Dial Patterns vs Dial Rules

I’ve looked around and can’t find a good explanation for the difference between the Dial Patterns in the Outbound Routes, and the Dial Rules in the Trunk. I’m confused as to what should be in each one, or if they should contain the same things.

Thanks!
-Ray

Hints on Route Dial Patterns and Trunk Dial Rules

Excellent. Just what I was looking for. It would be cool to have help-links within FreePBX to pages like this.

-Ray