# ParaView Support

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/c/paraview-support/7.md?page=80

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## [Averaged to unaveraged stresses](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/averaged-to-unaveraged-stresses/11719)

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**Author:** [@FEngineer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/FEngineer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/averaged-to-unaveraged-stresses/11719 "2023-04-01T18:37:13Z")

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Hi, I use open-source FEA software CalculiX. One of its limitations is that it can only output averaged nodal stresses. I’ve noticed this recent thread about Quadrature Points filters that can be used to obtain stresses…

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## [SPH Dataset Interpolator - usage and results export](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sph-dataset-interpolator-usage-and-results-export/11765)

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**Author:** [@FEngineer](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/FEngineer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sph-dataset-interpolator-usage-and-results-export/11765 "2023-04-01T17:51:09Z")

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Hi, following this thread: How to add temperature data for external mesh? I’m testing the possibility to interpolate data from a .csv file to a mesh. I opened the results of a dummy FEA to import the mesh and used the SP…

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## [Is the Simulation Done by Fugaku Supercomputer using Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-the-simulation-done-by-fugaku-supercomputer-using-paraview/11745)

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**Author:** [@DS\_Glanzsche](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DS_Glanzsche)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-the-simulation-done-by-fugaku-supercomputer-using-paraview/11745 "2023-04-01T07:32:36Z")

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I want to know, is it true based on my observation that ParaView is used by Fugaku to simulate this: if yes, is there any other softwares/packages needed to create simulation like those abov…

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## [paraview superbuild issue - attribute cannot be used here: vtk::filepath](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-issue-attribute-cannot-be-used-here-vtk-filepath/11760)

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**Author:** [@michal.wozniak](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/michal.wozniak)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-issue-attribute-cannot-be-used-here-vtk-filepath/11760 "2023-03-31T18:31:33Z")

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Hi, At my company, we are upgrading our custom application based on ParaView 5.9. to 5.10.1. I was able to successfully build it. I started to update our “superbuild” (Paraview-super build fork) but I am having some we…

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## [vtkSocketCommunicator errors: "Could not receive tag" and "Endian handshake failed"](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtksocketcommunicator-errors-could-not-receive-tag-and-endian-handshake-failed/3350)

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**Author:** [@XavierStuvw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/XavierStuvw)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtksocketcommunicator-errors-could-not-receive-tag-and-endian-handshake-failed/3350 "2020-02-19T13:43:50Z")

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Issue and situation This post is a second branch of Reverse client-server connection fails with more than one MPI process. Parallel jobs fall back to serial in a reverse connection between client and server within the sa…

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## [State files are becoming huge](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/state-files-are-becoming-huge/11770)

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**Author:** [@Xabier\_Morales\_Ferez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Xabier_Morales_Ferez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/state-files-are-becoming-huge/11770 "2023-03-30T17:13:30Z")

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Hi, I’m running a Python script in Paraview 5.11.0 to read some already existing Paraview state files, add some filters, and save the state files back. As I go through the cases, the state file size increases really fas…

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## [Extract Block filter for multi-block data set](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-block-filter-for-multi-block-data-set/5026)

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**Author:** [@kirit\_101](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kirit_101)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extract-block-filter-for-multi-block-data-set/5026 "2023-03-30T16:06:04Z")

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Hello: I have a multi-block data set, where I am using Extract Block filter to seperate some data . I created a python state file, python script looks like this : # create a new 'Extract Block' extractBlock1 = ExtractB…

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## [Build Plugin Example](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-plugin-example/11766)

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**Author:** [@1241doobieC](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/1241doobieC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-plugin-example/11766 "2023-03-30T12:28:23Z")

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Hello! I was trying to build “MyPNGReader” plugin from ParaView examples. I believe it’s been loaded successfully, since the Plugin Manager lists “readers | loaded” as shown image: However, as I check Source Menu an…

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## [How to create a cell data that is usable in Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-cell-data-that-is-usable-in-paraview/11762)

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**Author:** [@arghya](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/arghya)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-create-a-cell-data-that-is-usable-in-paraview/11762 "2023-03-30T08:10:50Z")

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Hello, I am new to data visualisation and I want to visualise a simplicial complex generated from a python library called Gudhi. What I have is a csv file that lists 3D coordinates and another list that contains cells …

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## [Ability to view .prt files in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ability-to-view-prt-files-in-paraview/11758)

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**Author:** [@Krzysztof\_Stopka](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Krzysztof_Stopka)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ability-to-view-prt-files-in-paraview/11758 "2023-03-29T18:07:08Z")

