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Snom 720/760 w/3CX PBX v14 Phonebook

The 3CX PBX is converting the central phonebook into a XML file named , which is then imported to the attached Snom phones via provisioning. The 3CX phonebook ist supporting several numbers per entry as the Snom phones with firmware 8.7.x do if I understand this wiki correctly: http://wiki.snom.com/Features/Mass_Deployment/Setting_Files/XML/Directory .

The problem is, that the 3CX has a hard coded conversion script, that only takes the first filled nummber of a entry, often the mobile number. I would like to create a phonebook file manually, but I have to admit that I don't understand the wiki article to how to define the master and slave entries.


Is it possible to add an extended example file with the new possibilities by chance?

Best Answer

Hi,


you are right an example is better then 1000 words:

I hope the following commented XML example will help:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<tbook e='2' complete="true">
  <item context="active" type='master' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- 
        the following tags can reside only in the master entry:
        * first_name
        * last_name
        * birthday
        * fav
    -->
    <!--
        the following tags can reside both in the master or in a member entry:
        * group
        * title
        * organisation
        * email
        * note
    -->
    <!--

        the following tags can reside only in a member entry:
        * name (this is just an alias for the number, not the person)
        * number
        * type
        * context (attribute of the 'item' tag meaning the outgoing identity)
    -->
    <name>Johnny</name>
    <!-- the number in the Master entry is used as an identifier linking referred by the Member entries -->
    <number>123</number>
    <first_name>John</first_name>
    <last_name>Doe</last_name>
    <title>Mr.</title>
  </item>
  <item context="active" context="line2" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003912345678</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>sip</number_type>
    <title>Boss</title>
  </item>
  <item context="active" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003933812345</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>business</number_type>
  </item>
  <item context="active" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003987654321</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>cell</number_type>
  </item>
</tbook>

 

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Hi Paolo,


Ok I understand now. Unfortunately as far as I know the extended format with Master und Member is supported only on the deskphones. I opened a request to check with development if this would be possible, with ID DECT-624 . We will inform you as soon as we get a reply from development.


Thanks

Catalina


Hi Catalina

Ok. Tbook, i know.

But i need the extended version of tbook (item Master -> item Member_Alias).

If i use the second format, all phone devices (M25, M65, M85) are unable to show entries correctly.



Hi Paolo,


Yes, the tbook format is still supported. See a working example as well here: https://helpdesk.snom.com/support/solutions/articles/6000186162-how-to-use-the-local-central-directory-on-snom-m700-and-m300-dect-bases


Thanks

Catalina


Hi,

it's an old thread, but i'm trying to use this information to build a centralized phonebook on a M700 DECT Multicell system.

If i generate a phonebook with this template, dect cordless, cannot show the phonebook correctly.

I have one entry each slave item (all labelled Member_Alias) plus one entry for master item, eith number as progressive index.

I tried with FW 410 B11 (Cell) FW 410 B7 (M65) and also with the latest firmware FW450B7/FW450B5)


Can you tell me if this tbook format is already supported?


Hello Thomas,


the number_type can be one of the following:

  • sip
  • mobile
  • business
  • fixed
  • home
I updated the wiki and the example. Thanks a lot!

After some testing I noticed that the values inside the <number_type> tags in the example are not working as expected.Every unknown value translates to "sip".


Working values are "mobile" and "home". With "business" or "work" I had no success.


Can you please add some documentation for the <number_type> tag to your wiki?


I just updated the wiki page, thanks for the suggestion.

Thank you very much, that's what I was looking for!

Answer

Hi,


you are right an example is better then 1000 words:

I hope the following commented XML example will help:

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<tbook e='2' complete="true">
  <item context="active" type='master' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- 
        the following tags can reside only in the master entry:
        * first_name
        * last_name
        * birthday
        * fav
    -->
    <!--
        the following tags can reside both in the master or in a member entry:
        * group
        * title
        * organisation
        * email
        * note
    -->
    <!--

        the following tags can reside only in a member entry:
        * name (this is just an alias for the number, not the person)
        * number
        * type
        * context (attribute of the 'item' tag meaning the outgoing identity)
    -->
    <name>Johnny</name>
    <!-- the number in the Master entry is used as an identifier linking referred by the Member entries -->
    <number>123</number>
    <first_name>John</first_name>
    <last_name>Doe</last_name>
    <title>Mr.</title>
  </item>
  <item context="active" context="line2" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003912345678</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>sip</number_type>
    <title>Boss</title>
  </item>
  <item context="active" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003933812345</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>business</number_type>
  </item>
  <item context="active" type='' fav="false" mod="true">
    <!-- Member entry of the Master entry with number 123 -->  
    <last_name>123</last_name>
    <number>003987654321</number>
    <!-- in Member Entry should be "Member_Alias" -->
    <first_name>Member_Alias</first_name>
    <number_type>cell</number_type>
  </item>
</tbook>

 

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