--- title: "Quick Reference Guide: Setting Up a Site" slug: "setting-up-a-site-quick-reference-guide" description: "Learn the essential steps for site creation and data processing in IVION. From uploading data to managing datasets, streamline your project effectively." tags: ["Dataset Management", "Point Cloud", "Site Creation", "Site Model", "start up with IVION"] updated: 2026-06-03T11:53:03Z published: 2026-06-03T11:53:03Z --- > ## 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. # Quick Reference Guide: Setting Up a Site 1. **Create a Site** In the site, you will process and host the data of your project. Ensure you select a point on the map that is close to the real-world location of your scan. If you used measured control points in a spatial reference system, make sure to select the correct EPSG (European Petroleum Survey Group) code for the site coordinate system. For more details, see [Adding a Site](/v1/docs/adding-a-site). 1. **Upload Data to Processing** Upload the data to "[Upload Unprocessed Data](/v1/docs/uploading-data)" via drag and drop. You can find the raw data in the dataset_rec folder on your USB stick. Each of the files there is named after the date and time of the individual dataset. Ensure you have a stable internet connection and do not turn off your device while uploading. 1. **Create a Processing Task** Once the data is uploaded, you can create a [Processing Task](/v1/docs/processing-tasks-1). Here, you can select different [settings](/v1/docs/point-cloud-and-panorama-settings-1)for your processing task, such as: - Point cloud resolution - Processing mode - Cutting the timeframe - People blurring (costs extra units) If applicable, you will also be able to upload the **.CSV**Comma-Separated Values file of your surveyed control points. For details, see [Control Point File Requirements and Formats](/v1/docs/clone-control-point-file-requirements-and-formats) and[IVION Processing Checks of the Control Point File](/v1/docs/ivion-processing-checks-of-the-control-point-file). Once you have made your settings, you will receive an estimation of the units the task will consume and the time it will take. After the task starts, you do not need to keep your device running; it is advisable to set up an email notification for the completion of processing tasks. 1. **Access the Processed Data** After the data has been processed, you have different options: - [Download the processed data:](/v1/docs/downloading-processed-data) Choose between downloading the point cloud data and other resources. - [Download Quality Report](/v1/docs/downloading-processed-data#quality-report): Especially useful if you used surveyed control points. - [Add data to Dataset Management](/v1/docs/adding-processed-data-to-dataset-management): Upload the data to Dataset Management to host and share your project in the IVION Cloud. 1. **Enter Site Setup and Dataset Management** By entering [Site Setup](/v1/docs/dataset-management-1#navigating-to-dataset-management), you also enter Draft Mode. This means all changes made here only become visible in the project after publishing the draft. Learn more about [Published Version vs. Draft Version](/v1/docs/published-version-vs-draft-version). 1. **Create an Alignment Bundle** Once you have added the data from Processed Data to Dataset Management, it will be visible there. Before working with the datasets, you should add them to an [Alignment Bundle](/v1/docs/dataset-management-1#creating-an-alignment-bundle). 1. **Access Dataset Alignment** If you have used surveyed control points for your scan, you can skip this step or use it only for visual QA (Quality Assurance). Datasets with surveyed control points should not be moved because they will lose their coordinate information. If surveyed control points were not used, you need to align the datasets manually: - Familiarize yourself with the [view configuration menu](/v1/docs/aligning-datasets#the-view-configuration-menu) and snipping tools to make slices — these are essential for good alignment. - Set the point cloud view to [single color](/v1/docs/setting-point-cloud-options#perspective-preset-options). - Align one dataset as the [reference dataset](/v1/docs/aligning-datasets#selecting-a-reference-dataset)by unlocking it and clicking the star symbol. Move it to the rough correct location, then lock it. - Horizontally align other datasets to the reference dataset from the [Top View](/v1/docs/aligning-datasets#aligning-datasets-on-the-same-floor). - Vertically align from a [Side View](/v1/docs/aligning-datasets#aligning-the-datasets-to-the-ground-floor). Press Shift while moving vertically to prevent horizontal movement. - Finally, run [Automatic Alignment:](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/aligning-datasets?highlight=run%20automatic%20alignment) the system will find the best fit based on your manual alignment. 1. **Apply Hide Overlap** By applying [Hide Overlap](https://knowledge.navvis.com/docs/hiding-overlap?highlight=apply%20hide%20overlap), the overlapping areas between two datasets will be reduced to the more accurate dataset in each area. This helps to avoid double lines and duplicate data. 1. **Clean the Point Cloud** Use the [Point Cloud Cleanup](/v1/docs/point-cloud-cleanup) tool to remove unwanted reflections, spray points, or areas you wish to cut out of your data. 1. **Configure a Site Model** To navigate through your site in IVION easily and to create 2D maps, you must first create a [Site Model](/v1/docs/creating-a-site-model#creating-a-site-manually). The steps include: - Create a building (Top View): Draw a boundary for the building. See [Defining a Building Site](/v1/docs/creating-a-site-model#defining-a-building-site). - Create floors: Add a floor for each story of the building. Ensure the lower boundary of the floor is beneath the actual floor in the point cloud data. This is crucial for 2D map generation — see[Defining a Floor](/v1/docs/creating-a-site-model#defining-a-floor). 1. **Create 2D Maps** After configuring and saving your Site Model, return to Dataset Management and [create the 2D maps](/v1/docs/generating-maps) for your project. 1. **Publish the Changes** To make your changes visible in your project, [publish your draft](/v1/docs/publishing-a-draft). --- ### FAQ #### What should I consider when selecting a location for my site on the map? You should choose a location that is close to the real-world area of your scan and ensure the correct EPSG code is selected if using measured control points. #### What types of settings can I adjust when creating a Processing Task? You can adjust settings such as point cloud resolution, processing mode, timeframe cutting, and whether to apply people blurring. #### Is it necessary to keep my device on during the processing task? No, once the task starts, you do not need to keep your device running, but it's advisable to set up email notifications for task completion. #### What is the purpose of the Hide Overlap feature? The Hide Overlap feature reduces overlapping areas between datasets, ensuring that the more accurate dataset is prioritized in those regions. #### How do I create a Site Model for my project? To create a Site Model, you need to draw a boundary for the building and add floors for each story, ensuring the lower boundary is correctly positioned in the point cloud data. #### **I ust finished scanning, how can i view my dataset in NavVis IVION?** Use the information shown in the this article to create a site and align datasets and create a site model. It’s a **simple file format** used to store and exchange **tabular data** — like spreadsheets or databases — in plain text. Here’s a quick breakdown: - Each **line** in a CSV file represents a **row** of data. - Each **value** (or column) in that row is separated by a **comma** (`,`). - The file usually has the **.csv** extension.