# ParaView Support

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## [Paraview 5.11.1 stuck on establishing connection when connecting to pvserver](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-11-1-stuck-on-establishing-connection-when-connecting-to-pvserver/12371)

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**Author:** [@vrkssai](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/vrkssai)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-11-1-stuck-on-establishing-connection-when-connecting-to-pvserver/12371 "2023-08-21T06:47:41Z")

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I’m trying to connect to pvserver on a remote machine using ssh portforwarding to local machine. I was able to use it with Paraview 5.8.1, but when I use 5.11.1 paraview is stuck in “waiting 60 seconds”. But I can see fr…

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## [Issue Loading Saved State File (PVSM) in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-loading-saved-state-file-pvsm-in-paraview/14100)

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**Author:** [@Bilal\_Fareed](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bilal_Fareed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-loading-saved-state-file-pvsm-in-paraview/14100 "2024-03-08T03:45:09Z")

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Hello, I am writing to report an issue I encountered while attempting to load a saved state file (.pvsm) in ParaView. Upon loading, I received the following error message: “algorithm vtk file series reader returned fail…

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## [Definition of vorticity and strain rate in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/definition-of-vorticity-and-strain-rate-in-paraview/14107)

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**Author:** [@Schatzi\_Olsen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Schatzi_Olsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/definition-of-vorticity-and-strain-rate-in-paraview/14107 "2024-03-08T01:44:30Z")

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Folks, I’m attempting to get skin friction on a wall in paraview, and see two possible functions I could use to obtain this. What I’m really wondering is what the actual definition of these functions are. When I read …

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## [compute mean squared errors using two solution files with same number of cells and points](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/compute-mean-squared-errors-using-two-solution-files-with-same-number-of-cells-and-points/13928)

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**Author:** [@zj519](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/zj519)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/compute-mean-squared-errors-using-two-solution-files-with-same-number-of-cells-and-points/13928 "2024-03-07T21:56:58Z")

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Dear ParaView Support, I have asked before for the steps to compute MSE between two files with different number of cells and points. And the technician has kindly provided me with solution: rename filter — resample with…

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## [Python Plugin Filter UI Missing Boolean (Checkbox)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-plugin-filter-ui-missing-boolean-checkbox/14099)

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**Author:** [@theodorebaltis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/theodorebaltis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-plugin-filter-ui-missing-boolean-checkbox/14099 "2024-03-07T19:06:59Z")

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I recently updated to ParaView 5.12.0 and found that a custom reader is now missing an element of the UI. Specifically, the “Pad Data” checkbox at the bottom of the properties is no longer visible. Otherwise the plugin …

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## [Paraview crash when opening LS-DYNA d3plot files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-when-opening-ls-dyna-d3plot-files/4986)

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**Author:** [@lookingatitnow](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lookingatitnow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-when-opening-ls-dyna-d3plot-files/4986 "2024-03-07T18:45:59Z")

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Dear all, I have a problem regarding opening d3plot files in paraview (version 5.6.1 on a workstation and 5.8.0 on personal laptop). I can locate and open the file but as I click apply in the GUI a window paraview.exe h…

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## [Unable to open a non binary .plt file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-open-a-non-binary-plt-file/14103)

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**Author:** [@Enrico\_Anfuso](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Enrico_Anfuso)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-open-a-non-binary-plt-file/14103 "2024-03-07T14:52:18Z")

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Hello, I am new in using ParaView. I am struggling to open the following file (test\_res.plt) while I can using TecPlot. Do you mind help understanding what is causing the problem? shared\_folder\_ParaView I am reporting …

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## [paraview: error while loading shared libraries: libpdal\_base.so.13: cannot open shared object file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-error-while-loading-shared-libraries-libpdal-base-so-13-cannot-open-shared-object-file/14000)

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**Author:** [@gazzafield](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gazzafield)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-error-while-loading-shared-libraries-libpdal-base-so-13-cannot-open-shared-object-file/14000 "2024-03-07T13:44:29Z")

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I have installed Paraview Version 10 on Ubuntu v22.04LTS When attempting to run Paraview for the first time:- ./bin/pvserver The following error occurs:- paraview: error while loading shared libraries: libpdal\_base.s…

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## [Domain enlargement according to 1 dimension (or distortion)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/domain-enlargement-according-to-1-dimension-or-distortion/14098)

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**Author:** [@audrey.gno](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/audrey.gno)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/domain-enlargement-according-to-1-dimension-or-distortion/14098 "2024-03-06T18:54:58Z")

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Dear Paraview team, My current study concerns a 3D finite element fluid domain that is very thin : about 140 km x 40 km x 70 m . Let’s say the length of 70 m is according to the vertical direction. I would like a glo…

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## [ParaView crash on openFoam case file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-on-openfoam-case-file/11911)

