# ParaView Support

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## [paraview 5.6.0 linux build - cant open .plt file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-6-0-linux-build-cant-open-plt-file/3148)

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**Author:** [@kmilo9999](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kmilo9999)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-6-0-linux-build-cant-open-plt-file/3148 "2019-12-09T15:17:24Z")

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Hi, I have a paraview 5.6.0 built on linux, and I require to open a tecplot .plt file. However, it seems I dont have the corresponding reader installed. According to this page I have to rebuild paraview with the VISITB…

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## [How to export .stl as a consolidate part (parallelization)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-export-stl-as-a-consolidate-part-parallelization/3137)

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**Author:** [@lihao](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lihao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-export-stl-as-a-consolidate-part-parallelization/3137 "2019-12-09T10:55:49Z")

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Dear all, We hope to output this result as an stl for 3D printing. As you could see in the figure, we use parallelization computation, thus the part is divided into several subdomains. I used “extract surface”, then sav…

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## [Scaling Data in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/scaling-data-in-paraview/3140)

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**Author:** [@Ajinkya\_Dusane](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ajinkya_Dusane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/scaling-data-in-paraview/3140 "2019-12-09T10:29:37Z")

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hi everyone, I am new to Paraview. I have simulated a crack opening problem in Paraview using the phase-field parameter that I have got is in range of 0 to 1E-16 which is not visible. I have to scale it up to 0 to 1. ho…

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## [Sum up scalar along the path of a StreamTracer](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sum-up-scalar-along-the-path-of-a-streamtracer/3143)

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**Author:** [@fantasio](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fantasio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sum-up-scalar-along-the-path-of-a-streamtracer/3143 "2019-12-09T10:25:34Z")

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Hi, i want to use the StreamTracer and sum up the values of a point value along its streamlines. So along of one streamline, the longer the path becomes, the sum increases. Next is i want to visualize the new calculated…

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## [Force offscreen rendering from direct python script](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/force-offscreen-rendering-from-direct-python-script/3144)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/force-offscreen-rendering-from-direct-python-script/3144 "2019-12-09T10:22:16Z")

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How can I force offscreen rendering running from python (not from pvpython)

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## [Show obj with mtl](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/show-obj-with-mtl/2932)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/show-obj-with-mtl/2932 "2019-12-09T10:07:50Z")

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Hi, there is a direct way to show obj files file using the information in the associated mtl files. I have read about transforming the data to vtks and save in state files but is a problematic to process large files in p…

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## [ospray backend with mpi offload](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ospray-backend-with-mpi-offload/3042)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ospray-backend-with-mpi-offload/3042 "2019-12-06T23:28:33Z")

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Hello, how to launch pvbatch using the ospray backend in parallel with mpi? I am trying something like this: mpirun -ppn 1 -host localhost VTKOSPRAY\_ARGS="--osp:mpi" \\ ./pvbatch script.py : -host n1, n2 ./osp…

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## [ParaView w/ Python 3 on Mac - when?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-w-python-3-on-mac-when/3083)

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**Author:** [@banesullivan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/banesullivan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-w-python-3-on-mac-when/3083 "2019-12-06T15:39:53Z")

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It looks like the public builds of ParaView 5.7 are shipping with Python 3.7 for Windows and Linux :fireworks: :tada: :rocket: but not Mac yet… is there an expected timeline for this? https://www.paraview.org/download/

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## [Animation Memory](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animation-memory/3126)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animation-memory/3126 "2019-12-06T14:48:22Z")

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Doing an animation in python memory use increase at every step. Is there any way to avoid this or an explanation of why this happens. 1 year ago someone asked something similar https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-…

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## [Missing vectors (do not appear) in paraview view](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missing-vectors-do-not-appear-in-paraview-view/3101)

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**Author:** [@nayla\_salvador](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nayla_salvador)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missing-vectors-do-not-appear-in-paraview-view/3101 "2019-12-06T12:16:20Z")

