# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=208

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## [OpenLB file visualisation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openlb-file-visualisation/2175)

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**Author:** [@mali](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mali)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:51am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openlb-file-visualisation/2175 "2019-07-08T07:51:09Z")

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Hello I am new to openLB and perhaps did not understand how to view openLB files. OpenLB simulation result creates output files without any extension (like vtk) although it says it makes vtk files or compressed files. I…

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## [Resample Cell Data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-cell-data/2118)

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**Author:** [@kmcoulib](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kmcoulib)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/resample-cell-data/2118 "2019-07-08T07:34:43Z")

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Hi everyone, I have two grids that overlap in X and Y perfectly but not in Z. I would like to resample a cell data property from one grid to the other. The built-in resample filter convert the cell data to point data an…

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## [paraview superbuild failed due to](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-failed-due-to/2157)

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**Author:** [@rycsxy04](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rycsxy04)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-failed-due-to/2157 "2019-07-08T06:11:52Z")

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Hi there, I was trying to do the superbuild of paraview on Windows 10. I followed the exact procedure as below. Install Visual Studio 2019 community with all C++ related tools Install cmake 3.13.5 Install git b…

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## [loading and applying a PVCC with pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loading-and-applying-a-pvcc-with-pvpython/2167)

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**Author:** [@romangrothausmann](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/romangrothausmann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loading-and-applying-a-pvcc-with-pvpython/2167 "2019-07-05T14:20:56Z")

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Hi! What is the current way to load and apply a PVCC with pvpython? I found: https://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/paraview/205684-scripting-trace-cameraview.html https://gitlab.kitware.com/paraview/paraview/issues/17673 …

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## [transient data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transient-data/2146)

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**Author:** [@jairam\_saripilli](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jairam_saripilli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transient-data/2146 "2019-07-05T11:10:33Z")

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I want to post process time dependent output of my BEM code in paraview. Please suggest some simple and robust data format. I have tried “vtk DataFile Version 2.0” with one scale and one vector variables as cell data. Pr…

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## [Uploading time series netCDF files to ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/uploading-time-series-netcdf-files-to-paraview/2130)

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**Author:** [@Misha](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Misha)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/uploading-time-series-netcdf-files-to-paraview/2130 "2019-07-05T10:16:19Z")

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Hi, I am trying to upload time series netCDF files, to use the animation feature in ParaView. Paraview only recognize the first file of the group. Is there a way to upload the files as a group for the animation?

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## [How to calculate shape operator in ParaView?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-calculate-shape-operator-in-paraview/2153)

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**Author:** [@hank-huang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hank-huang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-calculate-shape-operator-in-paraview/2153 "2019-07-03T15:24:56Z")

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tl;dr—how do I calculate a shape operator in paraview? I’ve been trying to get curvature calculations (mean, gaussian, max, min) from BrainWorks (some in house software we use) to line up with ParaView curvature calcula…

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## [Sinchronize XY Plot (from imported data) with timed data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sinchronize-xy-plot-from-imported-data-with-timed-data/2158)

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**Author:** [@Sergio\_Pluchinsky](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Sergio_Pluchinsky)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sinchronize-xy-plot-from-imported-data-with-timed-data/2158 "2019-07-03T13:42:37Z")

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Hi, I have a no lineal simulation with 99 time increments, and in the other side a txt file with the load/deflection curve data points (also 99 rows). I managed to import the txt file and plot the curve, but is there a w…

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## [How to create a variable to save initial condition](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-variable-to-save-initial-condition/2150)

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**Author:** [@Mariana\_Rodriguez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Mariana_Rodriguez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-variable-to-save-initial-condition/2150 "2019-07-03T02:36:51Z")

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Hello, how can I create a variable in Paraview to save the initial pressure field? I want to use it later to compute DP = p(t) - po, being po the pressure at initial time. My Exodus file that contains the simulation re…

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## [Tensor Glyph and other quadrics than ellipsoids](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/tensor-glyph-and-other-quadrics-than-ellipsoids/397)

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**Author:** [@peik1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/peik1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/tensor-glyph-and-other-quadrics-than-ellipsoids/397 "2019-07-02T22:00:09Z")

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Tensors can be shown by quadrics. A tensor is either an ellipsoid, a hyperboloid of one or two sheets, or an imaginary ellipsoid. How does Paraview deal with tensors which are not ellipsoids? What kind of ellipsoid does …

