A lot of this has already been discussed in the original JIRA: http://track.sipfoundry.org/browse/XX-8645
1. sipx should configure and load mod_spandsp (it also affects codecs support in general) for normal operation. 2. sipxconfig should allow more than JUST numeric characters as the alias for fax extension. If coming on siptrunk, some carriers may send more than just numbers (i.e. +19995551212 instead of 19995551212, 9995551212 or 5551212). 3. Can the proxy/media server be enabled in a way to auto detect a fax if the fax is sent to the user (i.e., someone dials 200 from an internal fax machine connected via ATA that supports t.38, user 200 is a softphone, therefore the call goes to VM. Vm server IS what receives faxes also. If there is a phone registered, an the proxy detect that it is a fax and autp send it to the users fax account?). 4. TIFF makes sense (multipage image) for faxes. Does it also make sense to allow the user to choose something else, like PDF? 5. Does it make sense to allow user to upload files to send out via fax and harness the system address book to find already stored fax numbers or allow them to input a fax number? if so, what about cover sheet support? 6. In system preferences, there should be two ranges (users extension, like 200-299, and fax ranges like 300-399). When creating a user it should also pre-populate the next available extension from the fax range and allow it to be edited during creation. 7. user should be allowed to download//view faxes in sipxconfig UI. 8. user should be allowed to be alerted if fax is received by IM (MyBuddy). 9. User should be able to audibly hear about faxes in IVR when checking voicemail, etc. As you can see the original objective was to be able to support inbound faxes, which is done. PDF support is coming by way of a patch soon. Items 5-9 were not yet implemented, and there is also the added item of a SMB connector that is being discussed in this thread. This means there are "5" additional features or enhancements possible, Obviously another JIRA would need to be created before each item is worked. Example: http://track.sipfoundry.org/browse/XX-9772 http://track.sipfoundry.org/browse/XX-9776 http://track.sipfoundry.org/browse/XX-9260 So rather than re-discuss it, let's work with what we already know and maybe someone wants to make a feature request/enhancement (keeping the above unworked items in mind) to get them added to the JIRA and tracked? It would be something that needs discussion (perhaps per item) because t.38 might not be available on every gateway, so in the outbound fax setup the admin might have to select only the gateway(s) that are t.38 compatible for sending faxes, etc. We already know FS can do outbound faxing via t.38, but we do need to be able to provide a centralized method in sipxecs to control that. (i.e. permissions, etc.). On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 3:38 AM, Domenico Chierico <[email protected]> wrote: > On Thu, 2011-09-29 at 22:15 -0400, Paul Herron wrote: >> Try looking at HylaFAX for a sending option and use Sipx for the receive. >> That's the exact solution I'm trying to build. >> >> The only problem in the open source version of HylaFAX is building that damn >> T38 modem. I still haven't figured that one out and just don't have the >> time. Building open source HylaFAX itself isn't that hard. >> >> Now, if you are willing to spend a little $$ and save yourself a lot of >> headache and time, iFax Soulutions (the equivalent to HylaFAX of ezuce to >> Sipx) has a pre-built HylaFAX VM that has a Brooktrout T38 modem, web Gui, >> 50 HylaFAX FSP client licenses and a bunch of other features for @$1600. >> They offer a free trial -- which I signed up for but didn't get the chance >> to try because I'm too busy right now -- >> http://www.ifax.com/products/hylafax/hylafax.html. If someone is willing to >> try it out and report back, I be real interested to hear about your >> experience. >> >> -Paul >> >> >> > why not integrate a script spooler into sipx for sending fax from mail ?! >> >> Paul Herron Principal >> >> Sage Craftsmen, LLC >> >> [email protected] | 202 570 7030 >> >> www.sagecraftsmen.com >> >> >> >> Happy is the home that shelters a >> friend. -- RALPH WALDO EMERSON >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: [email protected] >> Sent: Thu, 9/29/2011 4:01pm >> To: sipx-users <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [sipx-users] FW: Centralized Faxing >> >> > Receive only Mike. >> > Look at t38faxvoip.com for a comm port product that you may be able to use. >> > I have a customer using it with 3cX. >> >> Oh darn, misunderstood then. Thought Steve was saying this is here or coming? >> The avantfax server does the trick it's just that not having to maintain >> separate accounts would be so great. >> >> Would it be possible to take some open source fax sending package, and tie >> it into sipx as a separate box? Almost like running sipx in HA mode, but >> that one of those separate servers would only be for outgoing faxing. >> >> It would be so nice to have it all built into one environment. >> >> I'll take a look at the lead you sent, thanks. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> sipx-users mailing list >> [email protected] >> List Archive: http://list.sipfoundry.org/archive/sipx-users/ > > > _______________________________________________ > sipx-users mailing list > [email protected] > List Archive: http://list.sipfoundry.org/archive/sipx-users/ > -- ====================== Tony Graziano, Manager Telephone: 434.984.8430 sip: [email protected] Fax: 434.465.6833 Email: [email protected] LAN/Telephony/Security and Control Systems Helpdesk: Telephone: 434.984.8426 sip: [email protected] Helpdesk Contract Customers: http://support.myitdepartment.net Blog: http://blog.myitdepartment.net Linked-In Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tony-graziano/14/4a6/7a4 Ask about our Internet Fax services! _______________________________________________ sipx-users mailing list [email protected] List Archive: http://list.sipfoundry.org/archive/sipx-users/
