User guide

Step 3

Create the CSV data file for manager phones and another file for assistant phones using one of these options:

a) Use the BAT spreadsheet and choose the Add Lines tab.

b) Use a text editor and use the manager or assistant template fields as a guide.

What to Do Next

You can set up manager and assistant lines on existing phones.

Related Topics

Add phone lines to existing phones and UDPs, on page 157

Topics related to CVS data files for manager-assistant, on page 260

Set up phones in shared line mode for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Assistant

You can set up manager and assistant phones to use shared lines when you create a BAT template to add new

phones in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager database. Use the procedures for setting up new phones

using BAT.

Before You Begin

Before you can configure manager and assistant phones with shared line support, you must set up the

Unified CM Assistant service parameters for shared line support in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Features and Services Guide for information.

If you have a Cisco Unified IP Phone model 7960, you need a phone button template with five or more

lines.

Note

Procedure

Create a BAT template to add new or update existing manager and assistant phones using the following

guidelines:

a) For manager phones, see Manager phone settings for shared line mode, on page 255.

b) For assistant phones, see Assistant phone settings for shared line mode, on page 255.

What to Do Next

After you configure the phones and lines for managers and assistants, you must associate the manager and

assistant lines for Unified CM Assistant control. Follow the procedures in the CSV Data File for

manager-assistant associations, on page 256.