# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=118

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## [Paraview GLEW could not be initialised - unknown error.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-glew-could-not-be-initialised-unknown-error/8913)

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**Author:** [@flynn\_h](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/flynn_h)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-glew-could-not-be-initialised-unknown-error/8913 "2022-02-07T09:30:39Z")

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I’ve recently re-installed paraview V5.7.0 on my Ubuntu machine (Ubuntu 20.04.3) using the apt-get install method. When running paraview, the application opens fine, however the GLEW fails to initialise and i’m stuck un…

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## [GUI creation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gui-creation/2589)

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**Author:** [@Viswa\_L](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Viswa_L)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gui-creation/2589 "2022-02-07T09:30:00Z")

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Hi, happy to join in group. I am excited with paraview features. I would like to explore more about it. I am trying custom gui by python. like, Tkinter. but unfortunately paraview doesn’t have tkinter module. is there …

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## [Contour Interpolation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-interpolation/8888)

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**Author:** [@ShootingStar807](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ShootingStar807)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-interpolation/8888 "2022-02-05T23:52:14Z")

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Hello! I have a question about ParaView’s interpolation capability, my goal is to compare two solutions with differing structured meshes, but share the same geometry, initial conditions and flow parameters (they are two…

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## [paraview not interactive while animation plays](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-interactive-while-animation-plays/8909)

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**Author:** [@Triquet](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Triquet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-interactive-while-animation-plays/8909 "2022-02-05T11:14:55Z")

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Hello, I’m using pvpython to render and start an animation from the command line. This is my script without the used filters, which I created from a trace. # myscript.py # trace generated using paraview version 5.10.0…

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## [Opening a .tec file from software Nemoh in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/opening-a-tec-file-from-software-nemoh-in-paraview/8892)

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**Author:** [@vaibhavraghavan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/vaibhavraghavan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/opening-a-tec-file-from-software-nemoh-in-paraview/8892 "2022-02-04T16:34:35Z")

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Hi, I am new to Paraview. I found a few posts where a .tec file has been opened in Paraview. I am trying to open the attached file in Paraview, but it doesn’t show anything? Any idea why? ExcitationForce.tec (7.5 KB)

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## [Pressure in Paraview.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pressure-in-paraview/8903)

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**Author:** [@PALANI](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PALANI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pressure-in-paraview/8903 "2022-02-04T09:01:52Z")

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Hello, how do I use the pressure variable that is available in a file. It is not showing in the drop down box. Other parameters like temp are visible but pr4essure is not shown. How do I work on pressure ?

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## [NVIDIA Index issues with CUDA 11.4 and Paraview 5.10](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/nvidia-index-issues-with-cuda-11-4-and-paraview-5-10/8897)

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**Author:** [@darrengarvey](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/darrengarvey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/nvidia-index-issues-with-cuda-11-4-and-paraview-5-10/8897 "2022-02-03T21:25:30Z")

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I’ve been trying to test out NVIDIA Index but not been able to get it working. I suspect it’s a CUDA version mismatch. I’ve got two RTX 3090s and have tried the official Paraview 5.10 download as well as building Paravi…

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## [Contour Label and Area Calculation - U magnitude in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-label-and-area-calculation-u-magnitude-in-paraview/8884)

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**Author:** [@limpideyes](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/limpideyes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-label-and-area-calculation-u-magnitude-in-paraview/8884 "2022-02-03T19:46:14Z")

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Hello, I have got questions about labelling contours and calculating the area of a certain wind speed. Question 1: How can I label wind speed (U magnitude) at each contour? e.g. 10.00, 9.98, 9.96, etc. Question 2: …

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## [Grouping of saved statefiles](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/grouping-of-saved-statefiles/8878)

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**Author:** [@Terry](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Terry)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/grouping-of-saved-statefiles/8878 "2022-02-03T17:58:16Z")

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Hello everyone, I am sorry if this is not a paraview but an Ubuntu problem. I searched for an Ubuntu solution, but could only find solutions to other problems. When I want to load my statefiles my searching order is ig…

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## [Translating 3D data in x, y and/or z direction](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/translating-3d-data-in-x-y-and-or-z-direction/8894)

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**Author:** [@bstegman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bstegman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/translating-3d-data-in-x-y-and-or-z-direction/8894 "2022-02-03T13:53:52Z")

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Hi, I run CFD simulations and use Paraview (or a version of it called POST) to process the data. Is there a way to translate all of my data points in Paraview? Thank you ahead of time for any help you can offer!

