# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=153

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## [Annotating a filter's input properties](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/annotating-a-filters-input-properties/6361)

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**Author:** [@krvorren](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/krvorren)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/annotating-a-filters-input-properties/6361 "2021-02-08T16:00:48Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to annotate the rotation and translation input parameters of a Transform filter to the top left corner of my render view, but I can’t figure out how to access those properties. I’ve tried two things: …

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## [Export paraview keyframe animation to 3D Studio Max](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-paraview-keyframe-animation-to-3d-studio-max/950)

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**Author:** [@luismestre](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/luismestre)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-paraview-keyframe-animation-to-3d-studio-max/950 "2021-02-08T14:51:24Z")

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Dear Developers and users of Paraview Is it already possible to export Paraview keyframe animation to a visual application such as 3D Studio MAx? Importing geometry into Max via VRLM format is possivel, however the co…

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## [Particle Density Plot](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-density-plot/6417)

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**Author:** [@WEsToMIL](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/WEsToMIL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-density-plot/6417 "2021-02-08T14:33:46Z")

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Hi I’m looking for a way to plot the particle density of a simulation along a single dimension. Basically a histogram of the y-coordinates. At a first glance the histogram filter looks just like the thing I need, howeve…

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## [Problem with animation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-with-animation/6334)

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**Author:** [@DAN](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DAN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-with-animation/6334 "2021-02-08T10:57:54Z")

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Hi friends, The video in the link bellow shows a strange behavior of Paraview. When I search for new files the animations keys defined beforehand last their reference time. This is very annoying. It would be very nice i…

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## [Use computer modern (cm) font in math mode in text (Solved)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/use-computer-modern-cm-font-in-math-mode-in-text-solved/6406)

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**Author:** [@liangwang0734](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/liangwang0734)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/use-computer-modern-cm-font-in-math-mode-in-text-solved/6406 "2021-02-08T09:39:53Z")

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Problem: In Sources-\>Text, or any Colorbar legend title, using a latex math expression like J\_z gives a sans-font-like result, instead of latex default computer modern that is shown in some official references. Switch t…

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## [Intersection between surfaces](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/intersection-between-surfaces/6397)

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**Author:** [@crpiceda](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/crpiceda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/intersection-between-surfaces/6397 "2021-02-08T08:53:26Z")

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Hello, I am trying to extract the intersection line between two Delaunay 2D filters, as shown in the picture. I there a way to this in Paraview? Thanks in advance

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## [Make object always visible](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/make-object-always-visible/6407)

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**Author:** [@liangwang0734](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/liangwang0734)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/make-object-always-visible/6407 "2021-02-06T18:58:06Z")

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Object: Make an object always visible, even when part of it is behind another object. Example: Now we have an outline box and half of it is in a big box, and half of it is outside of big box: Can we make the part ins…

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## [Transform all input vectors](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transform-all-input-vectors/1008)

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**Author:** [@RED](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/RED)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transform-all-input-vectors/1008 "2021-02-05T20:09:50Z")

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I’ve noticed that when a dataset is transformed, not only the coordinate are scaled but also vector data such as the velocity field. I’ve tried to turn off the transform all input vectors option but nothing changed. An…

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## [Xdmf and Paralellized file reading and processing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xdmf-and-paralellized-file-reading-and-processing/412)

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**Author:** [@bastian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bastian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/xdmf-and-paralellized-file-reading-and-processing/412 "2021-02-05T16:21:29Z")

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Dear all, I couldn’t quite find this information on the web so I decided to just go ahead and ask: When opening an Xdmf-file I am asked to choose between the following three readers. Are the first two equal? Someone…

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## [nvindex error when axes enabled](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/nvindex-error-when-axes-enabled/3805)

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**Author:** [@jonreiter](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jonreiter)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/nvindex-error-when-axes-enabled/3805 "2021-02-05T16:16:06Z")

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volume rendering a structured grid using representation “nvidia index” i get: vtkOutputWindow.cxx:76 ERRI nvindex: 1.0 PVPLN main error: Trying to set unsupported z-buffer precision 0. Please verify the status of the X…

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## [Paraview Lite change default representation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-change-default-representation/6354)

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**Author:** [@Francesc\_Costa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Francesc_Costa)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-change-default-representation/6354 "2021-02-05T15:43:00Z")

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Hi, How do I change default representation from ‘Surface’ to ‘Surface with Edges’ in Paraview Lite? I have changed the default in script.js in RepresentationToolbar folder like this: representation: { name: 'Represe…

