How to perform a total POI backup

Introduction

Purpose

To perform a total backup of Points of Interest (POIs) in NavVis IVION, follow these steps:

1. Open the POI Types Menu:

• Navigate to the POI Types menu in your site.

2. Expand the Import/Export POIs Panel:

• Expand the Import/Export POIs panel at the bottom of the menu.

3. Export POIs:

• Click Export POIs to open the export options.

4. Choose a Coordinate System:

• Select a coordinate system for the export. You can choose from:

  • Site coordinate system: Exports POIs in the coordinate system previously chosen for the site.

  • Spatial reference system: Exports POIs in another spatial reference system.

  • Dataset: Exports POIs in the coordinate system of a specific dataset.

  • Other (.csv format only).

5. Select File Format:

• Choose either .json or .csv file formats. For a complete backup, it is recommended to use the .json format as it includes all information.

6. Select Delimiter and Number Format (for .csv):

• If exporting in .csv format, select the correct Delimiter and Number format.

7. Include Attachments:

• Select Include attachments to create a .zip file with file attachments. This is useful for migrations and backing up data.

8. Export and Save:

• Click Export POIs and save the file to your hard drive.

This process will give you a complete backup of all POIs, including their types and type groups, in their hierarchical structure.