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## [How to convert a surface mesh to voxels?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-convert-a-surface-mesh-to-voxels/8876)

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**Author:** [@Cam](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Cam)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 9:56am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-convert-a-surface-mesh-to-voxels/8876 "2022-02-03T09:56:07Z")

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Hi I have a surface mesh file (.stl) and I was wondering if there exists a filter in Paraview to convert it to volumetric voxels and visualize it? Thanks, Yang

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## [Plot stress over nodes](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-stress-over-nodes/8546)

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**Author:** [@Aakash](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Aakash)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-stress-over-nodes/8546 "2022-02-03T09:20:42Z")

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Dear Paraview community, Any suggestions for the most efficient way for plotting stress over the nodes (blackened) ? With warm wishes, Aakash

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## [legend\_customize](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/legend-customize/8882)

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**Author:** [@Aakash](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Aakash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/legend-customize/8882 "2022-02-03T07:15:16Z")

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Hi Everyone, Can I ask if it is possible to display only the minimum and the maximum value in the legend (i.e., hide the intermediate ones) without reducing the length of the legend bar ? Thanks with best regards, A…

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## [Customizing grid labels](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/customizing-grid-labels/8858)

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**Author:** [@Victor\_Koehne\_Ramalh](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Victor_Koehne_Ramalh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/customizing-grid-labels/8858 "2022-02-02T21:01:51Z")

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Hello all, I would like to reproduce the slice plot below on Paraview 5.9.1, showing only these 3 edges: But when trying to tweak the Axes Grid edit window, I achieve: The vertical axis is replicated at the right,…

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## [Dynamically legend during simulation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamically-legend-during-simulation/8877)

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**Author:** [@Aakash](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Aakash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamically-legend-during-simulation/8877 "2022-02-02T14:11:46Z")

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Hello Everyone, I wish that the legend below scales to the data range dynamically as the simulation progresses. Is it possible to do so ? Please advise. Thanks with best regards, Aakash

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## [Issue with PV 5.10 with the Python Shell and help()](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-pv-5-10-with-the-python-shell-and-help/8859)

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**Author:** [@Andy\_Bauer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Andy_Bauer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-pv-5-10-with-the-python-shell-and-help/8859 "2022-02-01T19:35:36Z")

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I’m using the PV 5.10.0 installed version from the download site and when I try to use help() on anything I get the following: Python 3.9.5 (default, Dec 22 2021, 22:21:42) \[GCC 7.3.1 20180303 (Red Hat 7.3.1-5)\] on lin…

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## [Make "Save State" in Python format the default?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/make-save-state-in-python-format-the-default/8872)

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**Author:** [@ReneHommel](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ReneHommel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/make-save-state-in-python-format-the-default/8872 "2022-02-01T16:59:38Z")

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I wonder if I can set somewhere that the Python format for “Save State” is used as the default format? Switching from \*.pvsm to \*.py is very uncomfortable in the long run. Any help is appreciated, I can’t find a soluti…

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## [Select columns of structured data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/select-columns-of-structured-data/8822)

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**Author:** [@woodscn](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/woodscn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/select-columns-of-structured-data/8822 "2022-02-01T05:28:24Z")

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I’m working with image data in a programmable filter, and I would like to work with entire columns or sheets of celldata (e.g. data\[inda, indb, :\], data\[inda, :, :\]) Is there a way for me to do this?

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## [Particle Tracer and Lagrangian Method](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-tracer-and-lagrangian-method/8871)

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**Author:** [@Upkar\_SIngh](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Upkar_SIngh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-tracer-and-lagrangian-method/8871 "2022-02-01T09:28:14Z")

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Hi, I wanted to know what methods does Paraview uses in ParticleTracer. Does it works on lagrangian particle tracking? Thank You

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## [failure to read xdmf files generated by Fenics](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/failure-to-read-xdmf-files-generated-by-fenics/4928)

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**Author:** [@azerad](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/azerad)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/failure-to-read-xdmf-files-generated-by-fenics/4928 "2022-01-31T19:25:52Z")

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I am using Paraview-5.8.1-RC2 with a MacOS Mojave 10.14.5 with 16Gb Ram I get errors message (see below) when I open the attached xdmf file (generated by Fenics). velocity.xdmf (24.1 KB) The velocity.h5 companion file…

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## [Displacement\_X/ Displacement Y](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displacement-x-displacement-y/8856)

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**Author:** [@arturp97](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/arturp97)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displacement-x-displacement-y/8856 "2022-01-30T19:12:32Z")

