Single datasets vs alignment bundles

An alignment bundle and single datasets serve different purposes within NavVis IVION:

  • Single Datasets:

    • These are individual datasets that have been uploaded to NavVis IVION. They represent specific sets of data captured during scanning, such as point clouds or panoramic images.

    • Single datasets can be managed individually, meaning they can be loaded, unloaded, or deleted separately from other datasets.

  • Alignment Bundle:

    • An alignment bundle is a collection of datasets that have been grouped together after being aligned. The purpose of creating a bundle is to save the locations of these datasets so that they are relative to each other.

    • Bundles can be used to create navigation graphs and maps for the associated datasets, facilitating navigation and visualization within the site.

    • Operations on a bundle, such as loading or unloading, affect all datasets within the bundle collectively.

In summary, single datasets are individual data files, while an alignment bundle is a group of aligned datasets used for creating navigation and mapping features within NavVis IVION.