# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=142

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## [How to add include directories to manual plugin build](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-add-include-directories-to-manual-plugin-build/5214)

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**Author:** [@Fabian188](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Fabian188)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-add-include-directories-to-manual-plugin-build/5214 "2021-05-15T16:06:30Z")

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We have a plugin which we build for many years for PV. We adopted it to the new structure and it works fine with the plugin-builder. For Mac I try to integrate it with the paraview-superbuild. I have a superbuild in pv\_…

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## [Offscreen rendering using OSPray in Docker Container](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/offscreen-rendering-using-ospray-in-docker-container/7193)

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**Author:** [@ThomasMichelon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ThomasMichelon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/offscreen-rendering-using-ospray-in-docker-container/7193 "2021-05-15T15:26:18Z")

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Hello, I am quite new to paraview. I’m trying to automate a render through OSPray Pathtracer using a python script in a Docker container. The script works by running it with ./pvbatch monscrypt.py while browsing the con…

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## [Using Tesla K40c for rendering locally.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-tesla-k40c-for-rendering-locally/7207)

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**Author:** [@ChrisX](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ChrisX)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-tesla-k40c-for-rendering-locally/7207 "2021-05-15T10:28:04Z")

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Hello, I make animations from calculations with ParaView and save the images as \*\*.png files. My computer has 2 graphics cards: -Nvidia Quadro K620 for the screen. -Nvidia Tesla K40c for cuda calculations without scr…

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## [Error PVTU Files ~ URGENT](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-pvtu-files-urgent/7214)

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**Author:** [@Holly\_O\_Neill](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Holly_O_Neill)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-pvtu-files-urgent/7214 "2021-05-14T18:12:47Z")

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Hello I am trying to read pvtu files but each time this error pops up… I redownloaded paraview and the files just to make sure and now the VTU files aren’t even working… ERROR: In C:\\glr\\builds\\paraview\\paraview-ci\\bui…

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## [Resample to Image Filter Upper Bounds?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-to-image-filter-upper-bounds/7236)

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**Author:** [@mconti](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mconti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-to-image-filter-upper-bounds/7236 "2021-05-14T17:37:35Z")

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Hey there, I am running into issues getting a segmentation fault when I am using the ‘Resample to Image Filter’ and setting my sampling dimensions too high. For example, using the dimensions \[2000, 650, 800\] on my large…

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## [Stream Lines too short / Tetrahedralize doesnt seem to work](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-lines-too-short-tetrahedralize-doesnt-seem-to-work/7172)

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**Author:** [@coreman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/coreman)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-lines-too-short-tetrahedralize-doesnt-seem-to-work/7172 "2021-05-14T15:27:17Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to produce some magnetic field lines, similar to the ones on this picture: Obviously I cant really achieve such a wholesome picture:P but for starters I want to achieve the same lenght on magneti…

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## [Place images in png format in 3D space](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/place-images-in-png-format-in-3d-space/7231)

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**Author:** [@shaw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/shaw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/place-images-in-png-format-in-3d-space/7231 "2021-05-14T08:40:54Z")

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How to define the size of an image in png and place in the Cartesian (X-Y-Z) space in Paraview?

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## [Is there a way to "Threshold" based on Stream Line lenght? Or generally not show "Short" streamlines?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-threshold-based-on-stream-line-lenght-or-generally-not-show-short-streamlines/7178)

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**Author:** [@coreman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/coreman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-threshold-based-on-stream-line-lenght-or-generally-not-show-short-streamlines/7178 "2021-05-12T18:58:43Z")

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Have been working literally for weeks to make a picture with good streamlines but cant get it to work. So I was thinking maybe I can somehow “cut” the shorter streamlines and only show the lengthy ones

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## [Is there a reader for Analyze 7.5 hdr/img 3D image format?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-reader-for-analyze-7-5-hdr-img-3d-image-format/7209)

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**Author:** [@PetrKryslUCSD](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PetrKryslUCSD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-there-a-reader-for-analyze-7-5-hdr-img-3d-image-format/7209 "2021-05-12T14:45:23Z")

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I can read the img file with the “raw” reader. It is a bit fiddly because I have to first poke around the header to find out the dimensions and the data type. So I’m wondering if anyone has a plug-in or something to read…

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## [Dynamic streamlines](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamic-streamlines/7219)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamic-streamlines/7219 "2021-05-12T14:26:18Z")

