phone Number Mask

Check the check box if you want the full, external phone number used for calling line ID (CLID) on outgoing calls.

Calling Party Transform Mask

Enter a transformation mask value. Valid entries include the digits 0 through 9, the wildcard character X, and blank. If this field is blank and the preceding field is not checked, no calling party transformation takes place. See the "Adding a Route List" section for more detailed information.

Discard Digits

Choose the discard digits instructions you want associated with this route pattern. See the "Discard Digits Instructions" section for more information.

Called Party Transform Mask

Enter a transformation mask value. Valid entries include the digits 0 through 9, the wildcard character X, and blank. If the field is blank, no transformation takes place. The dialed digits are sent exactly as dialed.

Prefix Digits (Outgoing Calls)

Enter prefix digits . Valid entries include the digits 0 through 9, #, *, and blank.

Note The appended prefix digit does not affect which directory numbers route to the assigned device.


Related Topics

Finding a Translation Pattern

Adding a Translation Pattern

Updating a Translation Pattern

Copying a Translation Pattern

Deleting a Translation Pattern