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title: "Control Point Capturing and Management"
slug: "clx-control-point-capturing-and-management"
description: "Explains how to capture, identify, and manage control points with NavVis CLX to support georeferencing, alignment, validation, and downstream spatial workflows."
updated: 2026-09-01T11:52:53Z
published: 2026-09-01T11:52:53Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/clx-control-point-capturing-and-management"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.navvis.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Control Point Capturing and Management

## Unfolding the control point pin

Unfold the **Control Point Pin** from the pole. Make sure it's fully extended. ![A person holds a device with a trigger mechanism, demonstrating its functionality.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/61cff667-346f-4208-bdfd-1eca18b0a1ad.png)

## Capturing a control point

When you add a control point, make sure the scanner has a clear field of view of the surroundings. While adding a control point, monitor the SLAM status bar at the top of the Scanning screen.

The best method of adding a control point is from the surface of the wall or floor, when the device is stable, with no movement, and the scanner has a good field of view.

| ![A person uses a 3D scanner to measure a wall with a blue marker.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/70ac5b1c-893f-4715-b08b-4d4960e7227c.png) |
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| ![A person uses a pen-like device on a wall sticker for measurement.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/c0df406e-c1c0-4b1e-9a69-4fd5306eddce.png) |

In the example below, the corner of the device touches the floor for stability, along with the Control Point Pin (two points of contact). This works best in a corridor with few features, since it gives the scanner a free field of view to the beginning and end of the corridor. Take care not to block the scanner, make sure there's a good field of view for the scanner.

| ![A person uses a scanning device on a marked spot on the floor.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/87307c63-a519-4743-94ee-7f8238b5ff31.png) |
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| ![A person uses a tool to mark a spot on the floor with a label.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/85b62bc0-ff18-4485-b423-364fa94dd3dc.png) |

Take care that the Control Point Pin doesn't slip as you capture the control point.

![A person is using a tool to avoid placing an item on the floor.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/DSC00772_No.png)

Once the device is in a position that gives the best accuracy and stability, you're ready to add the control point.

## Capturing a control point on the device UI

1. Tap the Control Point icon. ![A digital representation of a corridor with highlighted navigation elements on the side.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/18f801b5-805b-4117-bb80-d6cc7a2c4179.png)
2. Enter the Control Point ID of the Control Point sticker. ![Input field for adding control points with recorded points section below.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/f0728b9e-0c24-43d0-83c7-cbb10cfd52e2.png)
3. Tap **Next**. ![User interface for adding control points with a keyboard and next button highlighted.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/070f353c-1179-4435-a80b-e399e7a86a1f.png)
4. Press the trigger button on the handle to add the location.
5. The screen confirms the control point is added, and the device makes a camera shutter sound.
6. Fold away the **Control Point Pin** after you capture the control point.

> [!NOTE]
> Caution
> 
> Make sure the Control Point Pin is folded back to the closed position to prevent damage or harm to yourself or others.

1. Tap **Continue** to keep scanning. ![Control point ABC001 saved successfully; two more points needed for dataset alignment.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/9bb655c5-5da6-4927-8cf6-f6f79edab092.png)

## Managing control points

1. Tap the Control Point icon and scroll down to the list of control points in the current dataset.
2. Tap the control point you want to manage. ![List of control points with timestamps displayed on a mobile interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/9abf06f8-1a22-4315-ba13-db429d291369(1).png)
3. From here, you can delete the control point or edit the control point ID. ![List of control points with timestamps and options to edit or delete entries.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/d78f0484-798e-4415-b534-9bdcdcc3f8f8.png)