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## [About high order non-traditional Lagrange Finite Element](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-high-order-non-traditional-lagrange-finite-element/1577)

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**Author:** [@cfdbooks](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cfdbooks)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-high-order-non-traditional-lagrange-finite-element/1577 "2019-07-02T14:00:34Z")

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Does paraview support high order non-traditional Lagrange Finite Element? For example, no solution are saved on vertices, or edge points, or face points, solutions are saved on volume Lagrange points only(All control po…

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## [issue related with ParaView IndeX with co-processing plugin ...](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-related-with-paraview-index-with-co-processing-plugin/2148)

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**Author:** [@uturuncoglu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/uturuncoglu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-related-with-paraview-index-with-co-processing-plugin/2148 "2019-07-01T16:57:40Z")

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Hi, i am trying to run an in-situ visualization application with ParaView Index plugin to submit a paper to next SC conference. I was able to use IndeX with co-processing successfully with 5.4.1 but now 5.6.1 gives erro…

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## [Paraview 5.6.0 (and higher) on Windows 7 platform: openGL problems](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-6-0-and-higher-on-windows-7-platform-opengl-problems/2139)

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**Author:** [@yek\_irani](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/yek_irani)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-6-0-and-higher-on-windows-7-platform-opengl-problems/2139 "2019-06-28T21:14:51Z")

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Hello, Similar to the following topic (https://discourse.paraview.org/t/opengl-problems/729), I am getting openGL issues (see attachment). I do not have any of these issues when installing and starting Paraview sessions…

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## [Programmable Filter (table to points)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-table-to-points/2140)

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**Author:** [@samella](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/samella)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-table-to-points/2140 "2019-06-28T18:54:32Z")

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Hi! I am trying to plot data from a csv file with many columns. the X axis should be the first column, all the other columns should be on the Y axis, but with different values of Z for each column. I managed to make it …

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## [Build paraview to use TensorGlyph](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-paraview-to-use-tensorglyph/2132)

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**Author:** [@Math\_Matthias](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Math_Matthias)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-paraview-to-use-tensorglyph/2132 "2019-06-28T06:58:00Z")

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Hello, I want to use the plugin TensorGlyph in Paraview, and I understood that I have to rebuild altogether with the build. I am using Windows 10, and I try to do it with the Paraview superbuild. Unfortunately, I get t…

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## [Set up a paraview server on Amazon AWS](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/set-up-a-paraview-server-on-amazon-aws/2129)

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**Author:** [@Misha](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Misha)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/set-up-a-paraview-server-on-amazon-aws/2129 "2019-06-27T15:43:15Z")

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Hi, I am trying to setup a ParaView server on Amazon AWS using Nvidia Deep Learning AMI. I want the ParaView client to be my desktop app. However, I am having trouble configuring the ParaView Desktop App to work as a …

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## [transform using global variable](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transform-using-global-variable/2121)

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**Author:** [@benjamincorr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/benjamincorr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transform-using-global-variable/2121 "2019-06-26T15:26:45Z")

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Question: Is there a way to use global variables (which change in time) to transform an object? I know how to do it in a python script and export to an image sequence, but I would prefer the object transform in the GUI …

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## [Add Structured indexes to unstructured grid format(vtu)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-structured-indexes-to-unstructured-grid-format-vtu/2120)

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**Author:** [@Toorall](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Toorall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-structured-indexes-to-unstructured-grid-format-vtu/2120 "2019-06-27T13:06:16Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a structured grid, but in unstructured file format(.vtu). It can be converted to structured format (.vts), but there are some reasons I want it to stay in unstructured form. But I still want to …

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## [How to Install ParaView on a remote server in Linux](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-install-paraview-on-a-remote-server-in-linux/2109)

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**Author:** [@huangc](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/huangc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-install-paraview-on-a-remote-server-in-linux/2109 "2019-06-27T09:11:37Z")

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I downloaded the ParaView-5.6.1-MPI-Linux-64bit.tar (binary file?) I ran pvserver from within the bin folder, and got the following error as: "error while loading shared libraries: libOpenGL.so.0: cannot open shared…

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## [About an annoying font warning](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-an-annoying-font-warning/2112)

