# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=141

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## [Add imagery basemap](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-imagery-basemap/7279)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-imagery-basemap/7279 "2021-05-24T16:22:50Z")

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Hello, I managed to merge a CityGML with NetCDF in a GLTF file using Parawier & Blender. In order to make a realistic render, I would like to add a basemap below from a TIFF file. So far I only manage to make so…

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## [Only fraction of animation saved, no error message! Can anyone help? \[Not solved!\]](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/only-fraction-of-animation-saved-no-error-message-can-anyone-help-not-solved/7278)

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**Author:** [@Sarah](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Sarah)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/only-fraction-of-animation-saved-no-error-message-can-anyone-help-not-solved/7278 "2021-05-24T12:43:10Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve recently added a quick solution to a time dependent PDE solution in ParaView and would like to create an animation with the files. I tried to do it via File/Save Animation. However after a certain while t…

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## [GLTF textures](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gltf-textures/7264)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gltf-textures/7264 "2021-05-24T08:42:24Z")

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Hello, I have a textured GLTF file but I can’t see the texture as in the https://gltf-viewer.donmccurdy.com/ viewer Is there a way to do it ?

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## [Equal scale on multiple panel output](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/equal-scale-on-multiple-panel-output/7274)

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**Author:** [@kaiser](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kaiser)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/equal-scale-on-multiple-panel-output/7274 "2021-05-21T19:54:22Z")

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Hello, I have a layout with multiple panels of slice views as both a pvsm and a paraview.simiple python script. Is there a way to ensure that the scales are identical in the panels? As in, to ensure that one is not more…

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## [Want to use GUI with Xming on CentOS](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/want-to-use-gui-with-xming-on-centos/7269)

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**Author:** [@Suzuki](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Suzuki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/want-to-use-gui-with-xming-on-centos/7269 "2021-05-21T13:58:37Z")

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I will ask you a question for the first time. I’m sorry, I’m not good at both ParaView and English. If I say something strange, please let me know. I want to use ParaView with GUI on Linux (CentOS). I want everyone i…

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## [GLTF Export](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gltf-export/7270)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gltf-export/7270 "2021-05-21T10:11:20Z")

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Hello, I successfully export one GLTF that comes from a NetCDF without coordinate system (local). I tried the same with a georeferenced NetCDF with a reference system but I see nothing when I open it in a GLTF viewer l…

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## [Acess to "Data Axes Grid" edit options by python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/acess-to-data-axes-grid-edit-options-by-python/7267)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Convergence](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Captain_Convergence)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/acess-to-data-axes-grid-edit-options-by-python/7267 "2021-05-20T18:40:03Z")

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Hi all! I am trying to set axes in a desired position in order to track the flow in a better manner. However I need to do this from python scripts: I tried to trace the code while I was doing all these actions but t…

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## [How to change axis in surface plot from Cartesian to logarithmic](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-axis-in-surface-plot-from-cartesian-to-logarithmic/7227)

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**Author:** [@Refaat\_Galal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Refaat_Galal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-axis-in-surface-plot-from-cartesian-to-logarithmic/7227 "2021-05-20T17:17:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I am new user of Paraview. I have the following surface plot in which the x- and y-axis are in Cartesian scale. I would like to know how to change the scale of x-axis to logarithmic.

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## [Exporting transient simulation result from ANSYS Fluent to Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exporting-transient-simulation-result-from-ansys-fluent-to-paraview/7260)

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**Author:** [@Alimokh91](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Alimokh91)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exporting-transient-simulation-result-from-ansys-fluent-to-paraview/7260 "2021-05-20T14:53:32Z")

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Hi I have my ANSYS Fluent result, my case was transient simulation. Before knowing ParaView, I saved all data for all the time steps in the CFD post compatible format which is not readable in ParaView. Now I know that…

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## [Silhouette edges](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/silhouette-edges/7263)

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**Author:** [@Hello](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Hello)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/silhouette-edges/7263 "2021-05-20T14:42:14Z")

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Is anyone aware of any way of rendering silhouette edges in PV? Found this old mailing list archive but nothing else really, other than the existing class in VTK. Any advice is appreciated

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## [Issues with higher-order Lagrange elements in Paraview 5.9](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-higher-order-lagrange-elements-in-paraview-5-9/7069)

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**Author:** [@ju-kreber](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ju-kreber)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-higher-order-lagrange-elements-in-paraview-5-9/7069 "2021-05-20T13:31:30Z")

