Overview of the MERLIN Messaging System Planning Forms

Form

Name

Used to:

1

System Parameters

  • Specify the System Programming Prompt Language
  • Define the System Language Mode and System Language(s)
  • View the System Date and Time format
  • Indicate the Call Answer Service Operator extension
  • Identify the General Mailbox Owner(s)
  • Specify the Maximum Extension Length

2

Extension Administration

  • Indicate a type for each extension in the system
  • Indicate the Automated Attendant number
  • Indicate the telephone status for an extension
  • Indicate the name for an extension
  • Record Directory Listing information for extensions
  • Assign the appropriate characteristics to each Mailbox extension, including Mailbox Size and Message Length, if Outcalling is on or off, and Mailbox Language

3a

Automated Attendant Schedule and Fax Assignment

  • Specify the Schedule Controller and, if applicable, the Weekly Business Schedule for each Automated Attendant
  • Indicate the Fax Extension for each Automated Attendant
3b
Day/Night Main Menu
  • Specify the Day/Night Main menu Selector Codes and Selector Code Action.
  • Specify the Day/Night Main menu Dial 0/Timeout Action selections
3c
Submenu
  • Specify Submenu Selector Codes and Selector Code Action
3d
Recording Scripts
  • Create scripts for Announcements, Submenus and the Day/Night Main menu

4

Automated Attendant Line Assignments

  • Indicate which Automated Attendant should answer each line
5 Security Settings
  • Indicate whether Transfer Restrictions should be turned on or off
  • Specify a Minimum Password Length for users

6

System Group Lists (Release 2 or later)

  • Create up to ten System Group Lists that allow users to address a message to a group of mailboxes.