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Hello, I would like to make a dynamic rendering with this dataset. Ideally, some arrows moving along the lines showing the wind/particule direction. I’m not yet demanding with the accuracy of the analysis but at the t…

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## [Change name of dataset](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/change-name-of-dataset/7215)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/change-name-of-dataset/7215 "2021-05-12T11:37:59Z")

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Hello, I have a dataset that is named p is it possible to rename it differently? the only workaround that I found to do these is to use calculator, but this will copy the dataset with another name instead of simply rep…

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## [Difficulty in taking the slice at a specified angle of 78 degree in clockwise direction from vertical axis](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/difficulty-in-taking-the-slice-at-a-specified-angle-of-78-degree-in-clockwise-direction-from-vertical-axis/7212)

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**Author:** [@proxy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/proxy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/difficulty-in-taking-the-slice-at-a-specified-angle-of-78-degree-in-clockwise-direction-from-vertical-axis/7212 "2021-05-12T11:32:21Z")

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Hello Experts, I wanted to take a slice at angle of 78 degree from vertical axis (y-axis). I am confused regarding the convention used in the Paraview. For example: if I put the slice normal as : 1, 0, 0 then it’s clea…

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## [3D building format](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3d-building-format/7211)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3d-building-format/7211 "2021-05-12T08:00:50Z")

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Hello, I’m mixing 3D building with analysis. I usually work with 3D format like 3DS, FBX, DAO… but these seems not fit to Paraview. So far, my best workflow is to convert my 3D models to .stl with Rhinoceros 3D. Is t…

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## [Data NOT present in all pieces (unstructured grid) is not shown.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/data-not-present-in-all-pieces-unstructured-grid-is-not-shown/7199)

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**Author:** [@user223](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/user223)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/data-not-present-in-all-pieces-unstructured-grid-is-not-shown/7199 "2021-05-11T15:23:21Z")

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I have an unstructured grid with multiple pieces. A cell data (“damage” for example) exists for few of these pieces but not for others. Now, Paraview won’t show it in the list of data viewable (only the data common to al…

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## [Manually move data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/manually-move-data/7208)

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**Author:** [@frank\_forster](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/frank_forster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/manually-move-data/7208 "2021-05-11T14:14:55Z")

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Hello, Is that possible to manually move data in paraview ? I have several data set which are not at the same place because of coordinates errors. Thanks, Frank

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## [\[pvpython\] Optimizing for performance](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-optimizing-for-performance/7205)

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**Author:** [@luco](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/luco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-optimizing-for-performance/7205 "2021-05-11T14:09:35Z")

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Hi, Heads-up: I am fairly new to Paraview. I have been running pvpython (ParaView version 5.6.0) on a HPC cluster with many cores and lots of memory available, but the scripts seem to run very slowly, no matter the res…

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## [Paraview not reading correctly particles h5 file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-reading-correctly-particles-h5-file/7141)

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**Author:** [@rw31415](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rw31415)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-reading-correctly-particles-h5-file/7141 "2021-05-11T13:32:35Z")

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I’ve been struggling with an issue on paraview trying to read a h5 file (TRACERS1\_1.h5 (31.3 KB)) with positions and velocities of some particles in it using an xdmf file ( XDMF\_TRACERS1-LP\_reading\_instructions.xdmf (997…

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## [Problem in box slicing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-in-box-slicing/7192)

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**Author:** [@proxy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/proxy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-in-box-slicing/7192 "2021-05-11T08:28:31Z")

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Hello experts, I am facing a weird problem in slicing feature of the Paraview 5.9.0 version. I have a cylinder, I wanted a box slice, since I am interested in a small section of the domain (particularly at the cylinder …

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## [Temporal interpolator screws up Resample with dataset](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/temporal-interpolator-screws-up-resample-with-dataset/7194)

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**Author:** [@Massimiliano\_Leoni](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Massimiliano_Leoni)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/temporal-interpolator-screws-up-resample-with-dataset/7194 "2021-05-11T08:27:36Z")

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Hello, I ran into some quite disturbing behaviour using ParaView 5.9.0 on a Linux machine. My solution file contains a flow field from Navier-Stokes, time-dependent. I want to compute fluxes across a given surface over …

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## [Thermal comfort, PPD and PMV index in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/thermal-comfort-ppd-and-pmv-index-in-paraview/7200)

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**Author:** [@Andrea](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Andrea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/thermal-comfort-ppd-and-pmv-index-in-paraview/7200 "2021-05-11T07:46:44Z")

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Hi, If i have a temperature and a velocity field, it is possible to calculate the PPD and PMV index? I searched in filters but I did not find a dedicated filter to thermal comfort. Is there a plugin or extension that I …

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## [Get the filename in the python programmable filter.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-the-filename-in-the-python-programmable-filter/7188)

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**Author:** [@Pauly1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pauly1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-the-filename-in-the-python-programmable-filter/7188 "2021-05-10T21:43:34Z")

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Hi Mathieu, I have a quite similar question, but I would like to get the filename in the python programmable filter. Over there, what’s the similar function as GetActiveSource().FileName? Thanks very much for your help.

