Create Key

The Create Key page is used to create a new key template that will be managed by the system. In the Keys module, a key template refers to the definition of the key, for example, the type, status, and features of the key. The actual physical keys that are created from this definition are referred to as key copies.

When you create a key template, you define it by entering basic information, such as the key number, status and type as well as information about the physical characteristics of the key. Once created, you can define additional information including information about the available key copies and the assets (often doors or locks) that they key unlocks.

To create a key template:

1. Access the Create Key page by clicking the Keys option in the side navigation pane.

   The Keys module pages appear in a drop-down menu in the side navigation pane.

2. Select the Create Key Template option.

   The Create Key page opens, displaying the Key Template Details tab where you can specify information about the new key template.

3. In the Key Template Number field, specify the number that identifies the key template.

   This value is required and must unique within the Keys module. The system suggests a default key number by incrementing the most recently created key number by 1.

4. In the Key Template Status field, select a status for the key template.

   This value is required. System administrators may configure the options for this drop-down menu at your organization using the Key Configuration Options admin page. The two default status options are Active and Inactive.

   Key templates cannot be deleted from the system. However, unneeded key can be made Inactive.

5. In the Key Template Type field, select the key template type.

   This value is required. System administrators may configure the options for this drop-down menu at your organization using the Key Configuration Options admin page. The following values are the default key template types:

   • Grand Master – opens all locks
   • Master – opens a subset of all locks
   • Sub-Master – opens a subset of the locks that the master opens
   • Operation – opens a single lock

6. In the Hook Number field, enter a value indicating the location of the key.

7. In the Keyway field, enter a value indicating the shape of the keyhole of the lock cylinder.
   

8. In the Key Cut 1 field, enter a value indicating the identifying information of the first key cut.

9. In the Key Cut 2 field, enter a value indicating the identifying information of the second key cut.

10. In the Key Code field, enter a value used to classify or group a set of keys.

11. In the Increment field, enter a value indicating the depth of the key cut.

12. In the Comments field, enter any additional information about the key template.

13. Click the Create Key button.

    The key template is created and appears on the Key Template Details tab of the Find/Update Keys page. On this page you can:

    • Click the Edit link to modify the key template
    • Click the Key Copies tab to define the physical copies of the key and associate these copies with users
    • Click the Associated Assets tab to specify the assets that this key template is associated with.