# ParaView Support

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## [Spray](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spray/9105)

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**Author:** [@PALANI](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PALANI)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spray/9105 "2022-03-03T08:10:20Z")

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How do I view spray in Paraview. What option should I use to visualize it ?

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## [Paraview-5.8.1 not working on MacOSX BigSur](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-not-working-on-macosx-bigsur/6621)

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**Author:** [@fluid\_mechanic](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fluid_mechanic)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-not-working-on-macosx-bigsur/6621 "2022-03-02T23:40:43Z")

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Hello All: I am unable to run ParaView-5.8.1 (downloaded from https://www.paraview.org/download/) on my MacBookPro which is running the BigSur OS. Symptom: when I launch the application, the “wheel of death” keeps spinni…

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## [save .pvd with time steps not in scientific notation?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-pvd-with-time-steps-not-in-scientific-notation/9100)

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**Author:** [@mvanmoer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mvanmoer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-pvd-with-time-steps-not-in-scientific-notation/9100 "2022-03-02T16:26:50Z")

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Hi all, I have a netCDF that has the time steps in seconds since Modified Julian Day, e.g., 5061747600 5061751200 5061754800 ParaView reads this correctly. However, when I either Save Geometry or Save Data, the resu…

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## [How to modify glyph properties through python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-modify-glyph-properties-through-python/9099)

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**Author:** [@bastian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bastian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-modify-glyph-properties-through-python/9099 "2022-03-02T12:08:09Z")

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Does anyone know a way to change glyph properties through a python script? https://gitlab.kitware.com/paraview/paraview/-/issues/21273

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## [How to calculate normalized value of Element?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-calculate-normalized-value-of-element/9090)

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**Author:** [@Hokon\_Kim](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Hokon_Kim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-calculate-normalized-value-of-element/9090 "2022-03-02T08:32:05Z")

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Hello! I would like to compute the normalized value of Element in Paraview. For example, here is the screenshot of my work. At each time step, tpbActivity\_S0(element value) is different. But I would like to get no…

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## [\[5.10\] Issue opening high def Skyboxes](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/5-10-issue-opening-high-def-skyboxes/9085)

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**Author:** [@Vincent\_Rivola](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vincent_Rivola)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/5-10-issue-opening-high-def-skyboxes/9085 "2022-03-02T07:43:01Z")

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Hi evereyone, I get a black screen if I try to load this skybox in 8k format in Paraview 5.10 and I can open it without problem inside 5.9: Is that a regression or a change in skybox formats? I can open the 4k skybox…

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## [Extracting data on a surface](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-data-on-a-surface/9084)

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**Author:** [@spillai](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/spillai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-data-on-a-surface/9084 "2022-03-02T07:37:29Z")

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Hello I have a CFD solution on an unstructured grid and I want to extract the data on one of the bounding surfaces. I did the following steps. ExtractSurface \> Clip in X normal \> Clip in Y normal \> Clip at an Z, so tha…

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## [Calculating the residence time in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculating-the-residence-time-in-paraview/3371)

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**Author:** [@alkali](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/alkali)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculating-the-residence-time-in-paraview/3371 "2022-02-28T23:21:01Z")

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Hello, I have an unsteady flow area and would like to calculate the residence time in ParaView. My current procedure is as follows: Temporal Interpolator point source as a plane use particle path filter use a slice f…

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## [Lightning depends on view angle? Rendering in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lightning-depends-on-view-angle-rendering-in-paraview/9089)

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**Author:** [@Dave1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Dave1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lightning-depends-on-view-angle-rendering-in-paraview/9089 "2022-02-28T17:33:54Z")

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Im not sure if this is intended or not but apparently the view angle affects the lightning and shadows. Im rendering with the OSPRay pathtracer and with PBR Lightning I didnt change anything in the settings. Just …

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## [Plotting 2D contours using .txt or .dat file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plotting-2d-contours-using-txt-or-dat-file/9068)

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**Author:** [@Anwesha\_Varma](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Anwesha_Varma)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plotting-2d-contours-using-txt-or-dat-file/9068 "2022-02-28T07:39:55Z")

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I have a sample file having 3 columns named “Distance”, “U\_COMP” and “U\_Exact”. I want to plot a 2D contour plot using this .txt file. Let us consider Distance as “X”, U\_COMP as “Y” and U\_exact as “Z”. Other answers for…

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## [render view in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/render-view-in-paraview/9040)

