# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=15

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## [Changing X and Y axis scale of graph without transform](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/changing-x-and-y-axis-scale-of-graph-without-transform/16819)

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**Author:** [@Shashi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Shashi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/changing-x-and-y-axis-scale-of-graph-without-transform/16819 "2025-06-16T06:20:52Z")

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Is there a way to scale x axis and y axis differently without scaling the underlying data using a transform filter? Zooming in using camera or view options is decreasing resolution. I am using transform1.Transform.Scal…

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## [An example of .vts file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/an-example-of-vts-file/16793)

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**Author:** [@mdev](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mdev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/an-example-of-vts-file/16793 "2025-06-16T06:03:18Z")

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Hello, Could anyone please provide me with a simple working example of .vts file? Thank you.

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## [Analysing hemodynamics in particular section of patient specific 3D model](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/analysing-hemodynamics-in-particular-section-of-patient-specific-3d-model/16816)

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**Author:** [@anuj](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/anuj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/analysing-hemodynamics-in-particular-section-of-patient-specific-3d-model/16816 "2025-06-15T17:22:59Z")

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In ParaView, is there any way to get the variation range of haemodynamic parameters by selecting a particular section of the patient-specific 3D model?

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## [Paraview for MacBooks running M4](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-for-macbooks-running-m4/16812)

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**Author:** [@Stacey.Whitmore](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Stacey.Whitmore)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-for-macbooks-running-m4/16812 "2025-06-14T17:56:19Z")

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Just got a Mac with an m4 chip and I’m bummed to see that none of the ParaView downloads support Macs with the newer M4 chip and I won’t be able to run ParaView on my Mac. Are there any plans for a ParaView install that…

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## [Trouble Running ParaView 5.13.3 on HPC Cluster: Missing libGL.so.1 and libglapi.so.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-running-paraview-5-13-3-on-hpc-cluster-missing-libgl-so-1-and-libglapi-so-0/16749)

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**Author:** [@Hemiao\_Zhang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Hemiao_Zhang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-running-paraview-5-13-3-on-hpc-cluster-missing-libgl-so-1-and-libglapi-so-0/16749 "2025-06-13T11:18:55Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to install and run ParaView 5.13.3 on a Linux-based HPC system (Stanford’s Sherlock cluster), but I’m running into some shared library issues. I’ve tested both: The standard MPI Linux build: ParaVie…

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## [Build install catalyst ctest n°17 fail when wrap fortran is selected](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-install-catalyst-ctest-n-17-fail-when-wrap-fortran-is-selected/16547)

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**Author:** [@jml](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jml)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-install-catalyst-ctest-n-17-fail-when-wrap-fortran-is-selected/16547 "2025-06-13T09:59:03Z")

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Hello, i try to build catalyst in apptainer container ubuntu 24.04LTS. I have these errors during the ctest: ./Source/CTest/cmCTestRunTest.cxx:272 CMake Error at /opt/catalyst/tests/abi\_tests/nm.cmake:90 (message): Un…

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## [Colorby field not getting rendered/updated from script](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/colorby-field-not-getting-rendered-updated-from-script/16801)

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**Author:** [@Shashi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Shashi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/colorby-field-not-getting-rendered-updated-from-script/16801 "2025-06-13T07:47:00Z")

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Hey all I am facing an issue with Colorby field not getting updated and rendered based on my choice. After running the script i get a full blue graph which is not desired. However if i change colorby to something arbitr…

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## [Searching for files in Pipeline Browser while in VR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/searching-for-files-in-pipeline-browser-while-in-vr/16807)

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**Author:** [@gaholly](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gaholly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/searching-for-files-in-pipeline-browser-while-in-vr/16807 "2025-06-13T07:22:40Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if there was a way to easily search for files while in the VR experience using ParaView. For example, I would be able to type in a file name while in VR, and ParaView would take me to that file and l…

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## [Adjusting Volume/Surface Rendering After Threshold Filtering in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adjusting-volume-surface-rendering-after-threshold-filtering-in-paraview/16784)

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**Author:** [@Qwenthur](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Qwenthur)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adjusting-volume-surface-rendering-after-threshold-filtering-in-paraview/16784 "2025-06-12T10:09:36Z")

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Hi all, I used the Threshold filter to exclude cells where m = 0 in a .vtk file generated by mumax (which records magnetization states). However, when using volume rendering, the result always appears white and blurry (…

