[asterisk-users] How to write a function with a return value in Asterisk

Anthony Francis
Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:00:09 -0000

Mike wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is it possible to write a function in Asterisk, that returns a value?
> Sort of like any programming language allows?
>
> For example, I`d like function ReturnSipReg to return the right
> SipRegistration to dial, based on some value so that I could use it in
> my dial plan:
>
> i.e:
>
> exten => 1234,1,Dial(SIP/ReturnSipReg(John))
> ; would dial John's extension, which I don't know at this point to
> which Sip Registration it's associated. ReturnSipReg would find that
> out for me.
>
>
> Unfortunately, doing it in two steps (by setting a variable and using
> it after) can't be done, I need it to all be done in the same Asterisk
> priority. See my previous email for background ("Buddy watch and the
> hint priority - brain teaser").
>
>
> Any help is extremely appreciated.
>
> Mike
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