--- title: "Sharing in NavVis IVION" slug: "sharing" description: "Share URLs, locations, entities, and measurements easily with peers. Learn how to use the Share option for effective collaboration and communication." updated: 2026-05-12T16:19:23Z published: 2026-05-12T16:19:23Z canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/sharing" --- > ## 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. # Sharing Sharing with collaborators and peers can be done within NavVis IVION and also outside of the NavVis IVION environment if the site is marked as a public site, refer to [Make Content Public](/v1/docs/make-content-public). Use the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image(184).png) **Share**option in the main menu to send details of your site to peers and collaborators. You can share URLs to locations, Point of Interest (POI), Site Model entities, and measurements. 1. In a site, from the left menu, click ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image(185).png)**Share**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-8U6JKNQP.png) 2. When sharing a URL, you have two options: - Click the **Copy to clipboard** icon next to the Web address to copy the URL and share it directly. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-N1PNMUZF.png) - Click the email icon next to the Web address to start writing a new email with the URL copied in the message body. This only works if you have a default email program configured on your computer. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-CWOF0SE8.png) ## Sharing a POI From a POI details panel, you can share a link to a POI. When someone opens the shared link, the Panorama view moves to a location and orientation where the POI is visible, and they will also see its details panel. You can verify what that will look like: your own view moves to that same place when you click the **Share** button on the details panel. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-CCOJKNMB.png) ## Sharing a Site Model Entity From the details panel of a site model entity, you can share a link to that building, floor, or room, by clicking on the **Share** button. When someone opens the shared link, their Panorama view moves to the location closest to the center of the site model entity. ![Overview of Floor 2 layout with points of interest and dimensions displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/sharing-image-a8r7dho5(1).png) ## Sharing a Location You can share your current location and view orientation by opening the **Share** menu from the left menu. This share URL does not include any POI or site model entity you may have selected. ## Sharing a Custom Location You can long-press (or long-click) anywhere on the map or Panorama view to create a *Custom Location*, which you can share like a point of interest. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/sharing-image-2hvvndla2(2).gif) ## Sharing Measurements 1. Click **Mark & Measure** in the main menu. 2. From the **Mark & Measure** menu, select the measurement(s) or the folder that you want to share by clicking the checkbox next to the measurement(s) or folder. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1777993596760.png) 3. Click the **Share** icon. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1777993654859.png) After clicking the **Share**icon, all selected measurements will be listed in the **Export Measurements** dialog with the following information: - The measurement name. - The measurement distance. - A point measurement location. - A link to the measurement, which you can copy by right clicking or selecting the quick copy button next to the measurement address. - A screenshot of the measurement. 4. Click **Export as PDF**. ![MarkMeasure11](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/MarkMeasure11.jpg) ## Sharing 3D Model Information 1. Click **Model Management** in the main menu. 2. Click the Menu in the top right of the screen ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image(142).png). 3. Click the **Share**icon. 4. The web address for the model is displayed: 1. Click the copy icon to copy the address to your clipboard. 2. Click the email icon to forward the link via email. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image(140).png) --- ### FAQ #### How can I share a URL in the Site? You can share a URL by selecting 'Share' from the left menu and then either copying the URL to your clipboard or emailing it directly. #### What happens when I share a Point of Interest (POI)? When you share a POI link, the recipient's Panorama view will move to the location and orientation of the POI, displaying its details panel. #### Can I share a custom location on the map? Yes, you can create a Custom Location by long-pressing on the map or Panorama view and share it like a Point of Interest. #### Is it possible to share measurements? Yes, you can share measurements by selecting them in the Mark & Measure menu and then clicking the Share icon. #### What information is included when sharing measurements? The shared measurements will include the measurement name, distance, location, a link to the measurement, and a screenshot. 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. 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. Point Of Interest The user interface panel which displays the POI description and buttons for sharing, editing, and routing. 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.