About
The Key Wizard is a specialized software suite designed exclusively for locksmiths and security professionals who need to create, manage, and track master key systems. Developed in 1995 by a working master locksmith, it brings decades of real-world locksmithing experience into an easy-to-use graphical interface. The flagship product, Key Trax, allows users to build standard master key systems and track every pinning pattern issued as a key or lock configuration. Its color-coded visual layout makes it easy to understand relationships between sub-masters, pre-masters, and top-level master keys — with accessibility features for color-blind users. Key Trax can manage up to 15,000 separate systems and is priced at $79.95. Key Trax II expands on the core product with enterprise-grade features: individual hardware piece tracking, alteration history, property mapping from bitmap files, and multi-user networking with role-based access controls. Large organizations such as airlines use Key Trax II to manage keying across distributed offices and properties. The networking feature allows the locksmith full system access while restricting HR or security staff to key-holder information only. Both products are aimed at professional locksmiths, facility managers, and security directors responsible for managing physical access across hotels, casinos, industrial campuses, airlines, and large commercial properties.
Key Features
- Color-Coded Pinning Charts: Visual master key layout uses color coding to show relationships between pinning patterns, sub-masters, and pre-masters — with color-blind-friendly design.
- Key & Door Tracking: Track every key issued to every individual and every door in the system from integrated process pages, streamlining data entry.
- Manage Up to 15,000 Systems: Key Trax keeps up to 15,000 distinct master key systems organized and separate within a single installation.
- Enterprise Networking (Key Trax II): Key Trax II supports multi-computer file sharing with role-based access, allowing locksmiths full control while limiting HR and security to relevant data only.
- Property Mapping (Key Trax II): Create visual maps from bitmap files to pinpoint the exact location of every lock on a property, no matter the size or number of buildings.
Use Cases
- A locksmith at a large hotel creates and manages a multi-tier master key system, tracking which keys are issued to each employee and which doors they access.
- An industrial facility uses Key Trax II to map every lock across a sprawling campus, instantly viewing hardware location and alteration history.
- An airline leverages Key Trax II networking to allow regional security teams to manage office keying while the master locksmith retains full system control.
- A locksmith business tracks up to 15,000 client master key systems separately, generating pinning charts for each project on demand.
- HR and security departments at a large property access Key Trax II to view key-holder assignments without seeing sensitive pin configuration data.
Pros
- Built by a Working Locksmith: Designed from firsthand experience in a large hotel-casino, ensuring the workflow matches real-world locksmithing needs.
- Scales from Small to Enterprise: Key Trax handles small shops while Key Trax II serves airlines, large campuses, and multi-property operations with networking and mapping.
- Role-Based Access Control: Key Trax II allows organizations to grant HR and security teams limited, read-only views without exposing sensitive pinning data.
- Affordable Entry Price: Key Trax is available for a one-time fee of $79.95, making professional master key management accessible for independent locksmiths.
Cons
- Windows Desktop Only: The software appears to be a traditional desktop application with no web or mobile access, limiting remote use.
- Niche Audience: Exclusively designed for locksmiths and physical security professionals — not useful outside that specialized domain.
- Dated User Interface: As software originating in 1995, the interface may feel outdated compared to modern cloud-based facility management tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Key Trax and Key Trax II?
Key Trax is the standard version for creating and tracking master key systems, priced at $79.95. Key Trax II includes all Key Trax features plus individual hardware tracking, property mapping, and multi-user networking for enterprise and industrial environments.
How many master key systems can Key Trax manage?
Key Trax can keep up to 15,000 separate and distinct master key systems organized within a single installation.
Can multiple users access Key Trax II simultaneously?
Yes. Key Trax II supports networking so multiple computers on a property can access the same file set, with varying levels of access for different staff roles.
Is The Key Wizard suitable for large properties like hotels or airports?
Absolutely. Key Trax II was originally developed for a large hotel-casino and is used by airlines and other large organizations to manage keying across distributed locations.
Does the software accommodate color-blind users?
Yes. The developer worked closely with color-blind locksmiths during design to ensure the color-coded pinning charts remain clearly distinguishable for users with color vision deficiencies.