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Hello, Can Paraview visualize .prt files as would be exported from CAD programs such as SolidWorks or NX? I realize there are many different readers available when I initially open a .prt file in ParaView but none appea…

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## [Error While Building Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-while-building-paraview/11755)

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**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Saad\_Atique](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Muhammad_Saad_Atique)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-while-building-paraview/11755 "2023-03-29T16:27:15Z")

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Getting errors while build edition = CORE (CANONICAL builds fine): \[0/1\] Re-running CMake... -- VTK version: 9.2.6-2818-g481a2e7785 CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:400 (message): The following modules were requested or re…

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## [How to render a model with material and data(volume render) at the same time](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-render-a-model-with-material-and-data-volume-render-at-the-same-time/11725)

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**Author:** [@zjqf](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/zjqf)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-render-a-model-with-material-and-data-volume-render-at-the-same-time/11725 "2023-03-29T14:12:53Z")

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I have a model and the power distribution of this model as follow: I want to give the model a material to make this model real, and I want to see the data with volume rendering at the same time. I use the Material…

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## [Cell values partly disappear when editing width on Mac](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cell-values-partly-disappear-when-editing-width-on-mac/11666)

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**Author:** [@JMC](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JMC)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cell-values-partly-disappear-when-editing-width-on-mac/11666 "2023-03-29T14:05:25Z")

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Hi all, I’ve noticed the following problem occurs on quite a few versions of ParaView on Mac (mine and that of colleagues). I currently run the latest version 5.11.0. All the data shows well for the cell when the line …

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## [Error on use calculator "Syntax error: expecting a variable name; see position X](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-on-use-calculator-syntax-error-expecting-a-variable-name-see-position-x/11747)

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**Author:** [@Pauline.C](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pauline.C)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-on-use-calculator-syntax-error-expecting-a-variable-name-see-position-x/11747 "2023-03-29T13:58:55Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a problem with the calculator, although I put the “” in my text. Is it a problem with the values? The field 7 has the interval \[3;11\], can I change the intervals in the calculator? Thank you…

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## [Transfer data from matlab to ParaView (to process with ttk)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transfer-data-from-matlab-to-paraview-to-process-with-ttk/11740)

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**Author:** [@kokebdese](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kokebdese)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/transfer-data-from-matlab-to-paraview-to-process-with-ttk/11740 "2023-03-29T13:30:13Z")

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Dear all, Assume if I created a 3D surface of my data using the isosurface function in the matlab. I want to transfer this data to PraView and How can I do that? Here below is the sample script taken from the matlab. …

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## [Extending animation end time, but keeping old keyframe times](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extending-animation-end-time-but-keeping-old-keyframe-times/11738)

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**Author:** [@wtfermi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wtfermi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extending-animation-end-time-but-keeping-old-keyframe-times/11738 "2023-03-29T07:58:52Z")

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Hi, I often find myself in a situation, where I have a “complete” animation set up, but then want to add some additional stuff at the end (an additional camera position, plotting something). However, once the animation …

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## [HOW to Smooth the fluid interface？](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-smooth-the-fluid-interface/11737)

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**Author:** [@AlexL](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/AlexL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-smooth-the-fluid-interface/11737 "2023-03-28T14:53:07Z")

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I used the S-ALE method of LS-DYNA to study an underwater bubble and use the DominationGroup option of the threshold filter to distinguish between bubble and water. However, due to the presence of meshes, the bubble inte…

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## [Automatically load TTK upon ParaView's startup](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/automatically-load-ttk-upon-paraviews-startup/11643)

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**Author:** [@kokebdese](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kokebdese)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/automatically-load-ttk-upon-paraviews-startup/11643 "2023-03-28T12:56:29Z")

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I installed Paraview that integrates TTK plugin on windows 10 and check the box Auto Load in the TopologyToolKit entry. However, still it did’t automatically load TTK upon ParaView’s startup. Could you suggest me on how …

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## [How to remove the boundary between different types of mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-remove-the-boundary-between-different-types-of-mesh/11734)

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**Author:** [@pearlpirate](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pearlpirate)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-remove-the-boundary-between-different-types-of-mesh/11734 "2023-03-28T11:42:26Z")

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Hello there, I’m currently using paraview to post-processing my data from Fluent. I exported the data in CGNS format. I use a combination of structured and unstructured mesh which are connected by an interface. When I d…

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## [Combining warp by vector from one pvd with stress colour map from another for the same mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/combining-warp-by-vector-from-one-pvd-with-stress-colour-map-from-another-for-the-same-mesh/11616)

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**Author:** [@MDN](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/MDN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/combining-warp-by-vector-from-one-pvd-with-stress-colour-map-from-another-for-the-same-mesh/11616 "2023-03-28T10:10:07Z")

