# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=24

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## [Can't click popup toolbars](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-click-popup-toolbars/15856)

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**Author:** [@Hyunbin\_Kang](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Hyunbin_Kang)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cant-click-popup-toolbars/15856 "2025-01-23T15:18:03Z")

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Hello. I’m using ParaView 5.10.0 and 5.12.1 in WSL2 GUI at Windows 11 computers. If some toolbars (output messages, Properties, etc.) popup, I can’t click popup toolbars and dock to main window. The Windows version do…

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## [save vtk legacy 2.0 format](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-vtk-legacy-2-0-format/16017)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-vtk-legacy-2-0-format/16017 "2025-01-23T13:43:06Z")

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Hello, I would like to save my mesh into # vtk DataFile Version 2.0 , is this possible? when I save in legacy vtk i dont get the option to save in specific version (similar export to the one of gmsh) thanks in advance. …

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## [Slow down animation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slow-down-animation/15990)

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**Author:** [@Il\_Briga](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Il_Briga)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slow-down-animation/15990 "2025-01-23T12:29:45Z")

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Hi there. This is a truly silly question but, very my bad, i was unable to find a solution. I have a simulation with three time step saved: 0.08, 0.083 and 0.086. I want to save a simple animation which shows the three…

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## [Streamtrace using Point Cloud as seed source explanation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/streamtrace-using-point-cloud-as-seed-source-explanation/16002)

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**Author:** [@RaniaYian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/RaniaYian)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/streamtrace-using-point-cloud-as-seed-source-explanation/16002 "2025-01-23T08:43:29Z")

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Hi everyone! I would like to ask some help regarding the Streamtracer filter with a point cloud. Can i use it to generate all the streamlines that pass through an arbitraty volume as soon as I enclose this volume inside…

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## [Slice filter of a Tecplot \*.plt file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slice-filter-of-a-tecplot-plt-file/15997)

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**Author:** [@dweyburne](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dweyburne)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slice-filter-of-a-tecplot-plt-file/15997 "2025-01-23T08:18:43Z")

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A colleague sent me a Tecplot \*.plt file consisting of the CVD results for a NACA0012 2D simulation. When I take a slice using the slice filter and save as csv data, I end up with a ~29000 row file of velocities. The m…

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## [How to create field data files?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-field-data-files/16022)

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**Author:** [@ANON1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ANON1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-field-data-files/16022 "2025-01-23T08:06:21Z")

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Hello, In this example, @mwestphal mentioned that field data files can be used to create global variables. an example of such files is also provided in this reply. I can’t find documentation about such files. Is there …

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## [3dConnexion SpaceMouse Variable Zoom Rate](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-variable-zoom-rate/16013)

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**Author:** [@asmith2](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/asmith2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/3dconnexion-spacemouse-variable-zoom-rate/16013 "2025-01-22T14:29:09Z")

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I have a 3dconnexion spacemouse which i am using to navigate large 3d datasets. The plugin works fine except that the motion rates are constant irrespective of the current zoom rendering the spacemouse useless for datase…

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## [How do I display geoTiff image correctly and display elevation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-display-geotiff-image-correctly-and-display-elevation/16014)

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**Author:** [@ANON1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ANON1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-display-geotiff-image-correctly-and-display-elevation/16014 "2025-01-22T09:46:03Z")

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Hello, I have this geoTIFF image: which can be opened in Windows using the default image viewer without any issues. I tried to open it in ParaView 5.13.2 with both GDAL Raster reader and TIFF series Reader but it does…

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## [How to visualize Flowsquare datasets using Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-visualize-flowsquare-datasets-using-paraview/15945)

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**Author:** [@ST.Sekkei](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ST.Sekkei)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-visualize-flowsquare-datasets-using-paraview/15945 "2025-01-22T02:42:55Z")

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Hi everyone, Could anyone please give me some advice on how to visualize Flowsquare datasets using Paraview? I am using a simulation software called Flowsquare and somehow I managed to visualize the result using Paravi…

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## [Maximum Intensity Projection for volume rendering](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/maximum-intensity-projection-for-volume-rendering/986)

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**Author:** [@david-hoffman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/david-hoffman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/maximum-intensity-projection-for-volume-rendering/986 "2025-01-22T02:31:44Z")

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Is there any way to do a maximum intensity projection in ParaView? This is a function that’s supported by other visualization packages such as Arivis, Amira, Imaris.

