# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=150

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## [Tried to load a .raw file, showed up blank.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/tried-to-load-a-raw-file-showed-up-blank/6641)

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**Author:** [@Inhahe](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Inhahe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/tried-to-load-a-raw-file-showed-up-blank/6641 "2021-03-08T12:04:59Z")

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I have a .raw file, 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1000x1000x1000, and I loaded it with Image Reader. I don’t know which reader I should use. The options that come up are Image Reader, VisltMirandaReader, and VisltRAWReader. I hav…

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## [Additional pvbatch modules for HPC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/additional-pvbatch-modules-for-hpc/6624)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Convergence](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Captain_Convergence)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/additional-pvbatch-modules-for-hpc/6624 "2021-03-08T09:42:21Z")

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Dear all, I am experiencing issues when using pvbatch in a HPC environment. Here I present 2 examples : Here I have uploaded a streaklines snapshot where some streaklines become invisible when they pass through certain…

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## [Reading Particle Data from Fluent](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-particle-data-from-fluent/1091)

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**Author:** [@Roberts](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Roberts)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-particle-data-from-fluent/1091 "2021-03-08T02:18:53Z")

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Hi, I am wondering if anyone has any advice on exporting unsteady particle data from fluent to be read into ParaView. The options for exporting particle data from fluent are CFD-Post (.xml), Ensight Format (This doesn’…

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## [How to get axes coordinates of a RenderView panel?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-axes-coordinates-of-a-renderview-panel/6627)

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**Author:** [@wyan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wyan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-axes-coordinates-of-a-renderview-panel/6627 "2021-03-05T17:59:27Z")

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Hello! I am curious about how to get the axes coordinates of the four corners of a RenderView panel. For example, I can see data within the range \[x0,x1)x\[y0,y1) from this panel and I want to know exactly x0,x1,y0, and y…

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## [Calculate the divergence of a vector field using paraview filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-the-divergence-of-a-vector-field-using-paraview-filter/6617)

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**Author:** [@Renard](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Renard)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-the-divergence-of-a-vector-field-using-paraview-filter/6617 "2021-03-05T12:48:26Z")

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Hi, I have a Python code that reads and analyses a VTU file using the vtk library for python. The file has a vector field stored in it. I would like to calculate the divergence of this vector field. I know Paraview can …

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## [GUI not working properly on LineChartView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gui-not-working-properly-on-linechartview/6602)

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**Author:** [@fpradelli94](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fpradelli94)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gui-not-working-properly-on-linechartview/6602 "2021-03-05T09:07:54Z")

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Hi, I’m new to ParaView and I’m following the tutorials given in the textbook provided on the website. I’m using Ubuntu Mate 20.4 and my version of Paraview is 5.9 (the latest, I think). Following Exercise 2.14 (plot o…

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## [How do I measure the surface area of a vtk file in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-measure-the-surface-area-of-a-vtk-file-in-paraview/1958)

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**Author:** [@meng](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/meng)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-measure-the-surface-area-of-a-vtk-file-in-paraview/1958 "2021-03-04T20:47:15Z")

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Hello Everyone. I have a number of .vtk files that make up the surfaces of a tetrahedral mesh. I need to measure the surface areas of a number of these .vtk files. Using ParaView 5.6.0, and following the procedure out…

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## [superbuild for 5.7.0 fails on ARM system - Could not configure LLVM for the target system processor aarch64](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/superbuild-for-5-7-0-fails-on-arm-system-could-not-configure-llvm-for-the-target-system-processor-aarch64/6616)

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**Author:** [@aerogt3](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aerogt3)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/superbuild-for-5-7-0-fails-on-arm-system-could-not-configure-llvm-for-the-target-system-processor-aarch64/6616 "2021-03-04T19:17:38Z")

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I’m trying to build 5.7.0 using the superbuild on an ARM-based aws graviton system, but get the following errors: cmake -D CMAKE\_INSTALL\_PREFIX=/data/paraview/$pvVer -D mesa\_USE\_SWR=OFF -D ENABLE\_llvm=ON -D ENABLE\_pyth…

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## [Do not display thickness when drawing vtk files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/do-not-display-thickness-when-drawing-vtk-files/6615)

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**Author:** [@code-whale](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/code-whale)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/do-not-display-thickness-when-drawing-vtk-files/6615 "2021-03-04T14:49:05Z")

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Hello, I am a beginner of paraview, I try to use paraview to open my simulated vtk file, as shown in the figure, I found that I can not see the thickness in the GUI interface of paraview. And I would also like to ask how…

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## [Extracting patches by name from EnsightGold file - pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-patches-by-name-from-ensightgold-file-pvpython/6599)