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**Author:** [@Esmaeil](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Esmaeil)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crash-on-openfoam-case-file/11911 "2024-03-06T17:48:23Z")

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Hi, I need to post-process CFD results outputs from OpenFOAM. I have many cases with almost similar geometry but different variables so I created a template pipeline to load for each case instead of creating the same e…

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## [How to properly warp by vector](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-properly-warp-by-vector/14050)

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**Author:** [@herman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/herman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-properly-warp-by-vector/14050 "2024-03-06T13:35:32Z")

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Hi, I have a 3D displacement and velocity field and I’m trying to display a slice of the velocity field that’s warped by the displacement field. However, it seems that warp by vector makes an extra blank slice that coinc…

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## [paraFOAM installation Error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parafoam-installation-error/14090)

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**Author:** [@junius](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/junius)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/parafoam-installation-error/14090 "2024-03-06T11:18:25Z")

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Hello, everyone: I am using OpenFoam-11 ThirdParty-MakeparaView function to compile ParaView function, but I encountered some problems. I want to ask how to install it successfully? \[100%\] Built target NodeEditor /usr/…

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## [Smooth and Fast Animation of .bp folders](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/smooth-and-fast-animation-of-bp-folders/14007)

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**Author:** [@evdkmv](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/evdkmv)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/smooth-and-fast-animation-of-bp-folders/14007 "2024-03-05T10:46:31Z")

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Dear ParaView Community, I am looking for advice on how to obtain a smooth animation in Paraview for .bp folders. An example file can be found here. When I open this diffusion.bp folder in ParaView (ParaView-5.12.0-RC3 …

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## [Visualization of defects in a 3D vector field as loops](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualization-of-defects-in-a-3d-vector-field-as-loops/14047)

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**Author:** [@abhinavsns](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/abhinavsns)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualization-of-defects-in-a-3d-vector-field-as-loops/14047 "2024-03-05T10:21:53Z")

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I have a 3D vector field data with a scalar that helps me identify regions in the vector field that are not aligned. I can extract the misaligned region with thresholding the scalar. These regions usually form a closed l…

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## [VTK Lagrange Pyramid 74](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-lagrange-pyramid-74/14035)

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**Author:** [@Frankx9](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Frankx9)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-lagrange-pyramid-74/14035 "2024-03-04T16:56:10Z")

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Hello, is there any script to generate a simple vtk lagrange pyramid (type = 74) to check the proper node ordering to export the solution? Best regards

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## [Animation of multiple columns in a single 3D vtu file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animation-of-multiple-columns-in-a-single-3d-vtu-file/14078)

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**Author:** [@ABAM](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ABAM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animation-of-multiple-columns-in-a-single-3d-vtu-file/14078 "2024-03-04T13:01:45Z")

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Dear experts, I have a single 3D vtu file with multiple columns and time series data. How can I do animation for time series data in that single vtu? Thanks in advance.

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## [about contour filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-contour-filter/14043)

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**Author:** [@865979216](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/865979216)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/about-contour-filter/14043 "2024-03-04T12:03:33Z")

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i have a .mha file，then i use vtk.vtkImageMarchingCubes() to get marchingCubes.SetValue(0, 39)，the result is bad but i use Paraview Contour the result is better than vtk.vtkImageMarchingCubes()。 why？

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## [Unstructured moving mesh not displaying properly in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unstructured-moving-mesh-not-displaying-properly-in-paraview/14009)

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**Author:** [@Ivan\_B\_G](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ivan_B_G)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unstructured-moving-mesh-not-displaying-properly-in-paraview/14009 "2024-03-04T10:47:44Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to visualise in ParaView an (initially structured) unstructured mesh that I have made from my own code, however, when I slice through the middle it displays the edges wrong. It seems to keep the old …

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## [python VTK filter in parallel](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-vtk-filter-in-parallel/14072)

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**Author:** [@Frankx9](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Frankx9)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-vtk-filter-in-parallel/14072 "2024-03-04T10:01:16Z")

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Hello, is it possible to read a big file (VTKHDF) in parallel with vtk in python? Moreover is there any example on how to use filters in parallel (e.g. slicing and write the output of a slice to a file ?) Best regards

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## [Fail to build 5.12.0-RC2 with superbuild](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fail-to-build-5-12-0-rc2-with-superbuild/14061)

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**Author:** [@mahb](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mahb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fail-to-build-5-12-0-rc2-with-superbuild/14061 "2024-03-04T01:09:51Z")

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now I build egl version with docker image kitware/paraview:ci-superbuild-centos7-20201028, the following is the errors: 94%\] Performing install step for 'pythonattrs' Processing path/superbuild/pybind11/src Processing p…

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## [Converting standard stresses to Mises stresses](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/converting-standard-stresses-to-mises-stresses/14040)

