# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=138

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## [bad 2d plots](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bad-2d-plots/7526)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bad-2d-plots/7526 "2021-07-01T01:30:40Z")

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I have a user that is seeing bad 2d plots. They save correctly, they just don’t display correctly. Windows, ParaView 5.9.1 (and 5.9.0). 5.8.0 works correctly Wavelet. Apply. Plot over line. Apply. Here is a File/…

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## [Error loading file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-loading-file/7523)

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**Author:** [@Yenyo\_Sedzro](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Yenyo_Sedzro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-loading-file/7523 "2021-06-30T17:20:33Z")

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I am getting an error loading a file in paraview. Here’s a screenshot

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## [visualizing dynamic edges](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-dynamic-edges/7506)

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**Author:** [@Raghavendra\_Gs](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Raghavendra_Gs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-dynamic-edges/7506 "2021-06-29T06:55:16Z")

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I’ve been trying to find a a way to visualize dynamic paths, since I couldn’t find anything which solves my problem, I’m posting it here. I’m sorry if there is already a post. I’ve a some tracks which are represented as…

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## [Comparison between line source and sphere source (streamlines)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/comparison-between-line-source-and-sphere-source-streamlines/7500)

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**Author:** [@sholz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sholz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 11:54am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/comparison-between-line-source-and-sphere-source-streamlines/7500 "2021-06-28T11:54:14Z")

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Vergleich-source\_Streamlines.pdf (2.5 MB) Hi everybody! I postprocess results from a LES simscale simulation in paraview. My aim is to show how wind is flowing around two different shaped walls in a small landscape arc…

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## [Paraview with MESA](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-with-mesa/7499)

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**Author:** [@Luis\_Carlos\_Carneiro](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Luis_Carlos_Carneiro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-with-mesa/7499 "2021-06-28T11:11:07Z")

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Dear All, Kitware has Paraview compiled with MESA for Linux. My question is: Has datacenters (Azure) some OpenGL simulator like MESA for Windows that works with normal Paraview? Thanks, Luís Gonçalves

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## [Loop over TimestepValues : NOT Updating](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loop-over-timestepvalues-not-updating/7495)

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**Author:** [@Akash](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Akash)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loop-over-timestepvalues-not-updating/7495 "2021-06-28T10:14:45Z")

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Hey, I am trying to loop over my data with timestep. When I give values for n manually it works well. Here is the code: n=34 a3d10meshfinefoam.UpdatePipeline(a3d10meshfinefoam.TimestepValues\[n\]) But when I do the sa…

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## [custom data reader in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-data-reader-in-paraview/7497)

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**Author:** [@trailer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/trailer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-data-reader-in-paraview/7497 "2021-06-27T19:52:37Z")

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Hello, I am using am using paraview to read data from OpenFOAM. However, I would like to create a c++ program for educational purposed based on the OpenFOAM data structure and would like to create a custom data reader …

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## [xcb\_shm\_attach() failed](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xcb-shm-attach-failed/7479)

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**Author:** [@Connor\_Morency](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Connor_Morency)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xcb-shm-attach-failed/7479 "2021-06-27T17:23:06Z")

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Hello, I recently built two Paraview versions v5.7.0 and v5.8.1 on Debian GNU/Linux 8.11 and have been getting these errors whenever I interact with the GUI: These errors appear when I try to open a file, move the G…

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## [Fix orientation for triangles after Delaunay2D filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fix-orientation-for-triangles-after-delaunay2d-filter/7473)

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**Author:** [@Juan\_Jose\_Casafranca](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Juan_Jose_Casafranca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fix-orientation-for-triangles-after-delaunay2d-filter/7473 "2021-06-26T01:59:51Z")

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I have a pipeline which consist on a Delaunay2D filter followed by an ExtractSurface. After this, I save the mesh as an obj. I have tried to load it in CGAL and it reports each time different number of faces, until I hav…

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## [TimestepValues Error : No Attribute](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/timestepvalues-error-no-attribute/7488)

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**Author:** [@Akash](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Akash)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/timestepvalues-error-no-attribute/7488 "2021-06-25T19:25:44Z")

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Hey, I am quite new to paraview.Here I am trying to jump to a specific time step in my data.Here is the pvpython code: n=3 reader = GetActiveSource() view = GetActiveView() times = reader.TimestepValues view.ViewTime =…

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## [color map from list of RGB values](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-map-from-list-of-rgb-values/7484)