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## [How to save finite element data to import in Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-save-finite-element-data-to-import-in-paraview/6395)

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**Author:** [@Dimi\_Kallio](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Dimi_Kallio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-save-finite-element-data-to-import-in-paraview/6395 "2021-02-05T15:09:51Z")

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Hello everyone! I have 2D finite element data (originally generated in Matlab) and I am trying to import them in Paraview. My data are organized in the following matrices: CRD(# of nodes, 2) which gives the 2D coordi…

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## [Local Coordinate System in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/local-coordinate-system-in-paraview/6391)

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**Author:** [@az5333](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/az5333)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/local-coordinate-system-in-paraview/6391 "2021-02-05T10:37:36Z")

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Hi. Can you please advise how can I setup local coordinate system in Paraview? Thanks.

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## [questions of unstructured grid vtk (legacy formats)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/questions-of-unstructured-grid-vtk-legacy-formats/6390)

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**Author:** [@marine3454](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/marine3454)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/questions-of-unstructured-grid-vtk-legacy-formats/6390 "2021-02-04T17:17:48Z")

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Hi, I am having an issue when import vtk file (unstructured grid based on legacy format) into ParaView. I use Abaqus to perform FEA and try to plot outputs in ParaView. The geometry is like a tunnel (circular excavati…

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## [Issue when saving animation in .avi](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-when-saving-animation-in-avi/6386)

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**Author:** [@Kihiro\_Bando](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Kihiro_Bando)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-when-saving-animation-in-avi/6386 "2021-02-04T17:53:55Z")

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Hi, I built Paraview 5.9.0 using the following cmake command line cmake \\ -DPARAVIEW\_USE\_PYTHON=ON \\ -DPARAVIEW\_USE\_MPI=ON \\ -DPARAVIEW\_ENABLE\_XDMF2=ON \\ -DPARAVIEW\_ENABLE\_XDMF3=ON \\ -DPARAVIEW\_ENAB…

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## [Adding symbols to Line Chart axis labels](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adding-symbols-to-line-chart-axis-labels/6374)

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**Author:** [@WhosYourData](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/WhosYourData)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adding-symbols-to-line-chart-axis-labels/6374 "2021-02-04T11:33:39Z")

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Hi folks This is hopefully a quick question about Line Chart manipulation. We’re using ParaView 5.8.1 on Windows 10 x64 bit. We’d like to add the ‘degree’ symbol to an x-axis label, i.e. for degrees Celsius. However, pa…

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## [plot over line on a slice (vtu) doesn't work](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-on-a-slice-vtu-doesnt-work/6366)

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**Author:** [@gbug](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gbug)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 9:48am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-on-a-slice-vtu-doesnt-work/6366 "2021-02-04T09:48:36Z")

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Hi! I have a pretty large 3D dataset (vtu) and would like to speed-up postprocessing by making the slices (2D, vtu). Then I 'd like to make a plot over that slices however it doesn’t work – output data arrays are empty. …

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## [Strange lines on the isosurface visualisation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/strange-lines-on-the-isosurface-visualisation/6367)

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**Author:** [@heisenmech](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/heisenmech)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/strange-lines-on-the-isosurface-visualisation/6367 "2021-02-04T00:46:43Z")

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Hi all, I’m using Paraview for iso-surface visualisations, data of which comes from Fluent. Everything works smoothly apart from some strange white lines on the surface as you can see in the screenshot below. There is n…

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## [Cauchy Stress Vectors Order](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cauchy-stress-vectors-order/6385)

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**Author:** [@az5333](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/az5333)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cauchy-stress-vectors-order/6385 "2021-02-03T20:36:06Z")

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Hi. I have 6 Cauchy stresses from a node in Paraview. How do I know what order are they in? first 3 are probably x,y and z. What about the order of shear stresses? I am confused. Thanks.