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**Author:** [@Lorenzo\_Cozzi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Lorenzo_Cozzi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-patches-by-name-from-ensightgold-file-pvpython/6599 "2021-03-04T10:32:23Z")

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Dear all, I am dealing with an EnsightGold file representing a CFD solution on a mesh with several boundary patches. I need to extract the ‘inlet’ and ‘outlet’ patches to perform the post-processing. I need to apply an …

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## [Paraview is Rendering in Only 1/4 of View](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-is-rendering-in-only-1-4-of-view/6586)

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**Author:** [@gmcauley](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gmcauley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-is-rendering-in-only-1-4-of-view/6586 "2021-03-04T12:54:35Z")

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I am running Paraview on my Chromebook in a Linux container which is running Debian 10. When I add a source (so far have tried sphere, cylinder and box), it gets rendered in the bottom left corner of the RenderView. Wh…

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## [Unstructured Grid Individual Face Areas](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unstructured-grid-individual-face-areas/6606)

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**Author:** [@Ian\_Roberts](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ian_Roberts)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unstructured-grid-individual-face-areas/6606 "2021-03-04T10:21:11Z")

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I am trying to extract the individual area of each face on an unstructured surface grid from OpenFOAM. I have tried using both the PythonCalculator (area(input\[0\])) and Quality features but this seems to be limited to j…

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## [ScreenShots interpolations](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/screenshots-interpolations/6594)

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**Author:** [@Corentin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Corentin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/screenshots-interpolations/6594 "2021-03-04T09:58:55Z")

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Hello, I do screenshots of slices in Grayscale in Paraview. I set up a transparent background, and when I read my images (with Matlab for example), I see that the pixels surrounding my object are interpolated between th…

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## [Choppy streamlines](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/choppy-streamlines/6560)

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**Author:** [@30Kaz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/30Kaz)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/choppy-streamlines/6560 "2021-03-04T09:22:51Z")

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Hello. I’m trying to draw streamlines, but for some reason, the stream lines are so choppy as in the photos. I tried both point cloud seed and line seed, but neither was good. Can I fix this by tuning paramters?

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## [how can I extract python script?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-extract-python-script/6603)

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**Author:** [@Pppp](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pppp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-extract-python-script/6603 "2021-03-04T08:52:40Z")

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If I have applied vtk file as input and used curvature filter to the input file. How can I extract the python script or codes which is been used to the input data. Is there any option from paraview to view the codes done…

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## [Visualizing Complex E&M Modes CSV File](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-complex-e-m-modes-csv-file/6611)

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**Author:** [@electronsandstuff](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/electronsandstuff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-complex-e-m-modes-csv-file/6611 "2021-03-04T08:25:28Z")

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Hey guys! Sorry that I’m a little new to paraview. I have a CSV file of the form: x, y, z, Ex, Ey, Ez, Bx, By, Bz 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0+0.0i, 0.0+0.0i, 0.0+0.0i, … It represents an EM mode of a given f…

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## [Stream tracer seeds from points in a CSV](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-seeds-from-points-in-a-csv/6607)

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**Author:** [@garage\_physicist](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/garage_physicist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-seeds-from-points-in-a-csv/6607 "2021-03-04T01:00:04Z")

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Hi All, I want to feed ParaView a set of specific x, y, and z values for the stream tracer seeds, e.g. from a CSV file. How can I do this? Thanks.

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## [How to get Force Distribution on body](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-force-distribution-on-body/5815)

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**Author:** [@Om\_Jagtap](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Om_Jagtap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-force-distribution-on-body/5815 "2021-03-03T21:16:54Z")

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Hey, I have performed an aerodynamics simulation for which I want to get the force values along the length of the body. Is it possible to get the force values Fx, Fy, Fz on the body cells? I tried the F = p\*Normals\_Y , …

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## [use h5py in plugin](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/use-h5py-in-plugin/6291)

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**Author:** [@nschloe](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nschloe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/use-h5py-in-plugin/6291 "2021-03-03T20:21:47Z")

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I would like to use h5py in a Python plugin. When trying to import it, I’m getting ERROR: In /builds/gitlab-kitware-sciviz-ci/build/superbuild/paraview/src/VTK/Filters/Python/vtkPythonAlgorithm.cxx, line 112 vtkPythonAl…

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## [Paraview 5.9 and GLTF2.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-and-gltf2-0/6591)

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**Author:** [@jbbarre](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jbbarre)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-and-gltf2-0/6591 "2021-03-03T14:42:43Z")

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Hello, in Paraview 5.9.0, I need to export a scene using the GLTF format. But I can’t open the file with Blender 2.92 or the gltf loader that gives me the error: THREE.GLTFLoader: Failed to load buffer “buffer6235536.bi…

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## [how to animate over row in a csv file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-animate-over-row-in-a-csv-file/6590)

