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title: "Tips for Dataset Naming"
slug: "how-to-name-datasets"
description: "Assign meaningful names to datasets using custom inputs or the Naming Assistant. Follow NavVis naming conventions for clarity and post-processing efficiency"
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updated: 2025-04-08T09:11:44Z
published: 2025-04-08T09:11:44Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/how-to-name-datasets"
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# Tips for Dataset Naming

To help you identify your Datasets, assign meaningful names, and determine which dataset contains which area. The names that you assign now are then used when processing the data in NavVis IVION. From the home screen, tap **New dataset** to start a new dataset.

When naming a dataset, you can either:

- Enter a custom name into the **Custom name**field.
- Tap **Naming assistant** to easily enter a dataset name generated by the device.

**Note:**If you input an invalid character in the Site_name field, a message will display to notify you.

Enter the Site name, floor, room and try (number of attempts for this scan), and an optional note.

### Naming Conventions

Consistent naming makes it easier to manage and post-process datasets. We recommend the following naming convention:

- "Company_Building_Floor.Room.DatasetNumber" Example: TUM_Reaktorhalle_01.03
- In case a part of a site needs to be re-mapped, add a sequential number for each attempt to the end of the dataset name. Example: TUM_Reaktorhalle_1.03_1

**Note:**It is recommended that the dataset name is unique. The dataset is always uniquely identified by the date and time of its creation. However, we recommend following the NavVis dataset naming convention:

| **Part of dataset name** | **Explanation** |
| --- | --- |
| Company | Name of the company/institution that owns or uses the building |
| Building | Building type or name |
| Floor | Floor number (two digits) |
| Room | Room number (two digits) |
| Dataset number | Number assigned to the dataset on the respective floor. Start at 01 (two digits) |
| Try number | Number of attempts. Start at 01 (two digits) |

### Valid Dataset Characters

The following shows valid characters for a dataset name.

| **Character** | **Definition** |
| --- | --- |
| A-Z | Capital letter A to Z |
| a-z | Lowercase letter a to z |
| 0-9 | Numbers 0 to 9 |
| - | Minus sign |
| + | Plus sign |
| _ | Underscore |
|  | Space |
| . | Period |
| ' | Apostrophe |
| () | Round brackets |
| , | Comma |

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### FAQ

#### How do I start a new dataset in NavVis IVION?

From the home screen, tap 'New dataset' to start a new dataset.

#### Can I customize the name of my dataset?

Yes, you can enter a custom name into the 'Custom name' field or use the 'Naming assistant' for a generated name.

#### What should I do if I enter an invalid character in the Site_name field?

A message will display to notify you if you input an invalid character.

#### What is the recommended naming convention for datasets?

The recommended naming convention is 'Company_Building_Floor.Room.DatasetNumber', for example, TUM_Reaktorhalle_01.03.

#### What characters are valid for a dataset name?

Valid characters include A-Z, a-z, 0-9, minus sign (-), plus sign (+), underscore (_), space, period (.), apostrophe ('), round brackets (), and comma (,).