The User Interface

  • Updated on Apr 8, 2025
  • Published on Sep 6, 2024
  • 2 minute(s) read
Prev Next

The User Interface (UI) is a touch screen that controls the features and functions of the device. From hereon in the User Guide we refer to it as the “screen”.

Home screen

The Home Screen displays the following:

  • Battery Status : The battery icon indicates the charge level of the battery (the battery indicator turns red when the battery capacity drops below 20%). When the battery is empty, a warning indicator (!) is displayed on the battery icon to indicate it needs to be replaced, refer here for charging information.

  • Flash Drive Status : The flash drive icon indicates how much storage space is used on the flash drive in percentage.

  • Help Button: Provides guidance on how to use NavVis MLX and get technical support, refer here for more information.

  • Settings Button : Tap here to adjust the system volume and camera settings, gain access to log information, and more, refer here for more information.

  • New Dataset : Tap here to create a new dataset, refer here for more information.

  • Datasets : Tap here to preview the datasets recorded datasets, refer here for more information.

Settings Screen

The Settings Screen enables you to change fundamental settings of the device.

The following settings are available from the Setting Screen:

  • Sound: Set the volume level of the system.

  • System: Update the software or force an IMU recalibration.

  • Update Credentials: Change the user name, reset the device credentials.

  • Advanced:

    • Window View: Run the application in full screen, maximized, or windowed mode.

    • Show Logs: Used for troubleshooting purposes, view the activities of the device. Refer here for more information on logs.

    • Exit Application: Exit the device’s system software.

Help Screen

The HelpScreen displays the following:

  • About this Device : Tap this icon to view information about the device:

    • System Software version.

    • Calibration version.

    • Calibration date.

    • Check for software updates.

  • Remote Support : Connect to NavVis Support.

  • Save Logs : Save the internal system logs that will help troubleshoot issues when working with NavVis Support.

Tutorial: View online tutorials from the NavVis Academy.

FAQ

What is the User Interface (UI) of the device?

The User Interface (UI) is a touch screen that controls the features and functions of the device.

What does the Home Screen display?

The Home Screen displays battery status, flash drive status, a help button, settings button, new dataset option, and recorded datasets.

How can I check the battery status?

The battery icon on the Home Screen indicates the charge level, turning red when below 20%, and shows a warning indicator when empty.

What settings can I adjust from the Settings Screen?

From the Settings Screen, you can adjust sound, update the system, change user credentials, and access advanced settings.

Is there a help option available on the device?

Yes, the Help Screen provides guidance on using the device, remote support, and access to online tutorials.

Can I create a new dataset from the Home Screen?

Yes, you can tap the 'New Dataset' option on the Home Screen to create a new dataset.

What information can I find in the 'About this Device' section?

You can find the system software version, calibration version, calibration date, and check for software updates.

Is it possible to save logs for troubleshooting?

Yes, you can save internal system logs that will help troubleshoot issues when working with NavVis Support.

Can I exit the application from the Settings Screen?

Yes, there is an option to exit the application from the advanced settings in the Settings Screen.

Related articles