lineHold (Windows CE 5.0)
This function places the specified call on hold.
LONG WINAPI lineHold(HCALL hCall);
Parameters
- hCall
Handle to the call to be placed on hold. The application must be an owner of the call. The call state of hCall must be connected.
Return Values
Returns a positive request identifier if the function is completed asynchronously or a negative error number if an error occurs. The dwParam2 parameter of the corresponding LINE_REPLY message is zero if the function succeeds or it is a negative error number if an error occurs. The following table shows the return values for this function.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| LINEERR_INVALCALLHANDLE | The handle to the call to be placed on hold is invalid. |
| LINEERR_OPERATIONUNAVAIL | The operation is unavailable. |
| LINEERR_INVALCALLSTATE | The call state of hCall is something other than connected. |
| LINEERR_OPERATIONFAILED | The operation failed. |
| LINEERR_NOMEM | Not enough memory is available. |
| LINEERR_RESOURCEUNAVAIL | The resources are unavailable. |
| LINEERR_NOTOWNER | The application is not the owner of this call. |
| LINEERR_UNINITIALIZED | A parameter is uninitialized. |
Remarks
The call on hold is temporarily disconnected allowing the application to use the line device for making or answering other calls. The lineHold function performs a so-called "hard hold" of the specified call (as opposed to a "consultation call"). A call on hard hold typically cannot be transferred or included in a conference call, but a consultation call can. Consultation calls are initiated using the lineSetupTransfer, lineSetupConference, or linePrepareAddToConference functions.
After a call has been successfully placed on hold, the call state typically transitions to onHold. A held call is retrieved by the lineUnhold function. While a call is on hold, the application can receive LINE_CALLSTATE messages about state changes of the held call. For example, if the held party hangs up, the call state can transition to disconnected.
In a bridged situation, a lineHold operation may possibly not actually place the call on hold, because the status of other stations on the call can govern (for example, attempting to "hold" a call when other stations are participating is not be possible); instead, the call can simply be changed to the LINECONNECTEDMODE_INACTIVE mode if it remains connected at other stations.
Note This function is for TAPI version 2.0 and later.
Requirements
OS Versions: Windows CE 1.0 and later.
Header: Tapi.h.
Link Library: Coredll.lib.
See Also
linePrepareAddToConference | lineSetupConference | lineSetupTransfer | lineUnhold | LINE_CALLSTATE
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