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title: "Cross-section"
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updated: 2026-09-10T12:58:21Z
published: 2026-09-10T12:58:21Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.keypro.fi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cross-section

The **Cross-section![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form displays the connections between connectors in the selected telecom premises and devices, as well as the connections between threads and cables. It also provides information on the related circuits. The form is also used for reserving a connector or sub‑circuit for a circuit, creating new circuits, switching pairs, and releasing reservations.

In the **KeyNet![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/keynet.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-83v2vb7l.png)**toolbar, click **C****ross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)to open the **C****ross-section![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form. You can also open this form through the telecom premises’ list of **Devices** or through the list of **Telecom premises of the circuit section** by clicking the right mouse button and selecting it in the displayed menu.

## Cross-section form

The **C****ross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form displays information on the selected telecom premises, such as **I****dentification**, **N****ame**, **T****ype**, **Device room**, **O****wner**, **Renter**, **Install year**, **U****sage state, Street, Number (Street), Postal code, Post office, Database ID** and the **D****evice / Cable and Device / Cable Database ID** filters.

The connectors and related connections of an activated device are listed in a separate **Connectors** list on the form. Cable's threads details can be examined on the **Threads** list.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781516923724.png)

### Search functions on the Cross-section form

There are several ways to open telecom premises and its related content in the **Cross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form:

- By entering the premises **Identifier** directly.
- By using the **Pick from map![pick](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-474jjzas.png)**tool.
- By clicking **Pick from telecom premises**![application_get](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-tshrhqqi.png). You can search using any field available in the **Telecom premises****![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**form. Search criteria can be entered either fully or partially, using the % character as a wildcard.
- To load possible changes, click **Refresh****![refresh](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-6a055p4j.png)**on the form.

#### Searching based on a device or cable identifier/database ID

Additionally, you can retrieve telecom premises based on a device or cable identifier or database ID. To do this, enter the identifier in the **Device** **/ Cable** or the **Device / Cable Database ID** field on the **Cross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form . This will return all telecom premises containing the specified device or cable to the **Cross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781520820537.png)

1. If the **Device / Cable** or the **Device / Cable Database ID** checkboxes are enabled, the search conditions are applied to the [Device / Cable filtering](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#device-cable-filtering) and list, automatically highlighting and preselecting matching rows.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781517235812.png)
2. If a checkbox is disabled, the search criteria do not affect the **Device / Cable filter** list or the identifier fields, but conduct a normal search based on the provided information. All the rows matching the search criteria are highlighted in the **Devices / Cables** list, and the first match is automatically selected. If results are found in multiple different telecom premises, they can be browsed in the **Cross-section![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form toolbar at the bottom of the form (**Item**).![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781521061916.png)

**Note!** The search field for the **Devices / Cables** list is always automatically populated when the user searches for existing telecom premises locations using a device or cable identifier/database ID.

### Pin/Unpin toggle

The Pin/unpin toggle buttons manage whether the **Connector** and/or **Thread** lists are open automatically.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1759319408490.png)

- **Pin selected**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1759319495674.png): The system respects the user's choice to keep the lists open or closed. They will not be automatically enabled when a device or cable is selected.
- **Unpin selected**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1759319533015.png): The system will automatically display the content of the associated **Connectors** and/or **Threads** lists whenever a device or cable is selected in the **Cross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form.

### Compare logical cross-sections

You can view several different cross-sections at the same time by using the **Compare cross-sections**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-mm2ci3z4.png)tool which can be enabled from the form's toolbar.

This tool enables simultaneous comparisons such as comparisons between various devices, their connectors, and circuits in some specific telecom premises. The **C****ross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)from which the **Compare logical cross- sections** function is activated will become a so-called primary form, and the **Cross-section** forms used for comparison will be named in accordance with the header **>Cross-section.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-awqkwpst.png)

## Devices / Cables

The **Devices / Cables** list includes information on the device, such as the device **identification**, **type**, **class**, **usage state**, and **pair range**. The column named **Free** indicates how many connectors in the device in question are available. The **OE** telecom premises column displays the telecom premises that the device in question can access.

