one of the common features in PBX devices is the ability to set a time limit on duration of calls (esp. outgoing, for each station) and usually a warning beep is played few seconds before time runs out. as far as i could understand it's possible to set a time limit on calls using something like: exten => 2000,1,AbsoluteTimeout(20) but that's only on *incoming* calls and even so, the call is disconnected without any warning beeps or anything. so i was wondering, am i missing something or is this feature really not availabe in asterisk?
[moved to asterisk-users, where this belongs]
You are correct about there being no whisper functionality or timers to play a beep or audio file at a predetermined interval.
You are incorrect about the usage of AbsoluteTimeout. It can be used anywhere to limit the length of a call leg. Additionally, the "T" extension can be used to play back a message after the AbsoluteTimeout is reached, though I suspect that you cannot re-connect the two call legs back together again. Search the archives for details.
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