Manage a Switch Control

The Switch control allows a user to turn or off specific features within a call flow. It is commonly used for the following types of scenarios:

  • Turn on/off messages provided to a caller during certain situations, such as inclement weather or emergency situations
  • Turn on/off message high periods of high call volume

This topic covers how to update an existing Switch control.

Updating a Control

To learn how to access the Manage Control interface for updating an existing Switch control, refer to the Manage a Routing Control topic.

Using the Manage Control Interface

Update a Switch control from the Manage Control interface by doing the following:

Update Control Details

Manage Control Details section

Name – Replace the text in this field to change the control's name.

Code – Code used to represent the control.

NOTE:

The Code field can no longer be edited after initially adding the control.

Description – Change the description used to help identify the purpose or intent of the control by replacing the text in this field.

Update Control Settings

Manage Control settings section

Value – Change the value selecting a value of either On or Off.

Daily Default Reset Value – Slider used to enable a daily reset for the control value. Enable this option if you need to reset the value at a specific time each day. When enabled a Daily Reset section displays, allowing you to configure the reset value.

Update Daily Reset

Manage Control Daily Reset section

Reset Value – Change this value by selecting a value of either On or Off. The value selected in the Value field will reset to the value selected in this field at the specified time.

Time Zone – Change the time zone by selecting it from the drop-down menu.

Reset Time – Change the time for the daily reset by selecting or replacing the current time. Selecting this field displays the Time Selection Menu.

NOTE:

Use the Time Selection Menu to select a time:

Hour Selector – Enter or select the hour. Use the up and down arrows to select the previous or next hour.

Hour selector

Minute Selector – Enter or select the minute. Use the up and down arrows to select the previous or next minute.

Minute selector

AM / PM Selector – Select PM or AM for the time of day.

AM / PM selector

Saving Changes

Save any changes by clicking Save, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.

Save and Cancel buttons

NOTE:

If canceling the operation, a Confirm Navigation panel displays. Click Leave Page to confirm canceling. To close the panel and return to the previous task, click Stay on Page.

Confirmation panel for cancel operation