The visibility of devices and cables in the **Devices / Cables** grid can be determined before a search by using the **Show devices**![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-hyrn5u71.png)and **Show cables****![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1702994532814.png)**buttons in the upper right corner of the grid. Only **Show device![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-hyrn5u71.png)**is activated by default. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1759242441342.png)

The **Devices / Cables** displays the hierarchy of the selected device next to the list title.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1759242345929.png)

You can also use the **Search![search](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/buttons-on-object-forms-image-mtcj53na.png)**functionality to look for devices and cables related to the telecom premises. The corresponding text written in the field is highlighted on the hierarchy below. Turning to next page of the form resets the **Search![search](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/buttons-on-object-forms-image-mtcj53na.png)**functionality.

- Turning on **Case sensitive** activates a search that have strict checking of lower and upper cases. For example, if you search the word "in use" the system will only search for that desired word and will exclude words like "In use" from the search because it has an upper case letter.
- The **Regular expression** allows you to search for specific patterns, as opposed to certain terms and phrases.

### Device / Cable filtering

In the top-right corner of the **Devices** list, click **Device/Cable** filter![2017-03-22 09_26_09-KeyCom v2](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-pbp6c23y.png). Filter devices based on **Identification, Type, Class, Usage state, Other end, Service** and **Connector** and cables based on **Identification, Type, Class, Usage state, Other end, Length and Pair / Thread**. Select or enter the filters and click **Update** to view the filtered devices on the **Devices /Cables** list.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781521418275.png)

When devices are filtered, the form functions are applied to a limited group of devices. In the top-right corner of the **Devices** **/ Cables** list, click **Clear device filter**![2017-03-22 09_29_22-KeyCom v2](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xzk3jmfh.png)to remove filters.

### Functions of the Devices / Cables context menu

On the **Devices / Cables** list, click telecom premises or a device using the right mouse button. The displayed context menu includes the following functions:![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1769077720758.png)

- Click **Open in...**
  - **Open telecom premises![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**to open the **Telecom premises![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**form for the telecom premises in question.
  - **Device form![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)**to open the **Device**![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)form that includes the information on the selected device.
  - **Telecom premises device list![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**to open the **Devices** tab of the **Telecom premises![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**form and to view information on the selected device.
  - **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**to open the **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**form with information on the telecom premises in question.
  - **Affected area**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1706181743411.png)to open the **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**form pre-completed with the selected device’s connectors and cables connected to the connectors. The route follower highlights the connection routes that are connected to the selected device either directly or over logical cross-connections.
- Click **Device management...**
  - **Add new subdevice![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)**to create a new subdevice under the selected device. The **Device****![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)**form opens for entering the subdevice information, and clicking **Save****![save](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/buttons-on-object-forms-image-4cfw6i96.png)**finalizes the creation of the new subdevice.
  - **Copy device![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1749646020662.png)**to create a duplicate of the selected device, including its main properties, and open the **Device****![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)**form for modifying the copied information. Clicking **Save****![save](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/buttons-on-object-forms-image-4cfw6i96.png)**on the **Device****![terminal](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-xlq7llez.png)**form completes the creation of the copied device.
  - **Delete device![cross](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/buttons-on-object-forms-image-v5xf9hbf.png)**to remove the selected device from the system.
  - **Move device![arrow_refresh](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-m0i7rvfu.png)**to move the selected device to another location or parent device. The system opens a list of devices that have circuit reservations. Right-click on the target device to complete or cancel the operation.
- Click **Edit connectors****![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1703154624883.png)**to open the connectors for form, on which you can name and edit the connectors of the device.
- Click **Update other end connections**![connect](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-a59mo9go.png)to create or update a device’s other end connections.
- Click **Lists...**
  - **Circuits![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)**to open the **Circuit** list of device’s connections.
  - **Open other end telecom premises list** to open a list of other end telecom premises to separate window.
  - **Open other end telecom premises list with subdevices** to open a list of other end telecom premises with subdevices to separate window.
- Click **Reports...**
  - Click **Print cross-section report (pdf) / (xlsx)![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**to create an **Excel** or **PDF** report on the connectors and circuits of the selected device (also with related sub-devices).
- **Expand/collapse** opens/closes the devices in the device’s sub-hierarchy.