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## [How to create a global variable?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-global-variable/4492)

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**Author:** [@ANON1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ANON1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-global-variable/4492 "2025-01-21T15:40:41Z")

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Hello, I want to create a “Global variable” in Paraview (I hope that’s the correct term for my case), called beta which is given by: beta = 5\*cos(6\*t\_value) I can use Python Filter to create it, however, the result is…

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## [plot over time only update to add new time steps instead of re reading all data?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-time-only-update-to-add-new-time-steps-instead-of-re-reading-all-data/16005)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-time-only-update-to-add-new-time-steps-instead-of-re-reading-all-data/16005 "2025-01-21T10:42:10Z")

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Is it possible to when we use refresh, that the plot over time data filter, ‘just’ reads the new timesteps? instead of reading again the complete data set? thanks in advance

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## [issue with following height of free surface in VOF simulation, paraview crashes when using plot over time](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-following-height-of-free-surface-in-vof-simulation-paraview-crashes-when-using-plot-over-time/16003)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-following-height-of-free-surface-in-vof-simulation-paraview-crashes-when-using-plot-over-time/16003 "2025-01-20T17:06:29Z")

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Hello, I am having issues trying to follow the area of the interface on my VOF simulation. for this currently I am doing: contour over alpha.air=0.5 merge blocks connectivity region neared point at 0,0,0.5 integrate …

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## [ParaView 5.13.2 Crashes on Startup (Windows 64-bit)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-13-2-crashes-on-startup-windows-64-bit/15995)

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**Author:** [@Yuan\_tangjin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Yuan_tangjin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-13-2-crashes-on-startup-windows-64-bit/15995 "2025-01-20T12:21:48Z")

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Hello, I am using a 64-bit Windows system and have installed ParaView 5.13.2. However, every time I open the software, I can only see a message dialog box, and nothing else appears on the screen. After that, the softwar…

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## [Inconsistent Block Coloring Behavior in Multiblock Inspector for PartitionedDataSetCollection](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/inconsistent-block-coloring-behavior-in-multiblock-inspector-for-partitioneddatasetcollection/15984)

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**Author:** [@cRobert](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cRobert)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/inconsistent-block-coloring-behavior-in-multiblock-inspector-for-partitioneddatasetcollection/15984 "2025-01-17T16:46:04Z")

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Description: I am working with a PartitionedDataSetCollection that has an assembly with a large number of nodes. I select specific nodes from the tree to load only certain blocks in the hierarchy. When I change the Blo…

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## [ParaView 5.13.1 killed by linux oom killer when volume rendering a 250MB field](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-13-1-killed-by-linux-oom-killer-when-volume-rendering-a-250mb-field/15992)

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**Author:** [@jmb64](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jmb64)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-13-1-killed-by-linux-oom-killer-when-volume-rendering-a-250mb-field/15992 "2025-01-17T16:26:56Z")

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Description: When changing Representation to “volume”, the PT algorithm (OpenGLProjectedTetrahedralMapper) is executing and seems to induce a ~ x200 fold increase in process resident memory (RES on htop) before crashing…

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## [Visualization of Digital elevation model (.tiff file)with x,y and z axis in 3D view.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualization-of-digital-elevation-model-tiff-file-with-x-y-and-z-axis-in-3d-view/15986)

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**Author:** [@kannan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kannan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualization-of-digital-elevation-model-tiff-file-with-x-y-and-z-axis-in-3d-view/15986 "2025-01-17T08:17:18Z")

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Hi all, I have a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) in .tiff format. While I am able to load the file into ParaView , it only appears as a flat surface in 3D view, without any relief features. How can I apply vertical exagge…

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## [Interacting with Clips in pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interacting-with-clips-in-pvpython/15994)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Hagewiesche](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Brian_Hagewiesche)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interacting-with-clips-in-pvpython/15994 "2025-01-17T06:59:07Z")

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I working on a project that is meant to be run by a client who will provide information like the file of the model they want to process. Along with this I need the client to be able to define the bounds of what parts of …

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## [libEGL warning, unsure if I am using the server GPU](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/libegl-warning-unsure-if-i-am-using-the-server-gpu/15993)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Yue](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nicholas_Yue)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/libegl-warning-unsure-if-i-am-using-the-server-gpu/15993 "2025-01-16T20:32:33Z")

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I have access to a remote box running Ubuntu 22 with an RTX A5000 I started pvserver (5.13.1) on the box and connected to it but I get the following I am connecting from a Windows box running Paraview 5.13.1 What step…

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## [Extract mesh surfaces from .STL files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-mesh-surfaces-from-stl-files/15882)

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**Author:** [@Il\_Briga](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Il_Briga)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-mesh-surfaces-from-stl-files/15882 "2025-01-16T12:51:44Z")

