ANSLIN (Answer Line)

ANSLIN Command syntax diagram

 

Purpose

The Answer Line (ANSLIN) command identifies a communications line that is manually answered by the system operator. This command indicates that the operator manually answered an incoming call and validated the requirements of the caller. When this command is entered, the manual answer sequence is run for the line and, when completed, instructs the operator to select data mode on the modem.

 

Required Parameters

LINE
Specifies the name of the communications line that is being answered.

Example for ANSLIN

ANSLIN  LINE(LINE01)

This command answers an incoming call on a line named LINE01.

Error messages for ANSLIN

*ESCAPE Messages

CPF2704
Line description &1 not found.
CPF5914
Answer Line (ANSLIN) command for line &1 failed.
CPF5915
Line &23 not in a valid state for answering.
CPF5917
Not authorized to line description &1.
CPF5919
Line &1 not available.
CPF5935
Error occurred during command processing.
CPF5938
Another job using line &1.
CPF5939
Another job using line &1.
CPF5945
ANSLIN command not valid for line &1.