# can we use clip filter for visualizing particle data, or is it only applicable for cell data

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/t/can-we-use-clip-filter-for-visualizing-particle-data-or-is-it-only-applicable-for-cell-data/14174
**Category:** ParaView Support
**Created:** [March 16, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/can-we-use-clip-filter-for-visualizing-particle-data-or-is-it-only-applicable-for-cell-data/14174 "2024-03-16T10:46:26Z")
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### Author: ![Kamal\_pandey](https://discourse.paraview.org/user_avatar/discourse.paraview.org/kamal_pandey/32/10558_2.png) [@Kamal\_pandey](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Kamal_pandey)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/can-we-use-clip-filter-for-visualizing-particle-data-or-is-it-only-applicable-for-cell-data/14174/1 "2024-03-16T10:46:26Z")

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Hello experts @mwestphal @nicolas.vuaille @Kenneth_Moreland. I have a dataset containing particle data in a packed bed of multi-sized particles, stored in a .pvd file format. My objective is to visualize particles within a thin region located somewhere in the middle of the bed using a box-type clip filter.

However, despite applying the clip filter, I am unable to visualize any particles within the specified box. I suspect that I might be making a mistake in my approach or misunderstanding the functionality of the clip filter.

Could you kindly provide insights into the following questions:

1. Is the clip filter suitable for visualizing particle data, or is it primarily designed for cell data?
2. Are there any specific considerations or configurations I should be aware of when using the clip filter with particle data?

Any guidance or suggestions you could provide to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.

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### Author: ![mwestphal](https://discourse.paraview.org/user_avatar/discourse.paraview.org/mwestphal/32/17_2.png) [@mwestphal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mwestphal)
#### Post date: [March 18, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/can-we-use-clip-filter-for-visualizing-particle-data-or-is-it-only-applicable-for-cell-data/14174/2 "2024-03-18T08:44:44Z")

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Use “ConvertToPointCloud” filter first, in order to generate some cells.