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## [Reading error with VTKHDF file with large number of timesteps](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-error-with-vtkhdf-file-with-large-number-of-timesteps/16776)

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**Author:** [@jfavre](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jfavre)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-error-with-vtkhdf-file-with-large-number-of-timesteps/16776 "2025-06-12T07:10:05Z")

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Dear Support I have converted a time-series of data with 10641 timesteps, for which I have already created an animation, so I know that I have valid data. I saved the data with the command SaveData(‘/capstor/scratch/cs…

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## [PVserver locally](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-locally/16794)

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**Author:** [@Frankx9](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Frankx9)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-locally/16794 "2025-06-11T13:51:23Z")

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Hi, I was trying to setup paraview with MPI locally running mpirun -np 4 pvserver but I got this error ( 0.503s) \[pvserver \] vtkSocket.cxx:202 ERR| vtkServerSocket (0x5572ec0904c0): Socket error …

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## [Surface area of isosurface](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/surface-area-of-isosurface/4381)

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**Author:** [@dutta-alankar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dutta-alankar)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/surface-area-of-isosurface/4381 "2025-06-10T16:31:42Z")

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How can I calculate the surface area of an isosurface from a 3D dataset? Additionally, the surface is highly corrugated with fractal nature so I also wish to see how the calculated surface area changes with smoothing.

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## [backface appears to not work](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backface-appears-to-not-work/16585)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backface-appears-to-not-work/16585 "2025-06-10T15:08:34Z")

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I am trying to use backface removal in 5.13.1. It appears to not work. Is this user error, or an issue? Pre 6.0.0 master, builtin server, Linux can.exo. Apply Wireframe Advanced. Backface - Cull backface Advanced. …

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## [Particle tracer crashing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-tracer-crashing/16786)

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**Author:** [@lukebouwmeester](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lukebouwmeester)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-tracer-crashing/16786 "2025-06-10T07:53:30Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to use the particle tracer filter with some ensight gold format data but Paraview is crashing without any error displayed. I have also tried to run it with the --log option but no error is logged. I’m on …

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## [Drawing contour lines on the edges of contour plots](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/drawing-contour-lines-on-the-edges-of-contour-plots/16782)

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**Author:** [@scabo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/scabo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/drawing-contour-lines-on-the-edges-of-contour-plots/16782 "2025-06-09T20:34:18Z")

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Hi I have drawn a velocity contour plot, but i cannot draw the contour lines which will make the edges of the contour more bold. I see there are contour iso lines but they are not getting placed exactly on the edges of …

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## [OSPRay support not available](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ospray-support-not-available/12152)

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**Author:** [@caladoa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/caladoa)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ospray-support-not-available/12152 "2025-06-09T18:03:31Z")

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Greetings, I was trying to do some ray trace rendering, but I am missing the option for ‘Enable Ray Tracing’ in the view settings. Also in the material editor shows “OSPray support not available”. Any ideas? PV client …

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## [SPH Volume Interpolation filter not updating at new timesteps](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sph-volume-interpolation-filter-not-updating-at-new-timesteps/15208)

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**Author:** [@Nadun\_19](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nadun_19)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sph-volume-interpolation-filter-not-updating-at-new-timesteps/15208 "2025-06-09T17:44:50Z")

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Hello, I am having a issue using the SPH Volume Interpolation filter for a sph dataset overtime. This filter does not seem to update at each timestep and I have to manually refresh the filter. I am using Paraview 5.13.…

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## [Parallel partitions visualization](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parallel-partitions-visualization/16777)

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**Author:** [@giorgianig](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/giorgianig)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parallel-partitions-visualization/16777 "2025-06-06T09:51:36Z")

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Dear all, I have an OpenFOAM case that I run in parallel and I load using the classic .foam file. Is there a simple way to visualize the parallel partitions? The case is a multi-region problem, so in the dropdown list …

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## [Paraview producing weird contour coloring](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-producing-weird-contour-coloring/16783)

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**Author:** [@scabo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/scabo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-producing-weird-contour-coloring/16783 "2025-06-06T00:36:13Z")

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Hi I am attaching a contour picture-I have scaled it from 0 to 0.5. 0.5 is white in the legend but on the contour i cannot see any white. It colored them all by black. What is happening here, any one please help??

