Main Menu Items

  • Updated on Oct 16, 2025
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After you log in, the interface changes depending on whether you have access to one Site or multiple sites.

If you have access to multiple sites, the default view is the NavVis IVION Instance Dashboard. From there you can see a list of the last visited sites, and those sites are displayed as blue pins on the map. Click a site and Explore mode will be displayed.

If you have access to one site, the default view is Explore mode. In this screen you can navigate around the site. You can also select a menu item on the left, or if you click the three bar icon in the search box you can see the names of the icons.

Menu items

The menu items are displayed in the side bar menu on the left of the screen. This is a static menu that is constantly displayed when you are in Explore mode. Depending on your access rights, you may not see all of the menu icons shown here.

  • Search bar: Search for rooms and POIs.

  • View: From the View menu you can select what is displayed by turning on and off toggles, refer to Settings View for more information.

  • Site Structure:  View the structure of buildings and scanned environments, refer to Site Structure for more information.

  • POI Types: View the different POI types in the site.

  • Share: Share and collaborate with colleagues and customers

  • Mark and Measure: Take measurements in a site.

  • Crop and Download: Crop parts of the site and download as point clouds or Orthophotos.

  • Model Management: Integrate BIM models and visualize them next to point clouds directly within NavVis IVION by importing IFC files.

  • Data Processing: Work with data sets in NavVis cloud processing.

  • Settings: Hide images and edit the site location.

  • Site setup: Admins can work in the background changing the site until they are ready to publish.

User interface displaying various tools and options for navigation and settings.

Click a menu item to view more options.

A modern interior with options for viewing panoramas and location markers.

If you have access to more than one site, go back to the Instance Dashboard by selecting Back to all sites from the top of the menu.

FAQ

What is the default view for users with access to multiple sites?

The default view is the NavVis IVION Instance Dashboard, where you can see a list of the last visited sites displayed as blue pins on the map.

In Explore mode, what can I do if I have access to only one site?

You can navigate around the site and select menu items from the left side of the screen.

What types of menu items can I find on the left side of the screen?

Menu items include Search bar, View, Site Structure, POI Types, Share, Mark and Measure, Crop and Download, Model Management, Data Processing, Settings, and Site setup.

Is it possible to share information with colleagues using the platform?

Yes, you can use the Share menu item to collaborate with colleagues and customers.

Can I take measurements within the site using the application?

Yes, you can use the Mark and Measure feature to take measurements in the site.

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