--- title: "Searching for POIs" slug: "searching-for-pois" description: "The text search in NavVis IVION Go will look for the search term in both title and description text of Points of Interest (POIs)" updated: 2026-03-30T16:07:01Z published: 2026-03-30T16:07:01Z canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/searching-for-pois" --- > ## 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. # Searching for POIs Use the Point of Interest (POI) text search to look for POIs in any Site. You can search for POIs by entering any part of a name or identifier, without needing to type the full name. To start the POI Search, tap anywhere in the search bar at the bottom of the screen. > [!NOTE] > **Note:**If a POI is already selected or the POI creation form is open, deselect those first. The POI Search list view will open. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching-for-pois-image-uhp5axax.png) ## POI Search List View If this is the first search within the site, the search result list will be empty. If not, the search result list will show previously selected POIs. Potential results will be shown below the search bar while you type. The search term is highlighted in the result. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching-for-pois-image-mlxta5f7.png) The text search will look for the search term in the title and description text. A tap on the search result will bring you to the Search Result Map view. - Tap on the blue **Back**arrow to clear the search field and return to the previous view. - Tap on the **x** in the search bar to clear the search field. ## The Search Result Map View Tapping on any result in the Search Result List View will bring you to the Search Result Map View. This View will show the map and POIs that match your search term. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching-for-pois-image-89ftcss6.png) In this view, you can: - Display POI forms and POI Detail Views. - Share and Edit POIs that are visible. - Switch between Map view and Panorama view. To return to the Search Result List View: - Tap on the **back**button at the top. - Tap into the search bar at the top. - Swipe up the search result view at the bottom. To leave the Search Result Map view, tap the **x** at the top right corner of the search bar. > [!NOTE] > **Note:**Currently, the POI search cannot: > > - Find SiteModel entities > - Search across more than one site. > - Search for content inside attached documents or iframe containers. > [!NOTE] > **Note:**It is not possible to create POIs from the Search Result Map View. --- ### FAQ #### How do I start a Point of Interest (POI) search? To start a POI search, tap anywhere in the search bar at the bottom of the screen. #### What should I do if a POI is already selected? If a POI is already selected or the POI creation form is open, you need to deselect those before starting a new search. #### Can I search for content inside attached documents or iframe containers? No, the POI search cannot search for content inside attached documents or iframe containers. #### Is it possible to create POIs from the Search Result Map View? No, it is not possible to create POIs from the Search Result Map View. #### What can I do in the Search Result Map View? In the Search Result Map View, you can display POI forms and detail views, share and edit visible POIs, and switch between Map view and Panorama view. #### How can I return to the Search Result List View? You can return to the Search Result List View by tapping the back button at the top, tapping into the search bar at the top, or swiping up the search result view at the bottom. #### Will the search results highlight my search term? Yes, the search term will be highlighted in the results. A point of interest is a marker placed in NavVis IVION that refers to objects or areas (e.g., cafeteria, coffee machine). POIs can store detailed information about the building features or locations they stand for. POIs appear in NavVis IVION as interactive icons that provide more information when users click on them. Point Of Interest 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. In the map view, you can see the 2D maps of the site and where the site is located on a world map. By default, the map view is displayed in the mini view, which is the small window in the bottom right corner of the NavVis IVION interface. Clicking on the two small arrows on the bottom right corner of the screen switches between panorama view and map view. In the panorama view, you can explore your data in a seamless experience. In this view, you can see both panoramic images and point clouds. By default, the main view of the NavVis IVION interface shows the panorama view.