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File
[optional] The name of the file in which to record the channel. The path defaults
to the Asterisk monitor spool directory, which is usual-
ly /var/spool/asterisk/monitor. If no filename is specified, the filename will be the
name of the channel, with slashes replaced with dashes.
Format
[optional] The audio format in which to record the channel. Defaults to wav.
Mix
[optional] A Boolean flag specifying whether or not Asterisk should mix the in-
bound and outbound audio from the channel in to a single file.
ActionID
[optional] An identifier that can be used to identify the response to this action.
Privilege
call, all

Example
Action: Monitor
Channel: SIP/linksys2-10216e38
Filename: test-recording
Format: gsm
Mix: true

Response: Success
Message: Started monitoring channel

Originate Originates call

Generates an outbound call from Asterisk, and connect the channel to a context/
extension/priority combination or dialplan application.

Parameters

Channel
[required] Channel name to call. Once the called channel has answered, the control
of the call will be passed to the specified Exten/Context/Priority or Application.

Exten
[optional] Extension to use (requires Context and Priority).
Context
[optional] Context to use (requires Exten and Priority).

Priority
[optional] Priority to use (requires Exten and Context).
Application
[optional] Application to use.

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