Routing elements120 System functions and features as of R3.0syd-0367/1.3 – R3.0 – 03.20135. 3 RouteFig. 47 Routes in relation to the other routing elementsThe route function applies only to outgoing calls.A route determines the direction of outgoing calls through allocation to trunkgroups. All outgoing calls are routed via a route to one or more trunk groups. Theyalso include calls routed via the Least Cost Routing function and transit calls in aPISN. Normally a separate route is set up for each PINXThe route elements can be allocated internal call numbers in the internal number-ing plan. In this way a route element can be selected directly (route selection, seepage 211).Name is used to assign a name to each route. The main purpose of the name is toprovide orientation; it does not have a routing function.Tip:It is advisable to name the routes according to their function. For exampleTransit Routing, Remote Alarming, to PINX 3, etc. It makes the configurationwork all the clearer.