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title: "Secondary View"
slug: "viewing-the-secondary-view"
description: "Explore the Secondary View's 2D Map, layers, and navigation features to enhance your site scanning experience with real-time location updates."
updated: 2026-05-12T16:15:36Z
published: 2026-05-12T16:15:36Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/viewing-the-secondary-view"
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> ## 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.

# Secondary View

By default, the Secondary View displays the 2D Map view in the bottom left of the screen.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1777470486021.png)

- Click anywhere on the secondary view to move to the closest location.

The secondary view provides an overview and context of where you are in the scanned site:

- Click anywhere on the secondary view to move to the closest location of the click.
- A blue dot indicates your location with a gray zone showing the direction of travel.
- Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the 2D Map view.
- As you navigate around the site in the main screen, the 2D Map view will also change.
- Shows the Point of Interest (POI) that has been created. ![A layout map showing various facilities and services with icons for navigation.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/POIs_second_view.png) To change the display so that the Secondary View becomes the primary view on the screen while the Panorama/Point cloud view is set as the Secondary view, click the expand icon.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/change_second.gif)

## **Secondary View Layers**

The Secondary View contains four layers which show different details. Click the Layers icon to change between the layers. ![Aerial view of a room layout with highlighted datasets and room information.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/layer3.png)

The **Standard**layer shows the location of Panoramas and POIs. ![A top-down view of a room layout with highlighted areas for navigation.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/standard1.jpg)

The **Datasets**layer shows the location and names of datasets. ![Map showing Navvis HQ with highlighted outdoor areas and scan data points.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/layer2.png)

The **Site entities**layer****shows the location and names of Site Model entities. ![Map showing the layout of the HQ and outdoor areas with site entities.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/sire_entities.png)

The **Scan data** layer shows the scanning trajectory and control points. ![A detailed floor plan showing pathways and rooms in a building layout.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/scan_data_layer.png)

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### FAQ

#### What is displayed in the Secondary View by default?

The Secondary View displays the 2D Map view in the bottom left of the screen.

#### What does the blue dot represent in the Secondary View?

The blue dot indicates your location, with a gray zone showing the direction of travel.

#### Can I zoom in and out of the 2D Map view?

Yes, you can use the mouse to zoom in and out of the 2D Map view.

#### Does the 2D Map view change as I navigate the site?

Yes, as you navigate around the site in the main screen, the 2D Map view will also change.

#### How can I swap the views between the Secondary View and the Panorama/Point cloud view?

To swap views, click the expand icon to make the Secondary View the main view on the screen.

#### What layers are available in the Secondary View?

The Secondary View contains four layers: Standard, Datasets, Site entities, and Scan data.

#### What information does the Standard layer show?

The Standard layer shows the location of Panoramas and Points of Interest (POIs).

#### What does the Datasets layer display?

The Datasets layer shows the location and names of datasets.

#### What is shown in the Scan data layer?

The Scan data layer shows the scanning trajectory and control points.