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## [I want to see all the weld beads.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-want-to-see-all-the-weld-beads/16781)

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**Author:** [@pixel\_code.22](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pixel_code.22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-want-to-see-all-the-weld-beads/16781 "2025-06-05T18:03:09Z")

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Hi everyone, I’d like to know how to configure my Paraview to see all the weld beads, as each bead represents a step.

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## [Creating equidistant streamlines on a surface](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/creating-equidistant-streamlines-on-a-surface/16760)

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**Author:** [@scabo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/scabo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/creating-equidistant-streamlines-on-a-surface/16760 "2025-06-05T12:18:11Z")

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Hi I have a 3D flow and I want to create equidistant stramlines on a slice. For that i am using the streamtracer function but how can i create streamlines that has constant spacing of streamfunction values? Streamtracer…

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## [Issue with Playing TXT Group in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-playing-txt-group-in-paraview/16742)

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**Author:** [@Qwenthur](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Qwenthur)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-playing-txt-group-in-paraview/16742 "2025-06-04T11:16:14Z")

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Hi all, When opening a TXT group, I encountered the following issue: the TXT group cannot be played , but a VTK group opened using the same method can be played. By comparing the information of the two groups, I notice…

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## [particle path, wrong ordering?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-path-wrong-ordering/16774)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-path-wrong-ordering/16774 "2025-06-04T11:13:39Z")

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Hello, i have a multiphase simulation in OpenFOAM and would like to use particle path over it. I wanted to recreate the same workflow as stream line from custom source but i am getting really wrong results. I am using …

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## [Paraview error when installing OpenFoam12 on Ubuntu](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-error-when-installing-openfoam12-on-ubuntu/16768)

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**Author:** [@cck](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cck)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-error-when-installing-openfoam12-on-ubuntu/16768 "2025-06-04T10:29:34Z")

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Hello. Brand new user here. My OS is Ubuntu 24.04 (noble). I am following the instructions on how to install openfoam12 here (after other failed attempts at installing openfoam and paraview separately, which I have since…

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## [Clipping a portion of slice along a curved line.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clipping-a-portion-of-slice-along-a-curved-line/16772)

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**Author:** [@scabo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/scabo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clipping-a-portion-of-slice-along-a-curved-line/16772 "2025-06-04T07:58:56Z")

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Hi I want to clip a portion of the slice along a curved line and then calcualte the area averaged properties on that 2 specific surfaces. I have attached the picture and i want to clip along the outer edges of the corne…

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## [Rescale to Data Range: how to do it automatically when switching sets?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rescale-to-data-range-how-to-do-it-automatically-when-switching-sets/13638)

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**Author:** [@PetrKryslUCSD](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PetrKryslUCSD)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rescale-to-data-range-how-to-do-it-automatically-when-switching-sets/13638 "2025-06-03T19:33:03Z")

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I have a .vtu file with 100 scalar datasets. I want to go through them all by using up and down arrows in the dropdown menu below “Colouring”. However, at the moment that doesn’t work because the datasets have differen…

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## [Empty rendering after scaling](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/empty-rendering-after-scaling/16765)

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**Author:** [@Silver](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Silver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/empty-rendering-after-scaling/16765 "2025-06-02T14:57:53Z")

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Hi, I first scaled my volume to \[0, 1\]^3 by: reader = OpenDataFile("./example\_volume.vti") reader.UpdatePipeline() transform = Transform(Input=reader) transform.Transform.Scale = \[1/512, 1/512, 1/512\] transform.UpdateP…

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## [Camera series example code](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/camera-series-example-code/16766)

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**Author:** [@Silver](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Silver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/camera-series-example-code/16766 "2025-06-02T15:04:43Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to create a camera series in python. Is there any example/toy code that I can learn? Thank you.

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## [Bounds&SetPosition](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bounds-setposition/16572)

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**Author:** [@Silver](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Silver)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bounds-setposition/16572 "2025-06-02T14:03:35Z")

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Hi, I met two issues here. My data (512x512x512 volume) is stored in .vti. My paraview version is 5.12.1, python 3.10 I tried to print the bounds by print(reader.GetDataInformation().GetBounds()). But sometimes I got…

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## [Text at tick marks](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/text-at-tick-marks/16763)

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**Author:** [@nqw3412](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nqw3412)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/text-at-tick-marks/16763 "2025-06-02T09:37:40Z")

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Hello to all, I would like to change the numerical tick marks on “AXES GRID” with text. Is this possible? My geometry is in multiples of pi and I would to showcase this. So, instead of having 3.1415, 6.28318, … and so …

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