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**Author:** [@rsl89](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rsl89)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/converting-standard-stresses-to-mises-stresses/14040 "2024-03-03T23:25:02Z")

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Hi all. I load a d3plot file from LS-Dyna into the ParaView program. My task is to remove stresses exceeding 600 MPa (singularities). After loading the file, the first thing I want to do is convert the standard program …

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## [EGL Version in AMD error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/egl-version-in-amd-error/14081)

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**Author:** [@gpuligundla](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gpuligundla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/egl-version-in-amd-error/14081 "2024-03-03T21:43:22Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to use the EGL version in my headless paraview I ubuntu23.10. But I get below error. Client connected. libEGL warning: failed to open /dev/dri/renderD128: Permission denied libEGL warning: failed to ope…

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## [Particle Trajectory of selected particle](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-trajectory-of-selected-particle/14070)

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**Author:** [@hemal\_chowdhury](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hemal_chowdhury)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/particle-trajectory-of-selected-particle/14070 "2024-03-01T16:00:34Z")

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Hi Mathieu, I am new to paraview. I am simulating particle flow along vibrating screen in LIGGGHTS. I have 2000 particles in my simulation. From this, I want to draw particle trajectory diagram of 3 different types of p…

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## [appropriate representation and settings for screenshot of 3d mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/appropriate-representation-and-settings-for-screenshot-of-3d-mesh/14071)

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**Author:** [@simonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/simonw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/appropriate-representation-and-settings-for-screenshot-of-3d-mesh/14071 "2024-03-02T06:45:31Z")

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Here is a .vtk file containing a 3d mesh. tria.vtk (183.3 KB) I want to create a high-quality screenshot of the mesh for a publication. Using default settings and Surface With Edges representation, I get Loading th…

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## [Vertical color legends with horizontal title clash with the Use Above Range Color](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vertical-color-legends-with-horizontal-title-clash-with-the-use-above-range-color/14059)

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**Author:** [@GregVernon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GregVernon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vertical-color-legends-with-horizontal-title-clash-with-the-use-above-range-color/14059 "2024-03-02T04:27:30Z")

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Does anyone know of a workaround for using a vertical colorbar with a horizontal title, when using the Use Above Color Range option (without going to horizontal legend or vertical title)? I’ve been trying (unsuccessf…

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## [No apply button when opening xdmf file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/no-apply-button-when-opening-xdmf-file/14066)

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**Author:** [@javadmjs](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/javadmjs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/no-apply-button-when-opening-xdmf-file/14066 "2024-03-01T18:06:54Z")

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Hi everyone! I am using Paraview 5.10 on Mac OS and try to open an XDMF file, but there is no apply button! I also checked the autoapply in the settings and it is off! I reinstalled Paraview, it worked for a while and …

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## [Large .vtk File ~2GB and 16284x16384 2D Grid Grey Block](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/large-vtk-file-2gb-and-16284x16384-2d-grid-grey-block/14069)

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**Author:** [@ChemEng](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ChemEng)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/large-vtk-file-2gb-and-16284x16384-2d-grid-grey-block/14069 "2024-03-01T15:57:54Z")

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Hello Paraview users, When attempting to open a very large ~2GB ASCII valued, 2D structured grid of a density field from a simulation, Paraview only opens a grey box and does not plot the density data. Furthermore, I ha…

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## [help/about causes segmentation fault](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/help-about-causes-segmentation-fault/14025)

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**Author:** [@gpuligundla](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gpuligundla)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/help-about-causes-segmentation-fault/14025 "2024-03-01T14:48:29Z")

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currently, I’m running the latest 5.12.0 in client/server setup. After connecting the client to the server. if I click help/about to see details, it abruptly closes the session and in the server, it says segmentation fau…

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## [Completely lost with "interactive" Clip filter in 5.12](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/completely-lost-with-interactive-clip-filter-in-5-12/14064)

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**Author:** [@cobo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cobo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/completely-lost-with-interactive-clip-filter-in-5-12/14064 "2024-03-01T13:15:06Z")

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Coming from PV 5.10 to 5.12, I am completely lost with the new Clip filter handling: I simply do not find a way how I can move the clip plane along the clip normal axis! If I “move” that new circle, it gets larger and sm…

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## [programmable filter processes exodus files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-processes-exodus-files/14060)

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**Author:** [@ermore](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ermore)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-processes-exodus-files/14060 "2024-03-01T03:15:50Z")

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I need to perform function interpolation on the values on some pointData in the exodus file. x\_data = \[0.258, 0.3, 0.344, 0.381, 0.4, 0.416, 0.454, 0.498, 0.534, 0.556, 0.581, 0.598, 0.624, 0.655, 0.685, 0.71, 0.74, 0.7…

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