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**Author:** [@Olivier\_Dambron](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Olivier_Dambron)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-map-from-list-of-rgb-values/7484 "2021-06-25T17:15:52Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m trying to build a custom color map (preset) from a list of RGB values. Then import it in paraview. Would anyone know the best way to construct it? I have 100 colors and am trying to avoid entering m…

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## [Velocity magnitude distribution not showing properly](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/velocity-magnitude-distribution-not-showing-properly/7482)

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**Author:** [@Paulo\_Almeida](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Paulo_Almeida)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/velocity-magnitude-distribution-not-showing-properly/7482 "2021-06-25T08:50:37Z")

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Hey guys, whenever I plot the velocity distribution on this wing’s surface, all points are equal to zero. I do know that the velocity magnitude is null in the very first layer of the boundary layer, but I would like to g…

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## [Can't load csv in preview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-load-csv-in-preview/7455)

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**Author:** [@msw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/msw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-load-csv-in-preview/7455 "2021-06-25T08:48:00Z")

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Hey, I am trying to load a csv directly in ParaView using the Open option but I can only see single column with only row\_ids can somebody help me fix this problem?I wish to see all the columns in the Spreadsheet view. T…

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## [Paraview not using NVIDIA GPU](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-using-nvidia-gpu/7422)

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**Author:** [@Bushra](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bushra)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-using-nvidia-gpu/7422 "2021-06-24T08:04:58Z")

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Hello! I am using paraview on ubuntu cloud environment. Nvidia is selected in additional drivers list and ubuntu is recognizing nvidia but paraview is not showing me nvidia in openGL version. I tried reinstalling from h…

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## [Crashing paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crashing-paraview/7466)

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**Author:** [@Holly\_O\_Neill](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Holly_O_Neill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crashing-paraview/7466 "2021-06-23T17:07:41Z")

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Hello, I am trying to plot variables using the plot selection over time but it keeps crashing each time. I’ve tried going one-by-one with the variables in case thats what was wrong but nothing has changed. My version i…

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## [camera on scene](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/camera-on-scene/7471)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/camera-on-scene/7471 "2021-06-23T13:53:50Z")

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Hello, When I load a glTF scene on a web glTF viewer, I can’t rotate over all the model, it locks. I bypassed it using the F3D viewer and enabling the trackball interaction mode. With that clue, would it be possible t…

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## [how to use RGB vectors as rgb coloring in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-use-rgb-vectors-as-rgb-coloring-in-paraview/7470)

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**Author:** [@HeshamFS](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/HeshamFS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-use-rgb-vectors-as-rgb-coloring-in-paraview/7470 "2021-06-23T12:16:29Z")

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Dear community members. I hope that I can find my answer here. I created a “VTK” output which gives an RGB vector for each point on my microstructure. The RGB range is (0-255), not (0-1); however, I can normalize the v…

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## [Using ResampleWithDataSet in a Python script](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-resamplewithdataset-in-a-python-script/7465)

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**Author:** [@Aroma](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Aroma)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-resamplewithdataset-in-a-python-script/7465 "2021-06-22T17:26:29Z")

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Hi, I have a python script and would like to resample my vtk 2D results to an array of 100 points with x, y, and z (z=0 for all). I’d like to use ResampleWithDataSet, but I am getting errors. Can you please help me to f…

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## [Ray tracing in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ray-tracing-in-paraview/6761)

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**Author:** [@rohitch13](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rohitch13)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ray-tracing-in-paraview/6761 "2021-06-23T08:47:17Z")

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Hello everyone, After LIGGGHTS simulation of tablets, I want to spray coat them. I have read that it can be possible with use of ray-tracing (OpenGL). Can it be done in paraview? or is there a better method out there? T…

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## [Cannot connect to remote pvserver from macOS client](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-connect-to-remote-pvserver-from-macos-client/7452)

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**Author:** [@BenWibking](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/BenWibking)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-connect-to-remote-pvserver-from-macos-client/7452 "2021-06-23T07:17:58Z")

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I am connecting to a remote pvserver running on a Linux cluster node via an SSH tunnel. I have built paraview 5.9.1 from source on the cluster node. I can successfully create the tunnel, start pvserver on the node, and …

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## [Compile Options to enable VisItTecplotBinaryReader](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/compile-options-to-enable-visittecplotbinaryreader/7437)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Tree](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Mike_Tree)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/compile-options-to-enable-visittecplotbinaryreader/7437 "2021-06-22T19:59:24Z")

