ASTassistant
ASTassistant.zip 1.1.0.11 - Windows
April-1 -2008


ASTassistant-Linux.tar.gz 1.1.0.7- Linux
Oct-13-2007

in order to run the binary in Linux you must have:
GTK+ 2.0 (or higher)
glibc-2.3 (or higher)
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System)
libstdc++.so.5 (NOT libstdc++.so.6)

ASTassistant Forum

ASTassistant is easy to use freeware for managing phone calls via the Open Source Asterisk PBX platform.

ASTassistant works with Asterisk and other commercial products based on its architecture utilizing the SIP and IAX protocol over VOIP. Compatible Asterisk distributions, which are configured via FreePBX, seem to run ASTassistant best. (i.e trixbox and CentPBX)

- Call History - Chat with other local ASTassistant users - Extension and User/Device Listing and Availability - Roll Over Active Extension to See Call Detail - Remotely Hang-up Extension - Drag Active Extensions to a live Meetme Conference - Drag Active Call to Queue - Contact List (drag able from call history and Outlook 2003/2007 - Incoming/Outgoing Call Notification via Pop-Up - Click to dial on Extensions/Contacts/Call History/Input Box - Ability to set DND/Call Forwarding - Ability to see if other Extensions are DND - List and Manage Meetme Conferences - List and Manage Channels - List Calls on Hold - List Queues/Agents/Caller Statistics - Shows Number of Voicemails New/Old - Configure Optional CallerID from Web Page - Hide Application to System Tray - Transfer Active Call from Configured Extension - Use ChannelSpy - Record Calls (Automatic or Manual) - Compatible with Asterisk 1.2 and Asterisk 1.4 - Show a URL for an incoming/outgoing call with DID or CallerID. Great for searches. - Change Day/Night Services -See if there are new messages for any Voice Mail Boxes on the System - See call forwarding of all extensions and make changes to them - See when a custom extension is dialed out to and connected. - Ability to pull additional config file from TFTP server (Windows Only) - Export your contacts to FreePBX format. - Launch application on incoming/outgoing calls - Look at FollowMe Settings - IT'S FREEWARE

Compatibility
Windows - Currently I have only tested with Windows XP, Vista and FreePBX 2.3.1 (FreePBX.org)
Linux - Currently I have only tested with Fedora Core 6 and FreePBX 2.2.0 (FreePBX.org)

How to Install
Place ASTassistant.exe in a directory. ASTassistant uses a config file called ASTassistant.dat in the same directory as the executable. If you dont have one it will prompt you with a message to go into 'Tools -> Options' and apply your configuration. At that point at ASTassistant.dat will be created for you.

ASTassistant makes use of the Asterisk Call Manager to monitor incoming and outgoing calls. By default, external access to the call manager is blocked. You can add a new user in the following steps:

Log into the FreePBX administration module and click on Tools -> Asterisk API.
In the Deny field put: 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0
In the Permit field put the IP address of the PC that will be running the ASTassistant software: 192.168.1.100/255.255.255.255
Make sure that the ALL is checked for Read
Make sure that SYSTEM, CALL, LOG, and COMMAND is checked for Write

CHAT: In order for chat to work you must have UDP port 25687 open for send and receive on your computer or you may get errors.

BETA 1.2.0.5 - NEW LAYOUT
Windows (8/11/2008)
+ Fixed entry length to "Call To" Button
+ Double click to call extension is now working
+ Extensions load faster
+ Fixed URL pop-up, outgoing calls were running the incoming url
+ Fixed info button list
+ Chat should now connect to more servers
+ Ability to choose when a URL pop-up happens (on RING or on ANSWER)
+ The URL pop-up now only shows when a call is picked up. You can also use ##EXT##, ##QUE## or ##URL## (from SendURL).
+ Right click on the incoming call log and add to contacts
+ Improved IRC chat, private messages are shown in blue
+ Now remembers the last state of the main window (height, width, location)
+ Drag and drop directly to Voicemail
+ Drag and drop to Parking Lot
+ Extension list now runs from top to bottom.
+ Added icon to extension list if user has voicemail enabled

Click here for info.

OTHER
Here is a Hylafax client for your consideration. Windows Only.
You need to add a user via the faxadduser:
faxadduser -a adminpass -p userpass -u 100 username

HYLAassistant.zip (5/4/2008)