## Connectors

The connectors and related connections of a selected devices are listed in the **Connectors** list. The **Connectors** list includes the following columns:

| Other end connector | The connector to which the viewed connector has a logical connection. Displayed in the column: **telecom premises/device/connector** |
| --- | --- |
| Other end name | The name of the other end connector |
| Other end type | The type of the other end connector **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end technical info | The technical information of the other end connector **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end address | The address of the other end connector |
| Other end zipcode & city | The zipcode and city of the other end connector **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end municipality | The municipality of the other end connector **(column hidden by default)** |
| Length | The total length between the connectors. |
| Cable / Thread | Indicates which strand the device is connected to in the cable |
| Connector | The name of the connector. **(cannot be disabled)** |
| Database ID | The unique database id of the connector. |
| Connector number | The connector number **(column hidden by default)** |
| Connector type | The abbreviation of the connector type. |
| Const. state | The construction state of the connector. If the construction state is **not built**, it is not shown on the connector list. |
| Owner | The name of the circuit’s owner. Access to the Customer form **(column hidden by default)** |
| Connector remarks | Additional free-form details related to the connector **(column hidden by default)** |
| Cross connection | The connector to which the connector of the row viewed has a cross-connection. Displayed in the column: **device/connector.** |
| Cable / Thread | Indicates which thread the device is connected to in the cable |
| Other end connector | The other end connector of the cross-connection. Displayed in the column: **telecom premises/device/connector** |
| Other end name | The other end name of the cross connection **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end type | The other end type of the cross connection **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end technical info | The other end technical info of the cross connection **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end address | The other end address of the cross connection **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end zipcode & city | The other end zipcode and city of the cross connection **(column hidden by default)** |
| Other end municipality | The other end municipality **(column hidden by default)** |
| Circuit | The circuit that has been reserved for the connector. Displayed as: circuit **(abbreviation of the usage state)**. |
| Circuit Identifier 2 | The second identifier of the circuit **(column hidden by default)** |
| Primary circuit | Used as a primary circuit |
| Installation address | The street name and number of the customer’s installation address (the address of the starting point is used by default, and the selection between the starting/ending point can be defined in the database) |
| Installation address (2nd) | Secondary installation address **(column hidden by default)** |
| Customer | The name of the customer linked to the circuit. Access to the **Customer** form. |
| Super circuit | The identifier of the related super circuit |

### Connectors list

The **Connectors** list highlights those device connectors that involve a multi-use (meaning two or more circuits reserve the same device connector) with the![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1706882026835.png)symbol. On the **Circuit** column, you can also see the amount of reservations in brackets:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1763986607140.png)

The colours on the list indicate the usage state of the connector in question (**Ready to be connected** is used if the **TTMi interface** is in use):

| **In use** |
| --- |
| **Pre-connected** |
| **Partially pre-connected** |
| **Soon in use, Soon free** |
| **Free** |

### Filtering connectors

In the top-right corner of the **Connectors** list, click **Connector filter**![2017-03-22 09_26_09-KeyCom v2](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5pv85eev.png). Filter connectors based on the **Connector**, **Connector type**, **O****wner**, **Remarks,** **Circuit**, **Inst. address**, **Other end**, **Other end address**, **Other end type**, **Connector range**, **Const. State, Service, Usage state, Customer, Length and Other end name.** To view only connectors that are not reserved for circuits, select the **Free only** checkbox. Select or enter the filters and click **Update** to view the filtered connectors on the **Connectors** list.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1707307025565.png)

When devices are filtered, the form functions are applied to a limited group of devices. In the top-right corner of the **Connectors** list, click **Clear connector filter**![2017-03-22 09_29_22-KeyCom v2](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-7c209tc4.png)to remove filters.