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## [ParaView GUI (paraview 5.9.0 from anaconda) not working properly](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-gui-paraview-5-9-0-from-anaconda-not-working-properly/6382)

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**Author:** [@jschm](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jschm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-gui-paraview-5-9-0-from-anaconda-not-working-properly/6382 "2021-02-03T18:07:07Z")

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Hi everbody I have installed paraview 5.9.0 using conda (using conda install -c conda-forge paraview as shown here: https://anaconda.org/conda-forge/paraview). Python scripting works great. The paraview GUI coming with …

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## [How to Extract Stress Tensor from FEA Von Mises Results in Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-extract-stress-tensor-from-fea-von-mises-results-in-paraview/6377)

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**Author:** [@az5333](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/az5333)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-extract-stress-tensor-from-fea-von-mises-results-in-paraview/6377 "2021-02-03T15:23:13Z")

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Hi. I wanted to ask how can I extract the stress tensor (containing 6 stress components) for the points on a “Plot Over Line”? I want to use these values for calculating the membrane and bending stresses and then find an…

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## [Point Interpolation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/point-interpolation/6373)

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**Author:** [@yamartinezgomez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/yamartinezgomez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/point-interpolation/6373 "2021-02-02T20:09:11Z")

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Hello, I have a csv file with ID, X, Y, Z and value data. I first open the csv file and apply. Then, I use the Table to Points filter to visualize it in ParaView. My point distribution resembles something similar to a…

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## [Applying same selection to multiple surfaces](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/applying-same-selection-to-multiple-surfaces/6369)

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**Author:** [@jdesman1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jdesman1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/applying-same-selection-to-multiple-surfaces/6369 "2021-02-02T15:59:16Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if it was possible to apply to exact same filter to multiple surfaces. For example, I applied a connectivity filter to a surface to extract particular points. I have multiple surfaces that are indexe…

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## [UI resolution very low](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ui-resolution-very-low/5774)

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**Author:** [@datathing](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/datathing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ui-resolution-very-low/5774 "2021-02-02T13:49:32Z")

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Hi, I’m a first time user today and just installed Paraview 5.9.0 on Windows 10. The UI seems to have a really low resolution and I can’t see any option to change it. I can see a few similar-ish posts about UI resolutio…

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## [Logo in the background of the render view in Paraview 5.9](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/logo-in-the-background-of-the-render-view-in-paraview-5-9/6322)

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**Author:** [@Petr\_Melnikov](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Petr_Melnikov)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/logo-in-the-background-of-the-render-view-in-paraview-5-9/6322 "2021-02-02T13:47:38Z")

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Hi Guys, I am trying to show the logo in the background of the render view in Paraview 5.9 The script below is used for this purpose: from paraview.simple import \* import vtk image = vtk.vtkPNGReader() rep = vtk.vtk…

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## [ParaView-5.9.0 EGL version: GLEW could not be initialized: Missing GL version](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-0-egl-version-glew-could-not-be-initialized-missing-gl-version/6289)

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**Author:** [@sharon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sharon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-9-0-egl-version-glew-could-not-be-initialized-missing-gl-version/6289 "2021-02-02T11:28:57Z")

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Dear Experts, When I run EGL version of ParaView on GPU nodes in our cluster, I some times encounter below Error: Most Times the server will crash with error as below: Some time there is a popup message box show at …

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## [pvserver error : display not accessible on the server side](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-error-display-not-accessible-on-the-server-side/6364)

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**Author:** [@kmilo9999](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kmilo9999)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-error-display-not-accessible-on-the-server-side/6364 "2021-02-02T00:36:10Z")

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Hi, I am using pverser on a HPC environment. when I connect to the server from a ui client I get the error. display not accessible on the server side. As far as I’ve read, it is because the x server is not running on …

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## [How to Compile PV 5.9 with OSPRay Material Library Loaded](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-compile-pv-5-9-with-ospray-material-library-loaded/6362)

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**Author:** [@mconti](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mconti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-compile-pv-5-9-with-ospray-material-library-loaded/6362 "2021-02-01T18:33:40Z")

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Hey there, anyone know the CMake commands to compile 5.9 with the OSPRay material library loaded by default? This is the branch I need to include. https://gitlab.kitware.com/paraview/materials In the precompiled super…

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## [Paraview - Poor performance -Ubuntu](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-poor-performance-ubuntu/6343)

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**Author:** [@Dellinger](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Dellinger)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-poor-performance-ubuntu/6343 "2021-02-01T15:31:27Z")

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Hi every one, I have a problem with Paraview 5.6.0 - 64 Bit on Ubuntu 18.04. Although I have a strong configuration with two Epyc 7402 24-core, 128 Go Ram and a RTX 2070 super, the software is very slow (low frame-rat…

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## [How to plot a Plume width profile in paraview ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-plot-a-plume-width-profile-in-paraview/6360)

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**Author:** [@bkenza](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bkenza)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-plot-a-plume-width-profile-in-paraview/6360 "2021-02-01T15:16:48Z")

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here’s an example of my results: How can I plot a curve with the plume width vs depth?

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