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605/5000 Hello everyone, I am having difficulty understanding paraview. I have a structured mesh which has a velocity field of a reservoir. In the central region of the reservoir, we have about 30 cells in the Y direc…

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## [Visualizing sets of boundary mesh points as lines](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-sets-of-boundary-mesh-points-as-lines/3120)

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**Author:** [@parajan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/parajan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-sets-of-boundary-mesh-points-as-lines/3120 "2019-12-06T04:34:03Z")

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I have a csv file with 3 columns. The first and second columns are x,y coordinates of mesh boundary points. The third column is an integer that tells which boundary the point is a part of. Here is an example file: bound…

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## [Read Int16 from binary file in XDMF](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/read-int16-from-binary-file-in-xdmf/3122)

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**Author:** [@reox](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/reox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/read-int16-from-binary-file-in-xdmf/3122 "2019-12-05T11:59:38Z")

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I would like to load a binary file containing Int16 numbers using XDMF. The DataItem tag seems to support a Precision attribute, which I assume is the number of bits? But, if I define a DataItem like this: \<DataItem Di…

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## [Catalyst script generator issues in 5.6.0-r2](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/catalyst-script-generator-issues-in-5-6-0-r2/769)

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**Author:** [@paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/paraview)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/catalyst-script-generator-issues-in-5-6-0-r2/769 "2019-12-04T15:15:44Z")

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Hi, I’m having some troubles with the script generators in 5.6.0 rc2. When I have an annotate time source in the scene the script dies when running in situ. Removing the annotate time source from the scene solves the pr…

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## [Flow rate over time](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/flow-rate-over-time/3115)

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**Author:** [@vishruthdilip](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/vishruthdilip)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/flow-rate-over-time/3115 "2019-12-04T10:25:06Z")

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Hello, I use the MESHFREE solver. I wanted to know if there was a way to plot volume flow rate or mass flow rate across a surface over time. I am relatively new to Paraview. Any help would be appreciated.

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## [Transient Simulation- Files in Tecplot Format](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transient-simulation-files-in-tecplot-format/3107)

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**Author:** [@tskiado](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/tskiado)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transient-simulation-files-in-tecplot-format/3107 "2019-12-04T10:15:11Z")

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Hi, I have a set of files in tecplot format. Each file corresponds to a different timestep and time value. How can I assign a time value to each file? Thanks

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## [Paraview Ospray different results with materials](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-ospray-different-results-with-materials/3116)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-ospray-different-results-with-materials/3116 "2019-12-04T09:51:46Z")

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I have an obj/mtl files that want to render in pv using the right material but the final image colours look so different. In Ospray “ospExampleViewer vase.obj” In Paraview followed https://public.kitware.com/pipermail…

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## [mpi paraview running error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mpi-paraview-running-error/3113)

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**Author:** [@lyz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lyz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mpi-paraview-running-error/3113 "2019-12-04T09:26:20Z")

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I build paraview5.7 with ms-mpi 10.1.2 and VRPN for immersive paraview. When I run paraview, I get some errors: (smpd -d is running before) (in master node) mpiexec -hosts 3 renderleft rendermiddle renderright .\\pvse…

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## [Spack related paraview issues](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spack-related-paraview-issues/3112)

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**Author:** [@EthanStam](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/EthanStam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spack-related-paraview-issues/3112 "2019-12-04T02:41:47Z")

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Where is the best place to create issues regarding paraview and spack? In the paraview gitlab? In the spack github? Thanks, Ethan

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## [How to plot a density from a .mrc file?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-plot-a-density-from-a-mrc-file/3086)

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**Author:** [@szsdk](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/szsdk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-plot-a-density-from-a-mrc-file/3086 "2019-12-03T15:02:40Z")

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I want to plot a 3d array stored in a mrc file. But after open it, nothing is plotted. I also tried to add contour to it, but still failed. I think this function should be pretty basic. I must miss some critical steps. t…

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## [Remove attribute](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remove-attribute/3108)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remove-attribute/3108 "2019-12-03T15:00:15Z")

