---
title: "Creating and Deleting a POI"
slug: "creating-editing-and-deleting-pois"
description: "Learn how to create, edit, and delete Points of Interest (POIs) with language options and user permissions for effective site management."
tags: ["Edit Permissions", "Edit POI", "POI Permissions", "Point of Interest", "View Permissions"]
updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
published: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/creating-editing-and-deleting-pois"
---

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# Creating and Deleting a POI

## Create a POI

1. In the site, right-click where you want to add the POI and select **Create POI**.

# ![User interface showing options to create a point of interest in an office setting.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 11.02.24.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A57%3A34Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A57%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eDT8ViSoQhjR4QklMLbm0r9qklLB5g87jUI2gzLSNk4%3D)

The **Create POI** dialog opens with two tabs: **Basic** and **Advanced**. Use the expand icon in the top-right to enlarge the dialog.

### Basic tab

1. **Language:** select the language for the POI's name and description, and click **Add language** to add translations.
2. **Name:** enter the POI's name.
3. **Category:** select a category from the drop-down. (Each POI belongs to a category, and each category belongs to a group.)
4. **View configuration:** choose the view that is restored when someone opens the POI:
  - **Use current view** — saves the current location, angle, and zoom.
  - **Use closest panoramic image** — opens the nearest panorama.
5. **View** and **Edit:** select the user groups that can view and edit the POI. The defaults are **Everyone** (View) and **Admin** (Edit). You can create more groups to control who sees each POI — see [Managing user group permissions](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/managing-user-groups#groups-tab).
6. **Editor:** type the POI description. The editor supports formatting, links, tables, images, audio, and video.
7. Click **Add media (images, PDF, audio, video)** to attach further content.

![Interface for creating a point of interest with language and configuration options.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 11.03.23.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A57%3A34Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A57%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eDT8ViSoQhjR4QklMLbm0r9qklLB5g87jUI2gzLSNk4%3D)

### Advanced tab (optional)

- **Importance:** set the POI's importance (for example, Medium), which affects how prominently it appears.
- **Icon:** upload a custom icon. Supported sizes are 32×32, 64×64, 128×128, and 256×256 pixels.
- **Position:** the POI's x, y, and z coordinates (read-only).
- **Custom data:** add custom data to connect the POI with applications built on the IVION platform.
- **Visibility:** toggle the POI on or off.
- **Custom attributes:** add key–value pairs, then click **Add**.

![Form for creating a point of interest with position and visibility settings.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 11.03.35.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A57%3A34Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A57%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eDT8ViSoQhjR4QklMLbm0r9qklLB5g87jUI2gzLSNk4%3D)

1. Click **Save**.

## Delete a POI

1. Find the POI in the view, or use the topbar **Search** to search by name or description.
2. Open the POI's details panel and click **Edit** to open the **Edit POI** dialog.

![A fire extinguisher is visible in an indoor office setting with navigation options.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 11.04.53-2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A57%3A34Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A57%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eDT8ViSoQhjR4QklMLbm0r9qklLB5g87jUI2gzLSNk4%3D)

1. Click **Delete** at the bottom-left of the dialog.
2. Confirm the deletion.

![Editing a point of interest for a fire extinguisher in a user interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 11.05.57.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A57%3A34Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A57%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eDT8ViSoQhjR4QklMLbm0r9qklLB5g87jUI2gzLSNk4%3D)

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### FAQ

#### How do I create a POI?

Right-click where you want the POI, select **Create POI**, fill in the dialog, and click **Save**.

#### Can I add multiple languages to a POI?

Yes. On the Basic tab, select a language and click **Add language** to add translations of the name and description.

#### Can I set a custom icon or importance?

Yes. Both are on the Advanced tab, along with visibility, custom data, and custom attributes.

#### What permissions do I need to edit a POI?

You need to belong to a user group with edit access to that POI. Site administrators can always edit POIs.

#### How do I delete a POI?

Open the POI's details panel, click **Edit**, click **Delete**, and confirm.

#### What does the view configuration do?

The view you save is restored for other users when they open that POI.