Before starting, insure that your Systems Administrator has CONFIGURED your privileges to allow you all of the features you will need from the LOCKSHOP Module.  Other aspects of the LOCKSHOP module are listed and linked in the column to the left.

The LOCKSHOP is where all of your security work is accomplished for Keys and other traceable objects.  We start by associating bittings with Blind Codes or Key IDs (they are the same).  Then we associate that information with:

	Issue Location (if Multiple Key Issue feature is used [MKI]) - keys are normally issued from an issue point, or in the case of MKI, multiple issue points.  This issue point may, or may not, be the lockshop; so KeyNET treats the issue point as a separate entity even if they are combined in one location.  This further adds to the security of restricting what individuals are able to see, create, modify, delete or otherwise control.
	Hook Number - the actual residence where a KeyID may have keys stored when not issued.  Most commonly, these are numbered hooks in a key cabinet, vault , safe, electronic key dispenser, or other secured area where keys with the same KeyID are kept for easy access.
	Number of Keys Cut - all of the keys ever cut in the systems are recorded together with their histories, from creation to destruction.
	Location of Cylinder Cores which have been pinned to that Key ID - cylinder locations are stored in KeyNET, both current and a history of moved cylinder locations.
	Department Association - Keys are associated to a department or departments.  This allows for attaching Authorizations to KeyID's and tracking keys issue to a department, as well as billing of keys cut to a Cost Center.
	Authorization assignments for Departments & Core Locations - Authorizations by individual can be made for an entire department or individual rooms.  An unlimited number of rooms may be assigned to an individual even if the individual does not have authorization privileges for an entire department.
	Recall KeyID - provides KeyNET users with the ability to tag and track keys which have been recalled
	Billing and Cost Center Use

You will see the following items listed in the LOCKSHOP list if you have privileges to view this area of the program.  Click on an item below to get a more detailed description of how to use them.

• Configure the Lockshop Module
• Configure Key and Stamp Machines
• Key Operations
• Display Inventory
  • Recalled KeyID
• Displaying of "Bittings"
• Modify Definition
• Add/Remove Masters
• Add/Remove Hooks
• Add/Remove Locations
• Add/Cut NEW Keys
• Bulk Key Transfer

It is important to remember that you should have your MKI (Multiple Key Issue) location programmed into your "My Preferences" before attempting to issue keys, or other accountable items.

You have complete control of how you create bittings and masterkey systems; including

• Standard 2 Step,
• SFIC A2,
• SFIC A3,
• SFIC A4,
• Custom Progression.
• Single Step Systems
  • ASSA
  • Medeco
  • Special Systems.
  • and others. 

You can create complete masterkey systems, or simply start by defining a key:

Click on the KeyNET link in the main menu bar, and then on the CREATE link to reach this screen.

Notice that there are number of items listed that are related to how the cylinder is pinned and the keys are cut.  Additionally, you can set Admin Limits, which will remind you when you need to obtain permission to create more keys, or to warn administrators when they have issue too many keys.

1. KeyNET provides you with Pinning Charts to expedite your pinning of cylinders (no more paper and pencil to figure out how to pin a cylinder).
2. KeyNET takes full advantage of being able to use a Computerized Key Machine to create keys.  We have found that the time and material saved by using this type of machine will pay for itself VERY quickly. 

After you have Defined a KEY, individually or from a masterkey system, you can SEARCH for the key.  KeyNET remembers the hierarchy of all masterkey systems it has created and provides that information in a number of ways...you choose which works best for you.

Displaying of "Bittings" 

Bittings are a critical item in the generation of a key.  Typically, only Systems Administrators and lockshop personnel should be able to view bittings in the KeyNET program.

Only Systems Administrators and users with Lockshop privileges can view bittings.  Additionally, in the Lockshop Privileges, there is a BITTINGS check box.  If the box is unchecked only the Systems Administrators and Lockshop users will be able to see those bittings.  If the box IS checked for an access group, those individuals in the Access Group can change and modify bittings in addition to being able to view them.