System Control

The System Control element allows you to trigger a system action from within the IVR flow. It is commonly used to start, stop, or pause a campaign, or to update a Switcher element — enabling automated control of your IVR routing without needing to access the system manually.


Connections

ConnectionDescription
I – InputThe entry point for this element. Connect from the preceding element in your IVR flow.
O – OutputThe path taken when the action has been successfully executed.
E – ErrorThe path taken if the element encounters an error.

Settings

FieldDescription
NameGive the element a clear name so it is easy to identify within your IVR flow.
DescriptionOptional. Add a note to explain the element's purpose — useful in more complex flows.
Agent Can See ThisWhen enabled, agents can transfer a live caller directly to this element via the IVR Transfer option.
Supervisor Can See ThisWhen enabled, the element is visible in the IVR Transfer list for users with a Supervisor role. It remains hidden from all other users.
Result CodeAssign a result code to this element to track calls that pass through it.
Control ActionSelect the action you want the element to perform. The available options are:
Start Campaign,
Stop Campaign,
Pause Campaign,
and Switcher Update.
CampaignSelect the campaign the action should be applied to.
This field is shown when the Control Action is set to Start Campaign, Stop Campaign, or Pause Campaign.
Switcher ElementSelect the Switcher element you want to update.
This field is shown when the Control Action is set to Switcher Update. If you have multiple Switcher elements, make sure each is clearly named so the correct one is easy to identify here.
Switcher RouteSelect the numbered path on the Switcher element that should become active when this element is triggered. This field is shown when the Control Action is set to Switcher Update.

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