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## [Python table reader with multiblock structure](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-table-reader-with-multiblock-structure/6895)

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**Author:** [@xseryd](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/xseryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-table-reader-with-multiblock-structure/6895 "2021-05-10T07:13:39Z")

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Hello, I created a python table reader using the VTKPythonAlgorithmBase and @smproxy.reader. From the standard functions I implemented SetFileName, GetTimestepValues, GetDataArraySelection, RequestInformation and Reque…

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## [Open a cube file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/open-a-cube-file/7187)

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**Author:** [@Maria\_co](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Maria_co)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 6:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/open-a-cube-file/7187 "2021-05-10T06:29:08Z")

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Hi, I found an external software that creates the molecule, and calculates the electron density, orbitals, etc … This software creates a file in cube format. When I open the file with paraview, I can get the result with…

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## [How do I get a graph of a global variable versus time?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-graph-of-a-global-variable-versus-time/7186)

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**Author:** [@wei\_peng](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wei_peng)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-graph-of-a-global-variable-versus-time/7186 "2021-05-10T06:27:00Z")

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Dear All, Now, I have a series of exodus files, where the value of each element is known, such as elastic energy density \\rho\_{elstic}, and the mesh is an adaptive mesh. Need to calculate the elastic energy E = \\iint\\…

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## [Get Pipeline Filename String](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-pipeline-filename-string/3762)

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**Author:** [@avsd](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/avsd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-pipeline-filename-string/3762 "2020-03-09T03:47:38Z")

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Hi…I can’t seem to locate the python script function for accessing the filename of the currently selected Render View. I just want to access/print the text string of the filename…what is the python script command for tha…

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## [Importing tecplot (plt) files with time stamp in Paraview.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/importing-tecplot-plt-files-with-time-stamp-in-paraview/1709)

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**Author:** [@marient](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/marient)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/importing-tecplot-plt-files-with-time-stamp-in-paraview/1709 "2021-05-09T21:00:32Z")

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We would like to import a sequence of snapshots to generate an animation in Paraview. The trouble is that the files were originally generated in Tecplot (extension plt). The sequence is correctly imported in Paraview, bu…

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## [Issues with the vector display](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-the-vector-display/7182)

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**Author:** [@baba](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/baba)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-the-vector-display/7182 "2021-05-09T11:55:52Z")

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Hello there, I use paraview in combination with openFOAM and I am a total noob in both. I tried to run the first tutorial in openFOAM, but I have some problems with vector rendering there. The only vector I have in my…

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## [Getting started with pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/getting-started-with-pvpython/7180)

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**Author:** [@Clark\_Clark](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Clark_Clark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/getting-started-with-pvpython/7180 "2021-05-08T23:53:01Z")

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Hello. I am so new to paraview, I am at page 12 of the Paraview Guide. I have the GUI working. However, I am asked to type from the terminal “pvpython” followed by “from paraview.simple import \*”. The result is not what …

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## [Backward and Forward Integration in Stream Tracer](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backward-and-forward-integration-in-stream-tracer/7176)

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**Author:** [@coreman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/coreman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backward-and-forward-integration-in-stream-tracer/7176 "2021-05-08T16:39:33Z")

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Hi there! Basically, I want to one-color the Streamlines where “z” component is “positive” and one-color the streamlines where the same component is “negative” (on Point / Sphere Source with center (0,0,0) ) I dont thi…

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## [How to batch file and make multiple VTK files into video](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-batch-file-and-make-multiple-vtk-files-into-video/7174)

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**Author:** [@code-whale](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/code-whale)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-batch-file-and-make-multiple-vtk-files-into-video/7174 "2021-05-08T16:13:49Z")

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Dear Paraview Team, I am a beginner of paraview. I have imported 100 VTK files in paraview at one time. I would like to ask if there is a way to quickly set each file to surface display and dye the Z component(That is to…

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