--- title: "Finish Scanning with NavVis CLX" slug: "finish-scanning-with-navvis-clx" description: "Explains how to finish a NavVis CLX scan, complete and save the dataset, review the end-of-scan steps, and prepare captured data for later processing." updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z published: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/finish-scanning-with-navvis-clx" --- > ## 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. # Finish Scanning with NavVis CLX This page explains how to finish a scan, download datasets. ## Finishing the dataset 1. Tap **Save** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-AJSWVL7I.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) from the screen. 2. Tap **Finish** to end the mapping session. ![Overview of dataset completion with ID, duration, and control points displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/953ef76a-724e-4374-8d9f-f4a4569db193.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 3. Confirm by tapping **Yes**. A preview of the dataset appears. The device finishes saving the dataset and the captured images, closes the **Scanning** screen, and returns to the **Home** screen. > [!NOTE] > Caution: > > Do not shut down the device until this step is complete. Otherwise, your data could become corrupted. ## Previewing datasets 1. From the **Home** screen, tap **Datasets**. ![NavVis CLX device with a highlighted button for new project creation.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/38fdcf6a-7a5e-48c4-ae0a-72e0fe7f8156.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 2. From the completed **Datasets** screen, select a dataset to preview. ![Dataset details including ID, area, duration, and control points for analysis.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/588ef70a-511b-4e24-a351-c852b32bf96a.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 3. Each saved dataset shows a 2D map preview, the size of the mapped area, the dataset ID, the scan start time, the scan duration, the number of captured panoramas, and the number of captured control points. ![Scan summary showing ID, duration, panoramas, and control points for processing.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/finish_scan.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 4. Tap the magnifying glass icon to open the Quality Map Review screen. - Tap the X to close the review screen. - Tap the plus or minus icons to zoom in and out. - As you zoom in, you can also pan and look around. ![A detailed layout of a building with highlighted pathways and structures for navigation.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/ddabfa52-7d27-456d-aa03-71f1f4a435b8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) ## Retrieving your datasets You can retrieve the datasets from the device in the following ways: ### Download the datasets from the microSD card 1. Remove the battery. ![A person inserts a black component into a device's compartment for operation.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/DSC00635.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 2. To remove the microSD card: 1. Push it gently and the spring mechanism will release the micoSD card. ![A hand is inserting a component into a device's compartment for assembly.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/DSC00628.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 2. Remove the microSD card fully from its slot. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/DSC00624.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 3. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter. ![A person holds two memory cards near a scanning device for data transfer.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/MicroSD_Adaptor.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) 4. Insert the adapter into your computer. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Sd_intoPC.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) To process the dataset, either upload it to [IVION Processing](https://knowledge.navvis.com/v1/docs/navvis-ivion-processing), or if you're using [NavVis Desktop Processing](https://knowledge.navvis.com/v1/docs/navvis-desktop-processing), transfer it to your processing machine and continue there. See [Previewing panoramas](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/clx-panoramas-management) for details. ## Turning off the device Press and hold the power button at the base to turn off the device. ![A hand points at a modern device with a camera and handle.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/turn_off.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-04T00%3A41%3A45Z&se=2026-11-04T01%3A41%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=sV1fvoZknkPN2eV1j3HL6nZrWi5%2FF3zGgMDMoQb8Iok%3D) ## Data processing with IVION Upload your dataset to IVION Processing to process it. For detailed data processing instructions using IVION, see [Processing Data](https://knowledge.navvis.com/v1/docs/processing-data).