WaitExten( )

Waits for an extension to be entered

    WaitExten([seconds])

 

Waits for the user to enter a new extension for the specified number of seconds, then returns 0. You can pass fractions of a second (e.g., 1.5 = 1.5 seconds). If unspecified, the default extension timeout will be used.

    ; wait 15 seconds for the user to dial an extension
    exten => s,1,Answer(  )
    exten => s,2,Playback(enter-ext-of-person)
    exten => s,3,WaitExten(15)