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title: "Searching for POIs"
slug: "finding-points-of-interest-by-grouping-criteria"
updated: 2026-08-18T14:38:47Z
published: 2026-08-18T14:38:47Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/finding-points-of-interest-by-grouping-criteria"
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> ## 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.

# Searching for POIs

Find POIs by name or by category using the **Search** panel. In the topbar, click the **Search** icon to open it. Results are grouped under three tabs: **All**, **POIs**, and **Site entities** and update as you type.

![Search interface for a water treatment plant with visible equipment and layout.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 14.12.53.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A53%3A18Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A53%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=1UUcVHjhxV4fQHZRzkBOYEbgx0AKY%2FgCWj1DreeSn3g%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** To search across every site in your instance, click the location-pin icon in the search field and choose **All sites**.

## Search by partial name

You don't need a POI's exact name or code. In the topbar, click the **Search** icon, type part of the name or identifier, and select a suggestion from the results.

![Search interface displaying points of interest in water treatment facilities.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 14.11.32.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A53%3A18Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A53%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=1UUcVHjhxV4fQHZRzkBOYEbgx0AKY%2FgCWj1DreeSn3g%3D)

## Search by category

Filter POIs by category to narrow a large set down to one type, for example, "Fire Safety", "Machinery", or "Inspection Points".

### Prerequisites

- The POIs have been created. see [Creating a POI](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/creating-a-new-poi#enter-a-name).
- The POIs are assigned to the category you want to search for. see [setting a POI's category](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/edit-poi-menu-options#set-the-category).

### Procedure

1. In the topbar, click the **Search** icon and type the category name. All POIs in that category appear in the results. For example, typing "Meeting Room" lists every POI in that category.
2. Click a POI to go directly to it.

![Overview of the water treatment plant highlighting the P-102 Backup Feed location.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 14.14.08.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A53%3A18Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A53%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=1UUcVHjhxV4fQHZRzkBOYEbgx0AKY%2FgCWj1DreeSn3g%3D)
3. Click **Return** to go back to the full category list.
4. To share the category, click the share link, then:

![Interface showing P-102 Backup Feed details in a water treatment plant.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-07-30 at 14.15.24.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T07%3A53%3A18Z&se=2026-10-15T08%3A53%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=1UUcVHjhxV4fQHZRzkBOYEbgx0AKY%2FgCWj1DreeSn3g%3D)
  - Click the **Copy** icon to copy the share link.
  - Click the **Email** icon to open your email client with the share link.

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### FAQ

#### Where is the search field?

Click the **Search** icon in the topbar to open the Search panel.

#### Can I search without the exact POI name?

Yes. Type part of the name or identifier and select a suggestion from the results.

#### How do I see only one category of POIs?

Type the category name in the Search panel to list all POIs in that category.

#### Can I search across multiple sites?

Yes. Click the location-pin icon in the search field and choose **All sites**.