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**Author:** [@xilingchu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/xilingchu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-an-annoying-font-warning/2112 "2019-06-27T04:24:07Z")

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Hi, I met an annoying bug every time I try to open paraview. It showed me something like that: Fontconfig warning: “/etc/fonts/fonts.conf”, line 160: blank doesn’t take any effect anymore. please remove it from your fo…

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## ["Find data ..." with strings](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/find-data-with-strings/2123)

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**Author:** [@MarinaVendlCraveiro](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/MarinaVendlCraveiro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/find-data-with-strings/2123 "2019-06-26T17:19:17Z")

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Hi! Is it possible to use the command “Find data …” with strings ? Thank you! Marina

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## [how to read .nc file in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-nc-file-in-paraview/2103)

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**Author:** [@JRK](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JRK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-nc-file-in-paraview/2103 "2019-06-25T14:10:51Z")

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I am not able to load my data file which has .nc format in paraview.

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## [data in cylinder coordinate](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/data-in-cylinder-coordinate/2097)

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**Author:** [@hui](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hui)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/data-in-cylinder-coordinate/2097 "2019-06-25T05:56:43Z")

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I have the data in Cylinder Coordinate. I want to how to display it in Paraview. I use Paraview 4.4.0 64 bit. Thank you.

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## [ParaView pair with Microsoft Hololens glasses](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-pair-with-microsoft-hololens-glasses/2091)

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**Author:** [@arttem22](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/arttem22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-pair-with-microsoft-hololens-glasses/2091 "2019-06-24T14:55:57Z")

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Hello! I perform CFD and Structural computations with ANSYS, then I export results and analyze these results in ParaView. Now i have a challenge to visualize computational results with help of Augmented Reality (AR) tec…

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## [ParaView crashes when trying to open file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashes-when-trying-to-open-file/2089)

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**Author:** [@JShang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JShang)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashes-when-trying-to-open-file/2089 "2019-06-24T14:17:58Z")

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I am using ParaView 5.6.0 & 5.6.1 and met a headache problem: the two versions always crashed when I just tried to open a file (sometimes it can work but always crash). The software works well weeks ago, the problem jus…

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## [Is it possible to import Paraview Geometry into Abaqus?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-it-possible-to-import-paraview-geometry-into-abaqus/253)

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**Author:** [@Roshan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Roshan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-it-possible-to-import-paraview-geometry-into-abaqus/253 "2019-06-21T19:34:39Z")

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Hello, I am new to Paraview and Abaqus. I would like to know if I can import Paraview Geometry into Abaqus for analysis.Thank you for your time.

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## [Setting Backplate while using OSPRay](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/setting-backplate-while-using-ospray/2078)

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**Author:** [@mconti](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mconti)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/setting-backplate-while-using-ospray/2078 "2019-06-21T13:58:33Z")

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Hey all, I am doing some work using the OSPRay rending tool in PV 5.6, and am having a small issue I was hoping you could help with. When using the pathtracer engine, the image you put as a background is set as an HDRI …

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## [Unable to fly with OpenVR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-fly-with-openvr/2063)

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**Author:** [@nickgski](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nickgski)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-fly-with-openvr/2063 "2019-06-20T20:09:55Z")

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I have been trying to view my Paraview scene on an Oculus. While I can scale and translate the world with the controllers, I have been unable use the joystick to fly around as described in this blog post, specifically th…

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## [Paraview crashes when saving pngs from pvtp files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashes-when-saving-pngs-from-pvtp-files/2074)

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**Author:** [@wyan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wyan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashes-when-saving-pngs-from-pvtp-files/2074 "2019-06-20T13:59:46Z")

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I have a series of parallel XML polyline files as (\*.pvtp and \*.vtp) files in base64 binary format (uncompressed) loaded into paraview. The visualization process works normally. However, when I try to save animation into…

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## [After Paraview imports the pvsm file, the model order changes.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/after-paraview-imports-the-pvsm-file-the-model-order-changes/2052)

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**Author:** [@RisingYoung](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/RisingYoung)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/after-paraview-imports-the-pvsm-file-the-model-order-changes/2052 "2019-06-20T13:58:40Z")

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Hi all, Steps: Open multiple models in ParaView, the order of models as below: Click Save state in file menu, we got a pvsm file. Startup another Paraview, and loading the pvsm file created in previous step. It is…

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