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Hello, I’m working with a bunch of VTK Unstructured Grid Files that are collected in several MultiBlocks. The files are generated from Python, using either version 8.1.2 of the VTK Python package or version 9.0.1. The …

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## [How to pass the output of a Reader to an algorithm or filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-pass-the-output-of-a-reader-to-an-algorithm-or-filter/7252)

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**Author:** [@bbellster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bbellster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-pass-the-output-of-a-reader-to-an-algorithm-or-filter/7252 "2021-05-20T04:14:29Z")

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I’m trying to use vtk functionality not available in paraview. So I’m trying to do everything I need to in a script and its a fairly long script so I don’t prefer the programmable script method. My question is, how do I…

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## [Unable to visualise XDMF checkpoint in 1D](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-visualise-xdmf-checkpoint-in-1d/2781)

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**Author:** [@Rem](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Rem)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-visualise-xdmf-checkpoint-in-1d/2781 "2021-05-19T13:43:39Z")

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Hi all, I’m writing xdmf files with checkpointing with FEniCS. everything works fine in 2D/3D, but 1D fields cannot be visualise in Paraview 5.7 (nor in the previous versions). Here’s an exemple file:u\_checkpoint.h5 (7…

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## [Line width (tube diameter) is not controllable with OSPRay](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/line-width-tube-diameter-is-not-controllable-with-ospray/5183)

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**Author:** [@bastian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bastian)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/line-width-tube-diameter-is-not-controllable-with-ospray/5183 "2021-05-19T13:39:15Z")

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I am visualizing lines loaded from vtu files as tubes and I don’t succeed at controlling their diameters. The diameter somehow varies from file to file even though the display settings are the same. This is super wei…

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## [Exposing VTK filter through plugin fails](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exposing-vtk-filter-through-plugin-fails/7248)

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**Author:** [@bbellster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bbellster)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exposing-vtk-filter-through-plugin-fails/7248 "2021-05-19T12:49:07Z")

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Hi, new paraview user here. In searching for a way to uncover existing VTK filters I found this page: https://kitware.github.io/paraview-docs/latest/cxx/PluginHowto.html I tried following the example with multiple inpu…

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## [Praview 5.9 not working with NetCDF-CF files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/praview-5-9-not-working-with-netcdf-cf-files/7122)

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**Author:** [@vrkssai](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/vrkssai)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/praview-5-9-not-working-with-netcdf-cf-files/7122 "2021-05-18T20:53:44Z")

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Paraview 5.9 version has many variables/data fields missing for netCDF4-CF compliant files. however the same file 5.8.1 displays these variables. Is this a bug or has support for netCDF4 being discontinued?

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## [CGNS series](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cgns-series/7249)

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**Author:** [@mnataraj](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mnataraj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cgns-series/7249 "2021-05-18T20:48:53Z")

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Hi, I have a list of cgns files names as file\_01.cgns, file\_02.cgns, file\_03.cgns etc. It is just time varying grid files. The time variable is not written into it. Is there a way paraview can load it as a group and ani…

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## [Export PDF](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-pdf/7244)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-pdf/7244 "2021-05-18T14:13:07Z")

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Hello, I have this error when opening a PDF generated with Paraview : Have you any idea why ? thanks, Frank

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## [Xdmf reader crashes in 5.9.0 for uniform mesh with cell centered data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xdmf-reader-crashes-in-5-9-0-for-uniform-mesh-with-cell-centered-data/6960)

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**Author:** [@fab4100](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fab4100)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 11:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xdmf-reader-crashes-in-5-9-0-for-uniform-mesh-with-cell-centered-data/6960 "2021-05-18T11:47:37Z")

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Dear All, I can not load a xdmf file (with either of the readers) in PV 5.9.0 while all readers work in PV 5.8.1. Is this a known issue? I am using these test files: test.xmf (828 Bytes) test.h5 (6 KB)

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## [Resampling using cell data?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resampling-using-cell-data/7238)

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**Author:** [@f.gallardo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/f.gallardo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resampling-using-cell-data/7238 "2021-05-18T08:34:27Z")

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Hello, i have some data at an unstructured grid in 2D . I would like to resample that to a structure grid. This I have done when I have point data. In my case, displacement from FEM . I have used linear interpolati…

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## [Does Paraview support custom shaders?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/does-paraview-support-custom-shaders/5495)

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**Author:** [@jone](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/does-paraview-support-custom-shaders/5495 "2021-05-18T06:50:53Z")

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Or are there other shaders available?The figure below means that there is such an interface: Thanks in advance for your answers.

