---
title: "Routing"
slug: "routing"
description: "Route to POIs or custom locations easily by selecting start points on the map, and receive detailed navigation instructions for your journey."
tags: ["Custom Location", "Routing Instructions"]
updated: 2026-09-29T13:25:32Z
published: 2026-09-29T13:25:32Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/routing"
---

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# Routing

Use routing to find your way between locations in a site. IVION offers three ways to route: to a POI or Site Model entity, to a custom location, or between any two points.

## Routing to a POI or Site Model entity

1. In the topbar, click the **Search** icon and search for the POI or Site Model entity in the **Search** panel.
2. Select the entity from the results to open its details panel, then click **Route**.

![View of a hallway with a highlighted fire extinguisher and navigation options.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-08-14 at 10.36.05.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T08%3A03%3A04Z&se=2026-10-14T09%3A03%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F8NxkN6AtH%2FMnkS9DQ4L44n1YxkUtqYP9aqaG%2B%2BQWsQ%3D)

3. Choose the start location for the route: click **Route from last position**, select another POI or Site Model entity, or click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map.

## Routing to a custom location

1. Long-press (or long-click) anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map to create a custom location.
2. The details panel for the custom location opens.
3. Click **Route**.
4. Choose the start location for the route: click **Route from last position**, select a POI or Site Model entity, or click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map.

![Routing interface showing start point and fire extinguisher location in a hallway.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-08-14 at 10.37.51.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T08%3A03%3A04Z&se=2026-10-14T09%3A03%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F8NxkN6AtH%2FMnkS9DQ4L44n1YxkUtqYP9aqaG%2B%2BQWsQ%3D)

## Routing between two points

1. Right-click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map.
2. Select **Route from here** or **Route to here**.

![View of a hallway with a fire extinguisher and navigation options displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-08-14 at 10.38.38.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T08%3A03%3A04Z&se=2026-10-14T09%3A03%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F8NxkN6AtH%2FMnkS9DQ4L44n1YxkUtqYP9aqaG%2B%2BQWsQ%3D)

1. Choose a start location: click **Route from last position**, select a POI or Site Model entity, or click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map.
2. Choose a destination: select a POI or Site Model entity, or click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map.
3. A panel displays navigation instructions to the destination. Arrows in the 3D view show the route to take.

![Routing map showing path to Fire Extinguisher - 237 from starting point.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2026-08-14 at 10.42.05.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-14T08%3A03%3A04Z&se=2026-10-14T09%3A03%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F8NxkN6AtH%2FMnkS9DQ4L44n1YxkUtqYP9aqaG%2B%2BQWsQ%3D)

1. Click any navigation step in the panel to jump to that step in the 3D view.

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### FAQ

#### How do I route to a POI or Site Model entity?

In the topbar, click the **Search** icon and find the entity, open its details panel, and click **Route**. Then choose your start location.

#### Can I create a custom location for routing?

Yes. Long-press anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map to create a custom location.

#### What steps do I follow to route between any two points?

Right-click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map, select **Route from here** or **Route to here**, and then choose your start and destination locations.

#### Will I receive navigation instructions after routing?

Yes. A panel displays navigation instructions to your destination.

#### Can I view specific navigation steps in the 3D view?

Yes. Click any navigation step in the panel to jump to that step in the 3D view.

#### How do I create a route in IVION?

IVION supports three routing methods: (1) Route to a POI or Site Model entity — click the **Search** icon in the topbar to find the item, open its details panel, and click **Route**; (2) Route to a custom location — long-press anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map to create a custom location, then click **Route**; (3) Route between any two points — right-click anywhere in the 3D view or 2D map and select **Route from here** or **Route to here**. After routing, a navigation panel displays step-by-step instructions, with arrows in the 3D view showing the route.