Shift is a simple command line application that will take a preformatted CSV file and create a functioning import file for a Polycom Sidecar on the Metaswitch VVX Endpoint Pack.
Metaswitch uses what they call an "Endpoint Pack" for building configurations for IP phones. As of the creation of this application, there was no easy way of reorganizing the values in the Polycom VVX Sidecar once set. If a customer wanted a sidecar to display their values in a different order, or if they simply wanted one removed, it meant having to make major changes to the configuration. This was especially tedious for long lists as each Sidecar can contain anywhere from 40 to 84 lines depending on the model. By making use of the Endpoint Pack's import function, the act of shifting a value in this list becomes much easier. This application will generate a compatible import file for use on the Endpoint Pack, hopefully allowing you to make all organization changes outside of the Endpoint Pack's GUI.
This application supports the Polycom VVX 301, 311, 401, 411, 501, and 601. For the Sidecars (or "Expansion Modules") you can choose between the Paper and the Color models of the Sidecar.
You will have the choice between setting the line as a Speed Dial (SD) or Enhanced Monitored Extension (EME).
Each line will have a label that can be set. The application will ask you if you want to use the name you provided in the CSV as the label or not. It will also ask you if you want to clear out any existing labels.
The Shift application expects that you will be providing a preformatted CSV file containing your contacts and phone numbers. The application assumes you are using a header to sort these values and will ignore the first line.
| Directory Number | Name |
|---|---|
| 3075550106 | John Smith |
| 3075550139 | Jane Doe |
Note: Make sure you don't have your CSV file open in any application before trying to use it in Shift.
The application will output the text file (with a name you defined) to the desktop of your device.