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Hi Everyone, I have two pvd files for the same mesh. One is used to display the deformation of the model by using ‘Warp by Vector’ and the other is used to display a colour map of the stress. I would like to combine th…

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## [How to automatize texture mapping using state files or python state files in ParaView though.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-automatize-texture-mapping-using-state-files-or-python-state-files-in-paraview-though/11717)

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**Author:** [@Ericsson-paul](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ericsson-paul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-automatize-texture-mapping-using-state-files-or-python-state-files-in-paraview-though/11717 "2023-03-28T09:54:01Z")

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I have several vtk files with texture coordinates already written and corresponding texture images, how do I automatize texture mapping using state files or python state files in ParaView though.

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## [pvserver interactive points -\> tag missmatch -\> exit](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-interactive-points-tag-missmatch-exit/11693)

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**Author:** [@Dani](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Dani)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:26am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvserver-interactive-points-tag-missmatch-exit/11693 "2023-03-28T09:26:05Z")

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I’m using ParaView 5.11 on a windows client and connect to a pvserver on a linux machine. Works generally really well. But when I try to query the model through e.g. ‘Interactive Select Points On’ or ‘Hover Points On’ th…

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## [Building and running ParaView: Error related to '@rpath'](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/building-and-running-paraview-error-related-to-rpath/11720)

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**Author:** [@1241doobieC](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/1241doobieC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/building-and-running-paraview-error-related-to-rpath/11720 "2023-03-28T05:40:49Z")

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Hello all, I am currently attempting to build ParaView by following Getting Started compilation guide. OS: MacOS Ventura 13 Chip: Apple M1 Since there are no specific building steps provided for MacOS, I suppose that…

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## [Control order of series in linechart legend](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/control-order-of-series-in-linechart-legend/11718)

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**Author:** [@Pfiffikus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pfiffikus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/control-order-of-series-in-linechart-legend/11718 "2023-03-27T15:08:50Z")

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Currently the ordering seems to vary randomly after reloading data, e.g. How to control the order?

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## [How to save data as .cgns type for each time step](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-save-data-as-cgns-type-for-each-time-step/11567)

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**Author:** [@rw00793](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rw00793)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-save-data-as-cgns-type-for-each-time-step/11567 "2023-03-27T14:04:42Z")

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Dear ParaView experts, Hello. I’m using version 5.9.1, trying to save data to .cgns type for each time step of my simulation. But I found there is no option regarding timestep under “File-Save Data-Files of type CGNS”. …

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## [Let filter operate only on function values while reusing geometry](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/let-filter-operate-only-on-function-values-while-reusing-geometry/11706)

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**Author:** [@duong](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/duong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/let-filter-operate-only-on-function-values-while-reusing-geometry/11706 "2023-03-27T12:50:23Z")

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Let’s say I have a Source with some geometry and one array, array1. I then apply a filter, say Clip, on this Source. Later, I add another array to Source, called array2. I want the Clip filter to apply again, but not on …

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## [Uploading/Reading .gif image file to Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/uploading-reading-gif-image-file-to-paraview/11668)

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**Author:** [@kokebdese](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kokebdese)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/uploading-reading-gif-image-file-to-paraview/11668 "2023-03-26T16:12:19Z")

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Hi all, I want to upload and process the .gif formatted image. I think a ParaView has no a .gif reader, is there any mechanism to read for it? Thanks

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## [Line Integral on plot over line](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/line-integral-on-plot-over-line/11638)

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**Author:** [@Ramesh\_Kolluru](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ramesh_Kolluru)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/line-integral-on-plot-over-line/11638 "2023-03-24T17:21:01Z")

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Hi I have two questions to ask Q 1) I have data where I extracted a slice and used a plot over line filter to get data on a line at a particular point. When I applied integral filter on the line and use point data I a…

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## [Python Reader Plugin For ParaView Help](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-reader-plugin-for-paraview-help/11560)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Vazquez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Joshua_Vazquez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-reader-plugin-for-paraview-help/11560 "2023-03-24T16:50:22Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to make a ParaView Reader Plugin using python that can read HDF files. I started working on this code by stripping down a filter template to the bare minimum and tried to turn it into a reader by looki…

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## [How do I keep the saved file in source format instead of ".glance" ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-keep-the-saved-file-in-source-format-instead-of-glance/11699)

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**Author:** [@LEOleo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/LEOleo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-do-i-keep-the-saved-file-in-source-format-instead-of-glance/11699 "2023-03-24T15:53:05Z")

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We want the image to be exported in the same format after we annotate and label it

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