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Hi there! Very silly problem here. But unfortunately i haven’t founded any solutions yet. I aim to estimate the flow rate at some 2D-surfaces internal to my mesh (i.e no boundaries or inlet-outlet patch), using the filt…

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## [Axis Scale Factor or vertical exaggeration of Z axis?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/axis-scale-factor-or-vertical-exaggeration-of-z-axis/4808)

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**Author:** [@malol](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/malol)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/axis-scale-factor-or-vertical-exaggeration-of-z-axis/4808 "2025-01-16T12:27:00Z")

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Hello, I am new to Paraview and I am looking for a simple answer to very simple question: can I change the scale factor or vertical exaggeration of one of the axis in 3D view? I just loaded my data with XY in range 10-…

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## [documentation on Mesh Quality filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/documentation-on-mesh-quality-filter/11400)

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**Author:** [@Rigel](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Rigel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/documentation-on-mesh-quality-filter/11400 "2025-01-16T12:18:52Z")

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Hi, The ParaView documentation about the Mesh Quality filter (5. Filtering Data — ParaView Documentation 5.11.0 documentation) currently does not explain the meaning of all quality measurements that can be displayed. Fo…

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## [extract interface between water and air](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-interface-between-water-and-air/15980)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-interface-between-water-and-air/15980 "2025-01-15T11:40:31Z")

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Hello, i am looking for some paraview recommendations on how to extract this data correctly, more for the seek of learn how than anything else. I have a cylindrical reactor (main axis is Z axis), where I have water and…

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## ['merge' processor data for foam reader of parallel cases to disappear processor boundaries on transparent visualization](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merge-processor-data-for-foam-reader-of-parallel-cases-to-disappear-processor-boundaries-on-transparent-visualization/15959)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merge-processor-data-for-foam-reader-of-parallel-cases-to-disappear-processor-boundaries-on-transparent-visualization/15959 "2025-01-15T10:53:06Z")

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Hello, I have a small annoying issue with the visualization of openfoam cases when they are decomposed. If this is the case, when we only load the internalMesh and set a transparency (or also use the feature edges repre…

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## [vtk Unstructured Grid](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-unstructured-grid/15896)

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**Author:** [@Dario](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Dario)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-unstructured-grid/15896 "2025-01-15T07:23:16Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m trying to upload an unstructured grid vtk file into Paraview to visualize a Voronoi tessellation, but it crashes and the following error appears: Loguru caught a signal: SIGSEGV Stack trace: 78 …

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## [discrete color scheme for vtk data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/discrete-color-scheme-for-vtk-data/15973)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/discrete-color-scheme-for-vtk-data/15973 "2025-01-14T12:42:56Z")

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Hello, I have a vtk data file, with several number of cellIDs (in this case 18 different IDs) is there any way to automatically do a discrete color scheme (that has no transition between different values of IDs, such as…

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## [I/O support for CAD model and FBX](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-o-support-for-cad-model-and-fbx/3161)

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**Author:** [@lyz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lyz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-o-support-for-cad-model-and-fbx/3161 "2025-01-14T09:37:59Z")

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The paraview supports \*.stl, \*.obj fileformat. Is there some plugin can import CAD model, such as CATIA, PROE, SolidWorks file or Standard format like IGES, STEP? And is there some plugin can read FBX file?

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## [The use of avg in Python calculator](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-use-of-avg-in-python-calculator/15958)

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**Author:** [@shenbei](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/shenbei)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-use-of-avg-in-python-calculator/15958 "2025-01-14T07:47:18Z")

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I obtained the time averaged particle content (pvf) in this slice, but it is the time averaged value for each grid. Now I want to get the average value of these grid values. I choose to use Python calculator, but when I …

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## [run paraview on ubuntu 24.04](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/run-paraview-on-ubuntu-24-04/15964)

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**Author:** [@lumasci](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lumasci)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/run-paraview-on-ubuntu-24-04/15964 "2025-01-13T08:55:49Z")

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Hi, I try to run paraview on Ubuntu 24.04. I get the following error typing paraview in the terminal Note: Paraview was before coupled with Openfoam (12 and 2312) hwloc/linux: Ignoring PCI device with non-16bit dom…

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## [Display RGB png file with RGB Colors?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/display-rgb-png-file-with-rgb-colors/15972)

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**Author:** [@DominionSoftware](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DominionSoftware)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/display-rgb-png-file-with-rgb-colors/15972 "2025-01-12T22:42:06Z")

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I’m trying to load a png file with it’s native RGB colors. How to do that? Thanks

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