Asterisk Project : Asterisk 11 Application_Playback This page last changed on Jul 20, 2012 by wikibot. # Playback() ### Synopsis Play a file. ### Description Plays back given filenames (do not put extension of wav/alaw etc). The playback command answer the channel if no options are specified. If the file is non-existant it will fail This application sets the following channel variable upon completion: `PLAYBACKSTATUS` - The status of the playback attempt as a text string. SUCCESS FAILED See Also: Background (application) – for playing sound files that are interruptible WaitExten (application) – wait for digits from caller, optionally play music on hold ### Syntax
    Playback(filename&filename2[&...],options)
##### Arguments `filenames` `filename` `filename2` `options` - Comma separated list of options `skip` - Do not play if not answered `noanswer` - Playback without answering, otherwise the channel will be answered before the sound is played. ### Import Version This documentation was imported from Asterisk Version SVN-trunk-r370328

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