### 

### Functions of the Connectors context menu

On the **Connectors** list, click a connector using the right mouse button. The displayed context menu might include some of the following functions:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781173266450.png)

- Click![table_go](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-4pqlyjdq.png)**Open in...**
  - **Circuit**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)to open the circuit on **Circuit**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)form.
  - **Other end telecom premises![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)**to open the other end telecom premises on **Telecom premises![teletila](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-2wr2eci4.png)** form.
  - **Other end telecom premises on crossreport![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**to open the other end telecom premises on **Cross-section****![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form.
  - **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)to open the Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)form with information on the telecom premises in question.**
- Click![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)**Release circuit reservation** to release the selected connector. Read more in [Releasing a connector reservation](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#releasing-a-connector-reservation).
- Click**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-zfbv4n31.png)****Change of circuit reservation** to change logical reservation for connectors. Read more in [Changing logical reservations for connectors](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#changing-logical-reservations-for-connectors).
- Click**![pencil](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-rzchjtys.png)****Set connection length** to define the length of a connection. Read more in [Updating lengths of connections](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#updating-lengths-of-connections)
- Click**![calculator_edit](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-ks16cjv8.png)****Update length of connections from cables** to update the lengths of all logical connections based on the actual cable lengths.
- Click**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1703154624883.png)****Edit connecter** to **edit the values of the connectors on the list. Read more in** [**Editing connectors**](https://support.keypro.fi/docs/telecom-premises-1-1-1#editing-connectors)**.**
- Click![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)**Create circuit using...**
  - **![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1781182859310.png)Logical reservations** to create a circuit with the selected connector reserved as a logical reservation, optionally continuing via the **Reservation of connection** form if logical connections exist.
  - **![connect](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-7o4p1cn1.png)Physical reservations** to create a circuit with the selected connector reserved as a physical reservation, optionally continuing via the **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**form if physical connections exist.
- Click**![split_ccp](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-v0atfbnd.png)Split connectors** to split the selected connector. Read more in [Connector splitting](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#connector-splitting).
- Click**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1764588943579.png)****Expand to open a drop-down menu with connector's reserved circuits.**
- Click**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1764588943579.png)****Expand all to open all circuit drop-down menus on the grid.**
- Click**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1764589266700.png)****Collapse all** to collapse all circuit drop-down menus on the grid.

#### Releasing a connector reservation

To start the release of a circuit reservation, select the reserved connector on the list and click **Release circuit reservation**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)in the tool bar at the bottom of the form. You can also activate this function by clicking a connector with the right mouse button and selecting **Release circuit reservation**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)or selecting a connector and clicking **Release circuit reservation**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)from the **Cross-section** form's toolbar.

You will see the following question: **Are you sure you want to release the circuit´s reservation?** If you answer **Yes**, the reservations for the selected connector and connection will be removed from the circuit in question.

#### Changing logical reservations for connectors

On the **C****ross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form, you can change the circuit reserved for a device’s connector, or you can change the circuits to go through the same device’s other connector that has no circuits.

On the form, select the connector with a circuit or circuits. Alternatively, you can also select an individual circuit row by opening the connector’s circuits for viewing.

Then, click **Change of logical reservation![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-zfbv4n31.png)**in the menu displayed when you click the right mouse button. Except for the **Connectors** list, all other lists on the **C****ross-section**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)form will be disabled.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-4hx6n8rp.png)

Next, in the same device, select a connector that has no reservations. Click the right mouse button and select either **Accept reservation change** or **Cancel reservation change**. Select **Route follower** to check the route.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-znf2al1w.png)

#### Updating lengths of connections

Define the length of a connection by choosing **Set connection length![pencil](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-rzchjtys.png)**in the context menu, while the mouse pointer is positioned over the required connector.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-w3hbhvq1.png)

Use the **Update lengths of connections![calculator_edit](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-ks16cjv8.png)**from cables functions to update the lengths of all logical connections based on the actual cable lengths.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-uziloo2b.png)

### 

#### Editing connectors

You can open the **Connector** form for editing from the **Cross-section![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form or **Telecom premises** form. More information on editing connectors is provided in the chapter [Managing connectors](/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1-3-1-1#_Liittimien_k%C3%A4sittely).

Click the right mouse button and select in the context menu **Edit connectors![text_list_bullets](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-p3fhupxg.png)**either in the **Devices** **/ Cables** list (the connectors of all devices on the telecom premises **or** all the connectors of a device) **or** in the **Connectors** list (individual connectors). To activate the numbering of connectors in the view, go to the drop-down menu for **Columns** and select **Number**. The connector number column is hidden by default.

