# ParaView Support

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## [ParaView SIGSEV](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-sigsev/14560)

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**Author:** [@Vahid](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vahid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-sigsev/14560 "2024-05-06T12:03:16Z")

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HI When I try to open Paraview, I get this error Loguru caught a signal: SIGSEGV Stack trace: 29 0x5cf1d3f1d2d5 paraview(+0x92d5) \[0x5cf1d3f1d2d5\] 28 0x7612b5229e40 \_\_libc\_start\_main + 128 27 0x7612b…

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## [Loguru caught a signal: SIGSEGV error upon Paraview launch.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loguru-caught-a-signal-sigsegv-error-upon-paraview-launch/11417)

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**Author:** [@PrayShah](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PrayShah)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/loguru-caught-a-signal-sigsegv-error-upon-paraview-launch/11417 "2023-02-18T21:27:47Z")

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Whenever I try to launch paraview from my wsl terminal it gives me a segmentation fault. It used to work just fine a few days back I am not sure what happened. I tried reinstalling paraview but it gave me the same error. …

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## [paraview vs paraview-real?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vs-paraview-real/14553)

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**Author:** [@User\_Here\_000](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/User_Here_000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vs-paraview-real/14553 "2024-05-04T20:04:53Z")

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Hi, just a quick question: What is the difference between the applications paraview and paraview-real? (Or pvpython vs. pvpython-real)

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## [Paraview on Azure HPC OnDemand Platform](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-on-azure-hpc-ondemand-platform/14429)

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**Author:** [@Marvin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Marvin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-on-azure-hpc-ondemand-platform/14429 "2024-05-03T11:19:05Z")

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Hi, I am trying tu use Paraview on a Azure HPC OnDemand Platform but without succes. Is their a special way to use Paraview on this kind of VM ? Thank you in advance. Best regards,

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## [Connect connect to server](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/connect-connect-to-server/14538)

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**Author:** [@Ardalan\_Javadi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ardalan_Javadi)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/connect-connect-to-server/14538 "2024-05-02T16:51:48Z")

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I receive same error. Tried pv5.11.1 and pv5.11.0 as suggested on the forum while it did not help. I waited for 600seconds for the connection tobe built but it did not. Any help?

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## [Paraview 5.11.0 on Raspberry Bullseye - OpenGL Version: 2.1 Mesa 23.2.1-1~bpo12+rpt3](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-11-0-on-raspberry-bullseye-opengl-version-2-1-mesa-23-2-1-1-bpo12-rpt3/14528)

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**Author:** [@cboump](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cboump)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-11-0-on-raspberry-bullseye-opengl-version-2-1-mesa-23-2-1-1-bpo12-rpt3/14528 "2024-05-02T14:20:30Z")

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Hello, I attempt to run ParaView 5.11.0 on Raspberry Bullseye but there seem to be a compatibility problem regarding the OpenGL: The Error Message Your OpenGL drivers don’t support required OpenGL features for basic r…

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## [Material Editor with remove server](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/material-editor-with-remove-server/14533)

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**Author:** [@hpc-dave](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hpc-dave)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/material-editor-with-remove-server/14533 "2024-05-02T08:05:44Z")

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I recently started rendering my results with paraview and everything was working fine using serial execution without remote connection. However, now I want work on my larger datasets with an MPI-enabled pvserver. Everyth…

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## [Error while fining mainimum value on cells extracted along line](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-while-fining-mainimum-value-on-cells-extracted-along-line/14536)

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**Author:** [@h1773](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/h1773)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-while-fining-mainimum-value-on-cells-extracted-along-line/14536 "2024-05-02T07:52:11Z")

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Hi i am extracting cells along a line and trying to find minimum value of a quantity on extracted cell but it is showing error. using paraview 5.12. Below the error is shown. Any suggestions? \*\*Error: Failed to evaluat…

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## [Paraview not connecting with remote server](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-connecting-with-remote-server/8842)

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**Author:** [@Bushra](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bushra)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-connecting-with-remote-server/8842 "2022-01-27T10:12:44Z")

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Hi! I am trying to use pvserver to do post processing without the need of GUI for remote server. When I run pvserver in remote sever, it gives no error and says that it is connecting: Waiting for client... Connection U…

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## [How to read variable names from Plot3D function file.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-variable-names-from-plot3d-function-file/14525)

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**Author:** [@kstar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kstar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-variable-names-from-plot3d-function-file/14525 "2024-04-30T20:04:38Z")

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Hi, I am saving my simulation result consisting of 6 fields in Plot3D format. When I load the grid and function file in ParaView, the fields are named from Function0 to Function5. Is there a way to give custom names to …