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Hi, I want to remove attributes (columns in the spreadsheet view) associated with point data or cells data before saving. Is this possible? For example, I found that Calculator filter adds attributes, how remove? Thank…

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## [Title on top of figure](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/title-on-top-of-figure/3105)

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**Author:** [@marios\_geo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/marios_geo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/title-on-top-of-figure/3105 "2019-12-03T14:53:52Z")

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Hi, I have about 50 different vtk files, that each represent boreholes in space. Can I add an individual title, on top of each vtk (probably that scales with x-axis label etc), so I can see what is what? Best

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## [number of cell](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/number-of-cell/3097)

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**Author:** [@Vaya\_Putra](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vaya_Putra)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/number-of-cell/3097 "2019-12-02T15:38:21Z")

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coba.vtu (152.2 KB) hi i have grid 25x25, i am confused since i visualize in paraview the number of cell not in order, its like random. is that a problem from my VTU file ? thank you

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## [pvserver rendering on "Quadro P4000"](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-rendering-on-quadro-p4000/3099)

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**Author:** [@hungryfish](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hungryfish)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-rendering-on-quadro-p4000/3099 "2019-12-02T14:40:16Z")

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Thanks again to Mathieu! running client/server in parallel works mpirun -np 4 --mca btl\_openib\_allow\_ib 1 bin/pvserver -display localhost:0 but remote rendering of pvserver still disabled (Display not accessible on…

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## [file parallelism with obj/stl](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/file-parallelism-with-obj-stl/3075)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/file-parallelism-with-obj-stl/3075 "2019-12-02T11:54:37Z")

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I have a python script that read obj/mtl files and shows the right material. it uses the obj\_mtl\_importer.py shared here. When I run it under mpi/pvbatch doesn’t escalate. I think because of the way to applying the mate…

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## [display MHD image as cell not points](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/display-mhd-image-as-cell-not-points/3065)

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**Author:** [@reox](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/reox)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/display-mhd-image-as-cell-not-points/3065 "2019-12-02T11:45:20Z")

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I think this might be a very simple question, but I already asked a few colleagues and also searched in the documentation but maybe I’m using the wrong terms… So please bare with me :slightly\_smiling\_face: I have some M…

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## [Parallel aware file format](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parallel-aware-file-format/3093)

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**Author:** [@gilcu2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gilcu2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parallel-aware-file-format/3093 "2019-12-02T09:41:45Z")

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Hello, I have several vtp files and I want to process it in parallel. I have read that I can create a pvtp parallel file that point to the serial vtp and then a parallel server distribute between the process. Is there …

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## [MPI version](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mpi-version/3088)

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**Author:** [@lyz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lyz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mpi-version/3088 "2019-12-02T08:58:28Z")

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Which MPI version should I use when I build ParaView 5.7.0 (vs2015, qt5.12, windows-x64)

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## [Origin](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/origin/3090)

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**Author:** [@DominionSoftware](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DominionSoftware)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/origin/3090 "2019-12-02T08:53:17Z")

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Is it possible to change a whole scene origin?

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## [ParaView Support Files Format](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-support-files-format/1060)

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**Author:** [@haiboli](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/haiboli)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-support-files-format/1060 "2019-12-02T08:46:12Z")

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Hello everyone! ParaView is a powerful soft, it’s very great ! I found it support nastran files format. When I want to open op2 files why it can’t work? Could some one tell me why? Thank you very much!

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## [paraView build from source (v5.6.0) - makefile missed](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-build-from-source-v5-6-0-makefile-missed/3080)

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**Author:** [@hungryfish](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hungryfish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-build-from-source-v5-6-0-makefile-missed/3080 "2019-11-29T16:01:16Z")

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Can’t find a ‘Makefile’ after configuring successfully using ccmake in build directory (make: \*\*\* No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop.) SLES12SP3, cmake 3.12.0 …, CMakeCache.txt exists Should I use ‘Ninj…

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