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## [Is there a way to generate the "same" streamlines so you can Track them in time?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-generate-the-same-streamlines-so-you-can-track-them-in-time/7237)

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**Author:** [@coreman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/coreman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-generate-the-same-streamlines-so-you-can-track-them-in-time/7237 "2021-05-17T23:35:13Z")

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Hi there! Is there any way one can “track” the same streamlines in different time\_files as you apply the same filter on different times? Basically make an animation that tracks the “initial” fieldlines and see how they…

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## [ParaView 5.8.1 Python CMake Flags](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-python-cmake-flags/5620)

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**Author:** [@TimJim](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/TimJim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-python-cmake-flags/5620 "2021-05-17T14:06:05Z")

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Hi, the flags used to specify the Python interpreter to CMake don’t seem to be working for me at the moment - or maybe I’m missing something. I want to compile a PV install to use a specific Python interpreter and enviro…

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## [Glyph question](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/glyph-question/7239)

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**Author:** [@granzer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/granzer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/glyph-question/7239 "2021-05-17T10:15:08Z")

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Hello, how to project the glyph vector field to a plane that is at an angle. ie if I want to project the vector to the XZ slice then I use calculator filer to calculate Uxz=U\_XiHat+U\_ZkHat. But what if the slice is rotat…

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## [Displaying magnitude of in-plane vector components.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displaying-magnitude-of-in-plane-vector-components/2173)

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**Author:** [@yek\_irani](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/yek_irani)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displaying-magnitude-of-in-plane-vector-components/2173 "2020-06-10T02:07:21Z")

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Hello, I am re-posting this topic as I have not had a response in three days. If my query below is not clear, please advise and I will re-word. Otherwise, if someone knows the answer, please provide a response. Very mu…

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## [no text appears in the pop-up windows, when moving the cursor on filters](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/no-text-appears-in-the-pop-up-windows-when-moving-the-cursor-on-filters/7223)

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**Author:** [@simonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/simonw)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 9:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/no-text-appears-in-the-pop-up-windows-when-moving-the-cursor-on-filters/7223 "2021-05-17T09:29:11Z")

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Dear all, I am using paraview on a virtual macine (VM-ware). My problem is not a big issue, however it would be great if this problem could be fixed. When I move my cursor on arbitrary filters (e.g. Clip, Rescale, Warp…

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## [Using Paraview.simple externally Numpy error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-paraview-simple-externally-numpy-error/5630)

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**Author:** [@Alexandros](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Alexandros)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-paraview-simple-externally-numpy-error/5630 "2021-05-17T08:13:31Z")

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Dear all, I need to run paraview.simple externaly on my python distribution for extracting several results. I followed the instructions found online and added to pythonpath the following: /home/alexandrosstathas/PlotEn…

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## [Error message: qt.qpa.xcb: X server does not support XInput 2](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-message-qt-qpa-xcb-x-server-does-not-support-xinput-2/6487)

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**Author:** [@fab\_str](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fab_str)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-message-qt-qpa-xcb-x-server-does-not-support-xinput-2/6487 "2021-05-15T18:46:01Z")

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I have installed paraview version 5.7.0 on my WSL1 Ubuntu 20.04.2, but when I try to run the program by typing paraview, I get the following error message: qt.qpa.xcb: X server does not support XInput 2 failed to get …

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## [Missed \_lzma.cpython-38-darwin.so in ParaView 5.9.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missed-lzma-cpython-38-darwin-so-in-paraview-5-9-0/6515)

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**Author:** [@MBG](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/MBG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missed-lzma-cpython-38-darwin-so-in-paraview-5-9-0/6515 "2021-05-15T18:42:41Z")

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We can’t load ‘lzma’ module in ParaView Python console: \>\>\> import lzma Traceback (most recent call last): File "\<console\>", line 1, in \<module\> File "/Applications/ParaView-5.9.0.app/Contents/Libraries/lib/python3.…

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## [v5.8.1 build only finds /usr system python3](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/v5-8-1-build-only-finds-usr-system-python3/5916)

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**Author:** [@kschau](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kschau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/v5-8-1-build-only-finds-usr-system-python3/5916 "2021-05-15T18:30:08Z")

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I am building a CANONICAL edition of v5.8.1 with python support, however I am struggling to set the python3 library, executable, include dir, etc. away from the system python3. As a result, all my downstream scripts fail…

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