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## [How to read VTKHDF5 in Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-vtkhdf5-in-paraview/14519)

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**Author:** [@Nikolaos\_Beratlis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nikolaos_Beratlis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-read-vtkhdf5-in-paraview/14519 "2024-04-30T19:03:53Z")

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I am experimenting with VTKHDF files. I found an example called “test\_poly\_data.hdf”. (link here) When I try to load it in Paraview i get a pop-up window titled “Open Data With…” The dafault option is ADIOS2VTXReader. …

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## [Error opening VTM file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-opening-vtm-file/14384)

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**Author:** [@thorsfield](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/thorsfield)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-opening-vtm-file/14384 "2024-04-30T12:00:18Z")

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Hello, I am having issues opening a .vtm file. I get the error “Cannot read cell offsets from Cells in piece 0 because the “offsets” array is not long enough.” I am not sure why this is happening. Please could someone …

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## [probe gradient of FE solution at points inside cell](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/probe-gradient-of-fe-solution-at-points-inside-cell/14520)

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**Author:** [@simonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/simonw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/probe-gradient-of-fe-solution-at-points-inside-cell/14520 "2024-04-30T08:45:34Z")

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data.vtu (1.4 KB) Above vtu file consists of four quad cells and contains a displacement u (vector) and pressure (scalar) field. Bilinear FE basis functions are used for interpolating the nodal values. When I apply gra…

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## [Feasibility of Creating a Python-Based Source Plugin in ParaView with Interactive Properties](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/feasibility-of-creating-a-python-based-source-plugin-in-paraview-with-interactive-properties/14443)

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**Author:** [@Reshm\_R\_S](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Reshm_R_S)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/feasibility-of-creating-a-python-based-source-plugin-in-paraview-with-interactive-properties/14443 "2024-04-30T04:42:29Z")

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Hi! I am trying to make a source plugin using Python. Once the plugin is added to the pipeline browser, I expect it to display a text-box in the Properties panel. When the user enter a valid root-folder path in the text…

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## [Where can I find: test\_poly\_data.hdf ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/where-can-i-find-test-poly-data-hdf/14342)

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**Author:** [@AhmedSalih3d](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/AhmedSalih3d)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/where-can-i-find-test-poly-data-hdf/14342 "2024-04-30T07:50:47Z")

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I am using Julia to write .hdf files and I need to write a version with PolyData type. VTK File Formats - VTK documentation The docs mention test\_poly\_data.hdf, I would like to have it as a file I can open. Please don’t…

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## [From HELYX OS to Paraview ==\> No meshes](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/from-helyx-os-to-paraview-no-meshes/12431)

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**Author:** [@\_misterwhy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/_misterwhy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/from-helyx-os-to-paraview-no-meshes/12431 "2024-04-29T21:14:33Z")

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Hello everyone ! First I have to mention that I’m a total newbie with these program, for installation I just follow tutorial on youtube. And to know how to use it I was following this tutorial But when I’m at the 7:30…

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## [labels - legend](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/labels-legend/14518)

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**Author:** [@katevill33](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/katevill33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/labels-legend/14518 "2024-04-29T18:56:20Z")

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Hello, please could you tell me how to put W m-3 as exponential? many thanks in advance, Katherine

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## [error reading smv](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-reading-smv/14515)

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**Author:** [@bleb](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bleb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-reading-smv/14515 "2024-04-29T15:04:33Z")

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Hi Folks ! Getting a error trying out the new .smv file reading capabilities (to be able to read FDS files natively) The errors & warnings occur simply when I try to open the .smv file. Wondering what the issue may…

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## [Extract subset that is not a box from structured data](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-subset-that-is-not-a-box-from-structured-data/14497)

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**Author:** [@Sandra](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Sandra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-subset-that-is-not-a-box-from-structured-data/14497 "2024-04-29T13:41:34Z")

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I know I can use the Extract Subset-filter to extract a box from a Structured Grid and the output will also be a Structured Grid. What do I do if I want to extract a more complex subset and still have the output be a Str…

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## [Custom axis](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-axis/14509)

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**Author:** [@ado](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ado)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-axis/14509 "2024-04-29T11:32:23Z")

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Hi, I am new to paraview and I have the following issue: I am using MATLAB to calculate magnetic flux density around an object in space where (0,0,0) is the origin of the object. When i bring the data into Paraview, it p…

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## [Building Plugins against Paraview installed with Superbuild](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/building-plugins-against-paraview-installed-with-superbuild/14489)

