--- title: "Searching in NavVis IVION" slug: "searching1" description: "Search for specific sites, Points of Interest, and custom data in NavVis IVION's Instance Dashboard with easy navigation and detailed results." updated: 2026-05-12T16:14:59Z published: 2026-05-12T16:14:59Z --- > ## 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 While in the **Instance Dashboard**you can use the search function for A specific site, information within sites, and information between sites (enterprise only). ## Searching in the Dashboard 1. At the top left, click the **Search Sites** icon (magnifying glass), or from the left side, click the **Sites** icon (globe). 2. You are taken to the map that displays your sites as location markers (blue pins). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1706270148021.png) 3. From the top left of the map, in the **Search Sites** field, start typing the site name that you want to find. If you type the exact site name, or there is only one site with that name, the map will automatically zoom in to that site location marker. > [!NOTE] > **Note**: If you mistype a site name, or it does not exist, a no result message will be displayed. 4. If a list of multiple sites is displayed, select the site you want from the list, or click the site location marker on the map to go to that site. > [!NOTE] > **Note:**Use your mouse pointer to navigate to a site on the map. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1706270218229.png) ## Searching in Explore Mode You can search in Explore Mode for the following information: - Point of Interest (POI) names in all languages where data is available. - POI descriptions in all languages where data is available. - Custom data added to POIs. - Site Model entity names (if site model search is enabled). - Custom attributes of site model entities (if site model search is enabled and only for logged-in site administrators). > [!NOTE] > **Note:**For newly created instances, the site model search is enabled by default. 1. From the site, click the **Search** field on the top left. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1777464565103.png) 2. Start typing a query to see results. A list of results appears as you type. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-9BYZQ1XY.png) 3. Press enter to open a sidebar with all search results. 4. Click a result to open the details panel for that POI or site model entity. 1. If you opened the details panel from the results sidebar, you can follow the link **Return to results** to go back. 2. From a POI details panel, you can open the details panels for the site model entities containing that POI. 3. From an entity details panel, you can open the details panels for its parent entities.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1777464980280.png) ## Sorting Site Entities in the Dataset Trees Efficiently navigate big sites by quickly jumping to the desired building. Site entities can be sorted alphanumerically by name in the dataset tree in all NavVis IVION tools (datasets list, site model, dataset alignment, etc). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching1-image-qy81ampe.png) ## Searching Across All Sites (Enterprise Only) You can search across all sites you have access to. You can search for the following information: - Point of Interest (POI) names in all languages where data is available. - POI descriptions in all languages where data is available. - Custom data added to POIs. - Site Model entity names (if site model search is enabled). - Custom attributes of site model entities (if site model search is enabled and only for logged-in site administrators). 1. From the site, click the location pin icon next to the search field in the top left corner. ![A sidewalk view with trees, buildings, and a directional sign for nearby businesses.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching2-image-zp5edzq2(1).png) 2. From the drop-down menu, select **All sites**. ![A street view showing a building, signage, and people walking along the sidewalk.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching2-image-f0fo8fad(1).png) 3. Start typing a query. A list of results appears as you type. 4. Press enter to open a sidebar with all search results or click **See all results across all sites**. 5. You can filter the results by POIs and site entities. ![A view of a building with directional signs and a pathway lined with greenery.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/add _crop.png) 6. If you click a result in the same site, the details panel opens for that POI or site entity. If you click a result in another site, the details panel and site open in a new tab. ## Searching for Site Model Entities Site model entities make up the site model of a site. They are volumes of 3D space that have a name and dimensions, and may have custom attributes. If the site model search was enabled from the configuration settings by your administrator, you can find any site model entity by typing its name into the search box. Click a search result to open the details panel for that site model entity. ![Overview of Floor 1 with points of interest including fire extinguisher and elevator.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching3-image-zu50o679(1).png) As with POIs, you can share or route to any site model entity from the details panel. Administrators can also add information by editing the site model entity. Site mode entities do not have descriptions, but their details panels contain the following information: - Points of Interest located within the entity - visible to anyone who can see the POIs. - Dimensions - visible to users with permission. - Custom Attributes - visible to users with permission. ## Searching for a Point of Interest (POI) Points of Interest, or POIs, are points in the 3D space of the site that have information attached to them. A POI name and content can be set for one or more languages. 1. Type a POI name in the search box in the top left corner to search the instance for that POI. The search box provides an auto-complete feature. Click a suggestion to see the POI details panel. ![A conveyor belt in a factory Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching4-image-cihqp8tl.gif) 2. A POI details panel also opens if you click on any of the POI icons visible on the map or in the panoramas. This panel displays the POI's icon, as well as its name and content in the language you are viewing the instance in. If that language is not available for the POI, it defaults to English. ![A fire extinguisher is located near a kitchen entrance with safety instructions.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/searching4-image-wjtk6w5i(1).png) --- ### FAQ #### How can I search for a specific site in NavVis IVION? You can search for a specific site by clicking the Search Sites icon or the Sites icon on the instance dashboard, then typing the site name in the Search Sites field. #### What happens if I mistype a site name during the search? If you mistype a site name or if it does not exist, a no result message will be displayed. #### Can I search for information within a site? Yes, you can search within a site for Points of Interest (POI) names, descriptions, custom data, and site model entity names. #### Is it possible to search across all sites in NavVis IVION? Yes, if you have an enterprise account, you can search across all sites you have access to. #### What types of information can I find when searching for Points of Interest (POIs)? You can find POI names, descriptions, and custom data added to POIs. #### Do site model entities have descriptions? No, site model entities do not have descriptions, but their details panels contain information such as dimensions and Points of Interest located within the entity. #### How do I access the details panel for a POI? You can access the details panel for a POI by typing its name in the search box or by clicking on the POI icons visible on the map. #### Can I sort site entities in the dataset trees? Yes, site entities can be sorted alphanumerically by name in the dataset tree. #### Is site model search enabled by default for newly created instances? Yes, for newly created instances, the site model search is enabled by default. 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. The (HTML) text describing what a point of interest stands for. Point Of Interest A site model is a three-dimensional model which clusters information by assigning meaningful names to clearly defined areas in the space of a site. With a site model, you can define and name the buildings, floors, rooms, or even more fine-grained spaces, of a site in NavVis IVION. Among other things, this information is used to create the floor changer and enrich POI search. The user interface panel which displays the POI description and buttons for sharing, editing, and routing. 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.