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Hello, good night! Where can i find the explations regarding what means the graphs of Displacement\_X, Displacement Y ? I mean what represents each X-axis and Y-axis of each the graph

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## [Removal of diagonal cross hatch when viewing surface with edges](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/removal-of-diagonal-cross-hatch-when-viewing-surface-with-edges/8851)

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**Author:** [@ndeak](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ndeak)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/removal-of-diagonal-cross-hatch-when-viewing-surface-with-edges/8851 "2022-01-28T16:04:29Z")

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Hello, I am trying to generate some 2D cuts of my data, and have noticed an issue when I use the ‘Surface With Edges’ functionality. Namely, when I view the full 3D field, the cells look fine, as shown in the first pict…

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## [Paraview 5.9.1](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-1/8857)

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**Author:** [@deepakpawar2310](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/deepakpawar2310)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-1/8857 "2022-01-28T09:53:36Z")

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Is para view 5.9.1 is compatible with Ubuntu 16.04. I am using the same configuration and i found that it takes a bit of time to process every step. However, I am using 32 GB RAM Any suggestions !!

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## [Outline of dataset](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/outline-of-dataset/8849)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/outline-of-dataset/8849 "2022-01-28T08:21:31Z")

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I have a user that is trying to find the real outline of an object. Taking can.exo as an example, “outline” shows the outline of the bounding boxes for the blocks. What I want is the actual outline of the brick, and th…

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## [How to associate the length of vector with the size of cells,When we draw the CellData vector flux on the corresponding XYZ coordinates?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-associate-the-length-of-vector-with-the-size-of-cells-when-we-draw-the-celldata-vector-flux-on-the-corresponding-xyz-coordinates/8804)

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**Author:** [@sofeiya2021](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sofeiya2021)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-associate-the-length-of-vector-with-the-size-of-cells-when-we-draw-the-celldata-vector-flux-on-the-corresponding-xyz-coordinates/8804 "2022-01-28T02:19:13Z")

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In my VTK file ,there is CellData flux,flux is a vector with 3 coordinate values. When we draw the CellData vector flux on the corresponding XYZ coordinates,use the glyph filter to generate and visualize arrows or ot…

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## [Can't open file.e on Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-open-file-e-on-paraview/8848)

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**Author:** [@arturp97](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/arturp97)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-open-file-e-on-paraview/8848 "2022-01-27T17:38:56Z")

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When i open the file .e from DICe 2D appears this error message below. What should i do? -- ERROR: In C:\\glr\\builds\\paraview\\paraview-ci\\build\\superbuild\\paraview\\src\\VTK\\IO\\IOSS\\vtkIOSSReader.cxx, line 687 vtkIOSSReade…

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## [Mapping from csv file to cell center of VTK file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mapping-from-csv-file-to-cell-center-of-vtk-file/8781)

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**Author:** [@bias](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bias)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mapping-from-csv-file-to-cell-center-of-vtk-file/8781 "2022-01-27T15:12:05Z")

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Hi, I think my problem should be relatively easy but I haven’t figured out how to solve it. I have a csv file with data organized as X, Y, Z and a scalar value “Velocity”. Now I want to open a VTK file and “map” the da…

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## [Re-scaling X axis and fitting it to data cube](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/re-scaling-x-axis-and-fitting-it-to-data-cube/8844)

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**Author:** [@Victor\_Koehne\_Ramalh](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Victor_Koehne_Ramalh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/re-scaling-x-axis-and-fitting-it-to-data-cube/8844 "2022-01-27T14:08:13Z")

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Hello all, after re-scaling the X-axis, I get the correct labels, but it stretches outside the data: All labels are correct, but now the X axis don’t fit the data cube anymore. Any tips on how to make it start at 0 a…

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## [Trace recorder misses Find Data selections](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trace-recorder-misses-find-data-selections/8843)

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**Author:** [@GKk](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GKk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trace-recorder-misses-find-data-selections/8843 "2022-01-27T08:14:33Z")

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Hello, I am using version 5.10.0-RC1 and it still has the problem of recording selected points with python script. Here is an old post saying that 5.8 (or earlier) release will fix this bug.

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## [custom parallel source using pythonalgorithm](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-parallel-source-using-pythonalgorithm/7407)

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**Author:** [@hari](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-parallel-source-using-pythonalgorithm/7407 "2022-01-26T22:29:20Z")

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Hi Kitware, I am trying to develop a parallel plugin using vtkpythonalgorithmbase. This plugin is a parallel source which reads the raw simulation data. Further, it is a parallel, i.e, each processor reads its part of t…

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