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**Author:** [@JamesAshford](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JamesAshford)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/building-plugins-against-paraview-installed-with-superbuild/14489 "2024-04-29T10:12:52Z")

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Hi all, I have recently developed a simple C++ plugin for Paraview to enable users to visualise files using our in-house filetype (based on HDF5). I had an existing version of Paraview built with Spack which I could use…

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## [Extract the isosurface for 3D Scalar; and manipulate each fragments (integrations etc)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-the-isosurface-for-3d-scalar-and-manipulate-each-fragments-integrations-etc/14512)

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**Author:** [@rho](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rho)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-the-isosurface-for-3d-scalar-and-manipulate-each-fragments-integrations-etc/14512 "2024-04-29T08:44:20Z")

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Dear all, I have a 3D scalar in vtk format: Collid\_0051.vtk (1.1 MB) I’d like to extract the isosurface of this 3D density field and performe integration over the volume surrounding each isosurface (isosurfaces are d…

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## [Unexpected exit when opening .xdmf files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unexpected-exit-when-opening-xdmf-files/14500)

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**Author:** [@nikoleeaa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nikoleeaa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unexpected-exit-when-opening-xdmf-files/14500 "2024-04-29T06:40:34Z")

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Hello ParaView Community, I’m experiencing an issue where ParaView crashes whenever I attempt to open an XDMF file. Here are the files： Thank you for your time and support.

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## [Crash when showing boundary and not logfile](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crash-when-showing-boundary-and-not-logfile/14505)

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**Author:** [@BastelBaus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/BastelBaus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 6:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crash-when-showing-boundary-and-not-logfile/14505 "2024-04-29T06:34:00Z")

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When I try to show a boundary file, paraview crashes without any error message. THis is the last screen seen: Also I was not able to creatre a logfile. It seams no file is created: paraview --log=log.txt,INFO --en…

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## [How to extract vertex points after using feature edge filter?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-extract-vertex-points-after-using-feature-edge-filter/14507)

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**Author:** [@fcheng](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fcheng)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-extract-vertex-points-after-using-feature-edge-filter/14507 "2024-04-27T18:27:49Z")

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Hi all, After using feature edge filter, my 2d example dataset becomes the following which looks good: However, if only just want to keep the points at the featured edge vertices(remove the extras) like this: W…

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## [vtk module not found while exporting as vtkjs](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-module-not-found-while-exporting-as-vtkjs/14458)

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**Author:** [@Okarin99](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Okarin99)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-module-not-found-while-exporting-as-vtkjs/14458 "2024-04-27T16:25:33Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to export a scene as vtkjs on my linux machine. I have created a new virtual environment using: python -m venv env Into my env/bin/activate script I have added these paths so that python finds the para…

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## [contour plot of discontinous gradient, different interpolation functions to get smooth plot?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-plot-of-discontinous-gradient-different-interpolation-functions-to-get-smooth-plot/14502)

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**Author:** [@simonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/simonw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/contour-plot-of-discontinous-gradient-different-interpolation-functions-to-get-smooth-plot/14502 "2024-04-27T09:22:08Z")

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Hello, suppose I have a .vtu file containing a scalar FE-solution u using bilinear FE-functions. Hence, the solution is piecewise continuous across the cells and the gradient nabla\_u is discontinous. Take attached vtu f…

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## [Color Map Editor log scaling issues](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-map-editor-log-scaling-issues/14493)

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**Author:** [@Andy\_Bauer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Andy_Bauer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-map-editor-log-scaling-issues/14493 "2024-04-26T14:40:51Z")

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Hi, There seems to be something off with the TF viewer in the Color Map Editor when the Use Log Scale When mapping Data To Colors is checked. I would expect the TF viewer to look similar to the 3D view legend but it doe…

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## [Errors when executing connectivity filter in parallel](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/errors-when-executing-connectivity-filter-in-parallel/14477)

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**Author:** [@robertsawko](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/robertsawko)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/errors-when-executing-connectivity-filter-in-parallel/14477 "2024-04-26T14:17:58Z")

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Hello, Here I am computing my integrals and still being too clever for my own good (i.e. not really very clever at all!). Using trace functionality I built a pipeline that computes some integrals. The source of the dat…

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## [Q-Criterion not appearing in Contour filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/q-criterion-not-appearing-in-contour-filter/14499)

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**Author:** [@loretet](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/loretet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/q-criterion-not-appearing-in-contour-filter/14499 "2024-04-26T12:39:49Z")

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Hi all! I have used the gradient function applied to a file.nek5000 dataset to compute the Q-Criterion. I can visualise the “Q Criterion” visualisation option in the top bar (along with Solid color, pressure, etc). Ho…

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