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**Author:** [@uhapppy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/uhapppy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-animate-over-row-in-a-csv-file/6590 "2021-03-03T07:19:09Z")

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i have data of 3D point from a N-Body simulation the data of the 3D point are in a csv file i am able to plot the point from this file the problem is that the data are from 5000 body but my csv file have 2.5million row s…

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## [How to build paraview for all linux platforms: like ubutun and centOS...](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-build-paraview-for-all-linux-platforms-like-ubutun-and-centos/6576)

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**Author:** [@sharon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sharon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-build-paraview-for-all-linux-platforms-like-ubutun-and-centos/6576 "2021-03-02T11:19:29Z")

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Dear Experts, I want to build paraview linux version that can be run on all Linux platforms, like ubutun, centOS… How can I do it?

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## [Animating glyphs in Blender using BVTKnodes](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animating-glyphs-in-blender-using-bvtknodes/6579)

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**Author:** [@Suraj\_Vibromech](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Suraj_Vibromech)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animating-glyphs-in-blender-using-bvtknodes/6579 "2021-03-02T10:23:09Z")

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Good Day, I have installed BVTKnodes plugin for Blender and have created the streamlines and sphere glyphs as two separate blender meshes. I am creating these by referencing to the paraview filters. Similar to using the…

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## [vtkTableBasedClipDataSet.cxx line 1810 Error - no input scalars](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtktablebasedclipdataset-cxx-line-1810-error-no-input-scalars/6581)

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**Author:** [@Terry](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Terry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtktablebasedclipdataset-cxx-line-1810-error-no-input-scalars/6581 "2021-03-02T08:47:30Z")

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Hi, I am not able to resolve this issue. And here is a picture of the outcome. The bottom half is missing. It should not be possible to see the “hole” as this is all one solid block. isoVolume|690x269 Everytime I tr…

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## [Paraview crash when clicking Apply Button](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-when-clicking-apply-button/6575)

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**Author:** [@sr\_1123](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sr_1123)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-when-clicking-apply-button/6575 "2021-03-01T20:58:46Z")

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Hi I am trying to read in a .vtk file to Paraview in Windows 10 system. However, when i click the Apply button, it crashes the Paraview. I have attached the vtk file below. Any advice would be appreciated. receiver.vtk …

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## [How can I make use of interactive select points when I am using volume rendering in paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-make-use-of-interactive-select-points-when-i-am-using-volume-rendering-in-paraview/6572)

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**Author:** [@Samanvith\_Sam](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Samanvith_Sam)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-make-use-of-interactive-select-points-when-i-am-using-volume-rendering-in-paraview/6572 "2021-03-01T16:00:30Z")

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I have a 3d data set and I have created a 3d volume render of the dataset. I want to display the values of the data when I hover the cursor over the 3d volume, but that is not happening. I have observed that "interactive…

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## [how to map nonuniform color to display with high resolution?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-map-nonuniform-color-to-display-with-high-resolution/6561)

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**Author:** [@aquanaut](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aquanaut)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-map-nonuniform-color-to-display-with-high-resolution/6561 "2021-03-01T16:00:20Z")

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hi ,how can I display the color to distinguish the most blue part.Thank you very much.

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## [cylinder with varying radius](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cylinder-with-varying-radius/1212)

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**Author:** [@gbug](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gbug)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cylinder-with-varying-radius/1212 "2021-03-01T14:27:48Z")

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Hi! I have a distribution of channel width along its axis (in a csv-file), smth like this: "z, cm","w, um" 0.00000000e+00,7.92667177e+01 1.00000000e-01,7.92601798e+01 2.00000000e-01,7.92410225e+01 3.00000000e-01,7.9209…

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## [Axes label do not scaling righ when save the screenshot at higher resolution.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/axes-label-do-not-scaling-righ-when-save-the-screenshot-at-higher-resolution/6567)

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**Author:** [@Yang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Yang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/axes-label-do-not-scaling-righ-when-save-the-screenshot-at-higher-resolution/6567 "2021-03-01T12:56:52Z")

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When I save the screenshot of the following results in a higher resolution, the font size of the axes label in the png file does not scaling. This is the result in paraview Note that the axes label font size on the …

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## [3D Contour Plot with techplot data file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3d-contour-plot-with-techplot-data-file/6564)

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**Author:** [@Rajashekar6818](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Rajashekar6818)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2021, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3d-contour-plot-with-techplot-data-file/6564 "2021-03-01T09:15:19Z")

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Dear All, I want to plot a 3D contour. The datafile I have is the .dat file. It has zones data with XYZC points, there are 36 zones. VARIABLES=“X”,“Y”,“Z”,“W” ZONE T=" 1 "N= 930 E= 450 F=FEPO…

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