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**Author:** [@wjchoi97](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wjchoi97)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/render-view-in-paraview/9040 "2022-02-28T02:01:21Z")

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in multiphase, there are two materials, oil and water thoes are below. but i want to see these two materials in one renderview simultaneously! because i want to see the flow of two materials… the below picture is wh…

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## [Linking/Building ParaView 5.10.0 with OpenFOAM ThirdParty-v2112](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/linking-building-paraview-5-10-0-with-openfoam-thirdparty-v2112/9045)

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**Author:** [@Fatiha\_GHOUINI](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Fatiha_GHOUINI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/linking-building-paraview-5-10-0-with-openfoam-thirdparty-v2112/9045 "2022-02-25T16:24:58Z")

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Hello everyone, Please, how can I link or compile ParaView 5.10.0 with ThirdParty of OpenFOAM-v2112

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## [Unable to render .vtk files in paraview from Ubuntu](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-render-vtk-files-in-paraview-from-ubuntu/9056)

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**Author:** [@\_JZ](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/_JZ)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-render-vtk-files-in-paraview-from-ubuntu/9056 "2022-02-25T10:04:09Z")

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Hi, I am a newbie to using paraview, especially when via Ubuntu… I am encountering a problem where I could not render the vtk files in the application as the RenderView screen remains grey or blank when the relevant fil…

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## [Paraview crashing when adding Links](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashing-when-adding-links/9062)

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**Author:** [@Plcprog](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Plcprog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashing-when-adding-links/9062 "2022-02-25T09:26:24Z")

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Hello, I am currently working on two different datasets. I created layouts and deltas and managed to link the cameras. However, I want to be able to link the slices origins, normals … so that the comparison is direct wh…

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## [Calculation of surface tangents error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculation-of-surface-tangents-error/9052)

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**Author:** [@GKk](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GKk)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculation-of-surface-tangents-error/9052 "2022-02-25T09:19:36Z")

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Hello, I want to apply the filter “Generate Surface Tangents” on a surface and I get the following error (attached picture) The filter “Generate Surface Nomrlas” works fine. What I have to do for “Generate Surface Ta…

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## [Exodus to .....](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exodus-to/8953)

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**Author:** [@c0pleybob](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/c0pleybob)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exodus-to/8953 "2022-02-24T23:20:05Z")

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New to the forum, so bear with me if this is a stupid question. I want to read Exodus results in, but we are on the hook to provide them in a palatable format to a third party that cannot read Exodus. I am thinking pe…

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## [how to install on Win 10 without admin rights](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-install-on-win-10-without-admin-rights/9060)

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**Author:** [@MarkR](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/MarkR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-install-on-win-10-without-admin-rights/9060 "2022-02-24T17:36:59Z")

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Hello, I would like to install Paraview on my work laptop. However I do not have admin rights. When I run the “exe” installer the win10 admin request password blocks any progress. is there any reason the EXE needs to r…

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## [Cannot use any filter when reading .msh file using GmshIO plugin](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-use-any-filter-when-reading-msh-file-using-gmshio-plugin/9063)

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**Author:** [@leo87](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/leo87)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-use-any-filter-when-reading-msh-file-using-gmshio-plugin/9063 "2022-02-24T17:27:27Z")

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I’m trying to visualize a .msh file (generated by Gmsh) with GmshIO plugin. The mesh can be displayed, but all filters are disabled (shown in the below screenshot). Are there any specific steps to activate filters in th…

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## [Draping a sequence of textures on an evolving surface in an animation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/draping-a-sequence-of-textures-on-an-evolving-surface-in-an-animation/9036)

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**Author:** [@jdpellet](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jdpellet)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/draping-a-sequence-of-textures-on-an-evolving-surface-in-an-animation/9036 "2022-02-23T19:23:13Z")

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I regularly load a set of N (where N is large) tif files of the elevations of an evolving surface and then use Warp To Scalar to create shaded-relief images in an animation sequence (see screenshot below of one image in …

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## [Surface LIC does not seem to respect input data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/surface-lic-does-not-seem-to-respect-input-data/9053)

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**Author:** [@bastian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bastian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/surface-lic-does-not-seem-to-respect-input-data/9053 "2022-02-24T13:53:49Z")

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I am trying to employ Surface LICs for the visualization of flow features, but the lines that I get don’t make much sense to me. Strikingly, the LIC texture does not rotate with the surface in regions with low magnitude…