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For a couple of different reasons, our company compiles ParaView. We also have some release version executables on our system. It’s come to my attention that the release version has the VisITTecplotBinaryReader, but the …

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## [Recommended specs for running Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/recommended-specs-for-running-paraview/7459)

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**Author:** [@FMacca](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/FMacca)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/recommended-specs-for-running-paraview/7459 "2021-06-22T16:16:47Z")

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Hello everyone! I am new to Paraview and I am going to use it for 3d data visualization and I am also in need to buy a new PC. Which specs do you suggest in order for Paraview to work at its best? Thank you in advance, …

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## [Resample With Dataset for 2D data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-with-dataset-for-2d-data/7462)

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**Author:** [@maruthinh](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/maruthinh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-with-dataset-for-2d-data/7462 "2021-06-22T14:23:41Z")

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I have 2D multiblock data and I want to resample this data onto xyz points which are in CSV. Resampling with 3D multiblock data works, but it’s not working with 2D. I guess it’s because of tolerance in z coordinate. Chan…

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## [Animate over a parameter (say Re)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animate-over-a-parameter-say-re/7461)

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**Author:** [@sadi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sadi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animate-over-a-parameter-say-re/7461 "2021-06-22T13:30:32Z")

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I have three to four parametric simulations for Re = 10, 100, 500, and 1000 (say). I want to show animation for different Re’s in one video. Suppose results of velocity for Re=10 appear first then Re=100 and so on. Plea…

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## [Post proccesing troubles histogram/distribution function.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/post-proccesing-troubles-histogram-distribution-function/7444)

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**Author:** [@peppsn](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/peppsn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/post-proccesing-troubles-histogram-distribution-function/7444 "2021-06-21T17:18:12Z")

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Hi! Im a new paraview user and could use some help if there’s anyone with experience and some left over time out there. I’ve done a simulation in Converge CFD (h5-files) and trying to show a distribution curve at differ…

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## [Render only textures within (0,0) to (1,1) texture coordinate range?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/render-only-textures-within-0-0-to-1-1-texture-coordinate-range/7449)

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**Author:** [@datathing](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/datathing)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/render-only-textures-within-0-0-to-1-1-texture-coordinate-range/7449 "2021-06-20T15:48:38Z")

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I have added a texture coordinate array to a .vtu object to define the texture coordinates: However, I cannot figure out how to prevent the texture from rendering outside of the (0,0) to (1,1) texture range. I have…

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## [I cannot view .vtu file in Paraview.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-cannot-view-vtu-file-in-paraview/7448)

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**Author:** [@Vyacheslav\_Siniy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vyacheslav_Siniy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 5:44am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-cannot-view-vtu-file-in-paraview/7448 "2021-06-20T05:44:53Z")

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Hello. I have a .vtu file, but I cannot view it in Paraview. I’ve tried on another one (some sample from the Internet) and it works fine, so maybe something is wrong with my file. Can you please help me? (I have two vers…

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## [Can't Select Threshold Filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-select-threshold-filter/7442)

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**Author:** [@User2021](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/User2021)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-select-threshold-filter/7442 "2021-06-18T13:42:49Z")

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Hi All, I have a shear stress output data set in paraview. I want to apply the threshold filter to remove values below a certain point, but its greyed out and I cannot select it. Can anyone advise what to do?

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## [Paraview 5.8.1 Built on Windows 10 Crashes When Clicking 'Load New' Plugin](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-built-on-windows-10-crashes-when-clicking-load-new-plugin/7430)

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**Author:** [@anthomas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/anthomas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-built-on-windows-10-crashes-when-clicking-load-new-plugin/7430 "2021-06-18T07:30:54Z")

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I recently built Paraview 5.8.1 on windows 10 so that I could test a plugin I made on a different operating system. The windows shared library for the plugin builds, and Paraview built successfully after some trial and e…

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## [Visualise the errors as relative to the magnitude of the deformation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualise-the-errors-as-relative-to-the-magnitude-of-the-deformation/7436)

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**Author:** [@chathu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/chathu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualise-the-errors-as-relative-to-the-magnitude-of-the-deformation/7436 "2021-06-17T19:17:57Z")

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I have two volumetric liver meshes in .vtk format (i.e. ground-truth and predicted versions) and I want to visualise the errors as relative to the magnitude of the deformation. eg a percentage error. Is it possible in …

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