#### Connector splitting

1. In the **Connectors** list, select the connector you want to split. Note that you cannot split a reserved connector.
2. In the context menu, select **Connector splitting![split_ccp](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-v0atfbnd.png)**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1695286615562.png)
3. Select the type of the new connector in the drop-down menu for **Connector type**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1782220146768.png)
4. **TIP:** If no suitable connectors can be found in the database, check that the connector type has been defined for the connector you selected. More information on defining connector types is provided in the chapter [Editing connectors](/kb/docs/logical-cross-section-2-1-1#editing-connectors).![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1782220153692.png)
5. Click **Split** to split the connector.

## Threads

The **Threads** list in the **Cross-section![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-gm8oya8l.png)**form displays information about fiber cable threads and related connections. The list is located at the bottom of the form and provides an overview of each thread and its properties.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1763985116311.png)

The columns in the **Threads** list includes the following:

| Column | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| **Database ID** |  |
| **Thread** | Indicates the selected thread on the list **(cannot be disabled)** |
| **Color** | Indicates the usage state of the thread with color |
| **Thread type** | Indicates the type of the thread |
| **Owner** | Indicates the owner of the thread |
| **Details** | Additional details on the cable thread |
| **Circuit** | The circuit that has been reserved for the thread |
| **Circuit Identifier 2** | The second identifier of the circuit **(column hidden by default)** |
| **Installation address** | The street name and number of the customer’s installation address |
| **Construction state** | The construction state of the thread **(column hidden by default)** |
| **Usage state** | Usage state of the thread **(column hidden by default)** |
| **Customer** | The name of the customer linked to the circuit |
| **From** | Indicates the starting point of the fiber connection |
| **To** | Indicates the destination point of the fiber connection |
| **Super circuit** | The identifier of the related super circuit |

### Functions of the Threads context menu

On **Threads**, click a thread from the grid using the right mouse button. The displayed context menu includes the following functions:

- Click **Route follower****![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**to open the **Route follower![https://stage.keycom.keypro.fi/static/keyrns_core/image/object_search.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-z7a168qb.png)**form with information on the telecom premises in question.
- Click the **Edit threads****![C:\Users\saju-1\Pictures\icons\text_list_bullets.png](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-zv3ioucg.png)**function, to add cable thread information, for example, their owners, usage state and right of use. The **Threads for cable** form also displays any circuit identifiers and customer information.
- Click **Expand all![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1764588943579.png)**to open all circuit drop-down menus on the grid.
- Click **Collapse** **all**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/image-1764589266700.png)to collapse all circuit drop-down menus on the grid.

The displayed context menu also includes the following function if the thread has circuit reservations:

- Click **Open c****ircuit**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)to open the circuit on the **Circuits**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)form.
- Click **Customers**![customers](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-rgexedh6.png)to open the customer information on **Customer**![customers](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keycom-object-forms-image-rgexedh6.png)form.

### Releasing a thread reservation

To start the release of a circuit reservation, select the reserved thread on the list and click **Release circuit reservation**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)in the tool bar at the bottom of the form. You can also activate this function by clicking a thread with the right mouse button (**Release Circuit Reservation![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-5kfi2lcl.png)**).

You will see the following question: **Are you sure you want to release the circuit´s reservation?** If you answer **Yes**, the reservations for the selected connector and connection will be removed from the circuit in question.

### Reserving a thread reservation

After you click **Reserve connection![add](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-1l9h9wxj.png)**from the **Circuit**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet--tykalut-image-i0p61ssw.png)form, select the thread on the **Threads** list using the left mouse button, and click **Reserve to circuit**![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-ptrl2w21.png)from the toolbar (the right mouse button can also be used for making the selection). After this, the thread in question will appear on the **Physical** **reservations** list on the **Circuit![](https://cdn.document360.io/672fb328-110d-4b2d-9d5f-f1e71883bb64/Images/Documentation/keynet-tools-image-1asw50rt.png)**form.