---
title: "Tips on Naming Datasets"
slug: "naming-datasets-1"
description: "Learn how to create and manage datasets in NavVis IVION with effective naming conventions and valid character guidelines for optimal organization."
tags: ["Dataset Naming", "Naming Conventions", "NavVis IVION"]
updated: 2025-10-24T12:34:13Z
published: 2025-10-24T12:34:13Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Tips on Naming Datasets

To help you identify your Datasets, assign meaningful names, and determine which dataset contains which area. NavVis IVION uses the dataset names as labels in the datasets list. From the main screen, tap **New dataset** to start a new dataset.

![naming](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1706527438240.png)

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]
> **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]
> **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?

To start a new dataset, tap 'New dataset' from the main screen.

#### 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 naming a dataset?

Valid characters include A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -, +, _, space, ., ', (), and ,.

A dataset is a piece of a site, the result of a continuous recording with a NavVis mapping device or the result of an imported point cloud. Datasets can contain panoramic images and point clouds.

Site refers to a complex of one or more buildings displayed in a NavVis IVION instance. For example, the Munich Airport would be one site. An instance can contain multiple sites. Each site consists of one or more datasets.