A connection tool to extract information from an electronic document source, for instance an XML source, such as an electronic marketplace, and convert it to a compatible format before providing it to an analytical application, such as a data warehouse system. The disabling of the TIR is accomplished by putting another optical element in contact with the surface and then diffusing or changing the direction of the light. The insulating layer has a plurality of through holes. The outer member receives the inner member and defines a pocket for receiving a thumb of the hand. The optical fibers are retained on the storage tray as a plurality of unconstrained loops.