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## [Export Descriptive statitistics to python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-descriptive-statitistics-to-python/7079)

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**Author:** [@Thomas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Thomas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-descriptive-statitistics-to-python/7079 "2022-02-24T09:07:26Z")

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Good day, I am taking multiple slices through my data and then want to calculate the mean and standard deviation for each slice. I then want to plot the mean and STD against the position of the slice. For this I would…

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## [How to find the maximum value point in the selected cells](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-find-the-maximum-value-point-in-the-selected-cells/9044)

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**Author:** [@flow\_zhang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/flow_zhang)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-find-the-maximum-value-point-in-the-selected-cells/9044 "2022-02-24T08:41:51Z")

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## [Incorrect display of a graph](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/incorrect-display-of-a-graph/9041)

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**Author:** [@Sagues](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Sagues)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/incorrect-display-of-a-graph/9041 "2022-02-24T07:58:51Z")

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I have created a plot using option ‘Plot over line’ and it is displayed very wrong: Anybody knows how can I do to display it correctly?

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## [Merging vector and scalar data files.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merging-vector-and-scalar-data-files/9050)

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**Author:** [@Valentin\_Slepukhin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Valentin_Slepukhin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merging-vector-and-scalar-data-files/9050 "2022-02-24T01:08:09Z")

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Hello, I am trying to merge files with vector data and with scalar data (defined on the same mesh), and then use Warp by Vector (to see each point displaced according to the vector data and colored according to scalar d…

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## [ParaView saves only small portion of data when saving data in a time step loop](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-saves-only-small-portion-of-data-when-saving-data-in-a-time-step-loop/9003)

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**Author:** [@ckpark96](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ckpark96)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-saves-only-small-portion-of-data-when-saving-data-in-a-time-step-loop/9003 "2022-02-23T14:24:20Z")

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Dear all, I am using a Python script to save the data as .xmf file for every time step using a for-loop shown in line 476 to 489. pv-reduce.py (63.4 KB) The Python script was used instead of the option “Write all time…

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## [Running Python macro from C++](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/running-python-macro-from-c/8982)

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**Author:** [@pindakaas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pindakaas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/running-python-macro-from-c/8982 "2022-02-23T13:06:53Z")

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Hi! Lately I have been experimenting with plugins and custom interfaces. The basic idea is to have custom buttons in a toolbar that execute traced Python scripts. As far as I am aware, filters with custom property wid…

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## [Post processing ansys static structural results in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/post-processing-ansys-static-structural-results-in-paraview/9007)

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**Author:** [@twnsplr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/twnsplr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 12:34pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/post-processing-ansys-static-structural-results-in-paraview/9007 "2022-02-23T12:34:20Z")

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Hello, I am using Ansys static structural module in workbench to run some structural simulations. However I find paraview to be a good post processor and the one I am comfortable with. Is it possible to read the ansys r…

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## [How to make this paraview script is read by all mpi ranks so that at a time I can process many files. I want to eliminate for loop](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-this-paraview-script-is-read-by-all-mpi-ranks-so-that-at-a-time-i-can-process-many-files-i-want-to-eliminate-for-loop/9046)

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**Author:** [@maruthinh](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/maruthinh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-this-paraview-script-is-read-by-all-mpi-ranks-so-that-at-a-time-i-can-process-many-files-i-want-to-eliminate-for-loop/9046 "2022-02-23T11:08:44Z")

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\# import the simple module from the paraview from paraview.simple import \* import numpy as np ############################################################# for i in range(102, 276, 2): ##############################…

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## [How to select and highlight a SMProxy in paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-and-highlight-a-smproxy-in-paraview/9013)

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**Author:** [@Cam](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Cam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-and-highlight-a-smproxy-in-paraview/9013 "2022-02-23T10:50:31Z")

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Dear ParaView community, I am implementing a feature to select the whole polydata. In this example, an actor is highlighted by vtkPolyDataSilhouette by left click. I would like to do the same thing in Paraview. I alrea…

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## [Error message](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-message/9019)

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**Author:** [@Lorenzo\_Marta](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Lorenzo_Marta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-message/9019 "2022-02-23T10:46:11Z")

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I am trying to open mhd files obtained from 3DSlicer on Paraviw which always gives me this output message: warning: In unknown, line 0 warning: Populating font family aliases took 211 ms. Replace uses of missing font fa…

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