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title: "How to rename a dataset"
slug: "how-to-rename-a-dataset"
description: "Rename an existing dataset in NavVis IVION from Edit site / Site Structure by filtering to Datasets and clicking the pen icon. The Edit dataset screen also sets view and edit permissions and the Drone scan label."
tags: ["Dataset Naming", "Edit Dataset"]
updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
published: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/how-to-rename-a-dataset"
---

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# How to rename a dataset

Naming a dataset is typically done at the start when creating a new dataset with your device. You should assign a meaningful name to help identify your datasets and determine which dataset contains which area. Refer to [Tips for Dataset Naming Conventions](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/how-to-name-datasets)

Renaming an existing dataset in IVION is also possible by performing the following procedure:

1. Go to **Edit site**>**Site Structure**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-7920Y4WN.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T15%3A29%3A44Z&se=2026-11-15T16%3A29%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qrNjP3Lm5OAb91lGUNSSHaSo0ZAcnIWO7YOLCBnv%2FOY%3D)
2. Click the filter icon and select **Datasets** to only show datasets.
3. Click the pen icon to edit of the dataset. ![NavVisHQ initial scan details with date and time information displayed prominently.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1760534739367.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T15%3A29%3A44Z&se=2026-11-15T16%3A29%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qrNjP3Lm5OAb91lGUNSSHaSo0ZAcnIWO7YOLCBnv%2FOY%3D)
4. The Edit dataset screen is displayed. Here you can:
  - Rename the title of the dataset
  - Change the view and edit permissions of the dataset
  - Label the dataset as a **Drone scan.** ![Editing dataset settings for a drone scan titled HQ_00-00-01_Staircase.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/rename2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-15T15%3A29%3A44Z&se=2026-11-15T16%3A29%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=qrNjP3Lm5OAb91lGUNSSHaSo0ZAcnIWO7YOLCBnv%2FOY%3D)