--- title: "Checking the NavVis IVION Instance Storage" slug: "navvis-ivion-instance-storage" description: "Manage your NavVis IVION instance storage and panorama count effectively. Learn how to check, upgrade, or unload datasets to optimize your storage." tags: ["Instance Management"] updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z published: 2026-09-29T13:25:31Z canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/navvis-ivion-instance-storage" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.navvis.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # IVION Instance Storage NavVis IVION Instance storage includes all NavVis Datasets, Bundles, or Point clouds uploaded to Dataset Management. Instance storage is different from the [IVION Processing Storage](/v1/docs/managing-cloud-storage-1). See [Instance Storage vs. Cloud Storage](/v1/docs/what-is-the-difference-between-ivion-core-and-ivion-processing-storage-1) for more information. ## Check the Instance Storage You can check the instance storage under **Dataset Management** or **Subscription** in IVION. ### Dataset Management 1. Go to **Edit Site** > **Dataset Management**. 2. View the Instance Storage and Panorama Count at the top of the page. ![Dataset management interface showing instance storage and panorama usage statistics.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-08-18 at 17.47.55.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T07%3A25%3A05Z&se=2026-10-14T08%3A25%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WFja7FDl1Ky9QsbLZ5SX1RBv0MagtvaQSGrlpnofsw4%3D) ### Subscription 1. From the instance dashboard, click the **Instance menu** in the top left corner. 2. Go to **Instance Settings** > **Subscription.** 3. View the total Instance Storage and Panorama Count, as well as the Instance Storage and Panorama Count for each Site. ![SubscriptionPage](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/SubscriptionPage.PNG?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T07%3A25%3A05Z&se=2026-10-14T08%3A25%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WFja7FDl1Ky9QsbLZ5SX1RBv0MagtvaQSGrlpnofsw4%3D) ## Instance running low on storage capacity? ### Instance storage You have two options if you are running low on instance storage: - Purchase a [IVION upgrade](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/user-guide#upgrading-your-navvis-ivion-instance-or-navvis-ivion-processing). - Archive and then delete unnecessary bundles or datasets following these steps. 1. [Download the alignment bundle](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/dataset-management-1#downloading-an-alignment-bundle) and save it outside of IVION. 2. [Delete the alignment bundle](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/dataset-management-1#deleting-an-alignment-bundle-or-dataset-without-a-bundle) to remove it from the instance storage and panorama count, or [delete only the unnecessary datasets](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/dataset-management-1#deleting-datasets-from-the-database). > [!NOTE] > **Note:** Make sure to publish the changes after making changes. ### Panorama storage If you are running low on panorama storage, you can unload datasets or bundles. This will remove the datasets or bundles from the database, but keep them in the site. Unloading datasets or bundles does not remove them from instance storage, but removes the panoramas from the panorama count. Follow these steps to unload datasets or bundles. 1. Go to **Site setup** > **Dataset management** 2. Click the - Unload button next to a dataset or bundle to unload it. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1760960611325.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T07%3A25%3A05Z&se=2026-10-14T08%3A25%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WFja7FDl1Ky9QsbLZ5SX1RBv0MagtvaQSGrlpnofsw4%3D) > Note: In IVION, panorama images cannot be permanently deleted directly. When you find unwanted panorama images in the Panorama view, you can right-click and select [Hide current location](/v1/docs/hiding-images). --- ### FAQ #### What is included in IVION Instance storage? IVION Instance storage includes all NavVis Datasets, Bundles, or Point clouds uploaded to Dataset Management. #### How can I check my Instance storage in IVION? You can check the Instance storage under Dataset Management or Subscription in IVION. #### What steps do I follow to view Instance storage in Dataset Management? Go to Site Setup > Dataset Management and view the Instance Storage and Panorama Count at the top of the page. #### What should I do if my Instance storage is running low? You can either purchase a IVION upgrade or archive and delete unnecessary bundles or datasets. #### Can I unload datasets or bundles to manage panorama storage? Yes, unloading datasets or bundles will remove them from the panorama count but keep them in the site. A NavVis IVION instance is a copy of the NavVis IVION software running on a hosting server. An instance has a database which contains the associated datasets, users, and more. That data is accessible via the instance URL. 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. Bundles, specifically referred to as Alignment Bundles in NavVis IVION, are collections of related datasets that have been grouped together after being aligned. The primary purpose of creating an alignment bundle is to save the relative locations of these datasets to each other, enabling coordinated management and use within the system A Point Cloud is as a collection of data points in space that typically represent the external surface of an object or environment. Point clouds are used in various applications, including 3D scanning and mapping, and can be visualized and manipulated using Navvis IVION. You can perform actions such as panning, orbiting, cleaning up noise, cropping, and downloading data in formats like .e57 or .ply. The resolution of point clouds processed with NavVis Software achieves a minimum detail of 5mm, indicating the precision of the spatial data points.