---
title: "Editing Datasets and Site Entities"
slug: "editing-datasets-and-site-entities"
description: "Manage and rename datasets and site entities in NavVis IVION easily. Learn to edit access rights and publish site drafts effectively."
tags: ["Edit Permissions", "Site Management", "View Permissions", "Datasets Menu", "Site Entities", "Access Rights"]
updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
published: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/editing-datasets-and-site-entities"
---

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# Editing Datasets and Site Entities

The **Datasets** menu in IVION lists the Datasets and site entities in a Site. In the [draft version](/v1/docs/published-version-vs-draft-version) of the site, you can edit datasets and site entities from the **Datasets** menu.

## Renaming Datasets

1. Go to **Site Structure,** on the top left corner next to the NavVis logo.
2. Filter the list to show only **Datasets**.

![Navigation interface displaying datasets and site structure options in a digital environment.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/w1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
3. Place the cursor over the dataset you want to rename and click the pencil icon.

![Overview of NavVis HQ site structure with datasets and editing options displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/w2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
4. Enter a new name for the dataset under **Title**.

![Edit_dataset_dialog(2)](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1715333293940.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
5. Click **Save**.
6. **Publish** the site draft.

## Managing Access Rights for a Dataset

Perform the following procedure to change view or edit rights for a Dataset.

1. Go to **Site Structure,** on the top left corner, next to the NavVis logo.
2. Filter the list to show only **Datasets**.

![Navigation interface displaying datasets and site structure options in a digital environment.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/w1(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
3. Place the cursor over the dataset you want to manage and click the pencil icon.

![Overview of NavVis HQ site structure with datasets and editing options displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/w2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
4. Click the **View** drop-down menu to change view access rights.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1713363655916.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
5. Click the **Edit** drop-down menu to change the edit access rights.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1713363688395.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
6. Click **Save**.
7. **Publish** the site draft.

## Renaming Site Entities

1. Go to **Site Setup**​ > **Site Structure.**
2. Double click on the site entity you want to edit.

![Interior view of a modern office with a spiral staircase and seating area.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1715336352808(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
3. Click **Edit**.

![View of Floor 5 with navigation options and dimensions displayed on the screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1715336423123(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
4. Enter a new name for the site entity under **Name**.

![Rename_dataset2](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1706203406915.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A11%3A09Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A11%3A09Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F92jUZyMWyy0VT%2BWjp0iig8cMSXUA1rynDSskiHjS%2FE%3D)
5. Click **Save**.
6. **Publish** the site draft.

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### FAQ

#### How can I access the Datasets menu in IVION?

You can access the Datasets menu by navigating to Site setup > Datasets.

#### Can I edit datasets in the draft version of the site?

Yes, you can edit datasets and site entities in the draft version of the site.

#### What steps do I need to follow to rename a dataset?

To rename a dataset, go to Site setup > Datasets, filter the list to show only Datasets, hover over the dataset, click the pencil icon, enter a new name, click Save, and then publish the site draft.

#### Is it possible to manage access rights for a dataset?

Yes, you can manage view and edit access rights for a dataset by following specific steps in the Datasets menu.

#### How do I rename a site entity?

To rename a site entity, go to Site Setup > Datasets, double click on the site entity, click Edit, enter a new name, click Save, and then publish the site draft.

A dataset is a piece of a site, the result of a continuous recording with a NavVis mapping device or the result of an imported point cloud. Datasets can contain panoramic images and point clouds.

Site refers to a complex of one or more buildings displayed in a NavVis IVION instance. For example, the Munich Airport would be one site. An instance can contain multiple sites. Each site consists of one or more datasets.