# Convert ParaView/.csv to STL

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-paraview-csv-to-stl/9365
**Category:** ParaView Support
**Created:** [April 5, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-paraview-csv-to-stl/9365 "2022-04-05T21:50:16Z")
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#### Post date: [April 5, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-paraview-csv-to-stl/9365/1 "2022-04-05T21:50:16Z")

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I have a .csv containing x,y,z coordinates. I converted this to a ParaView file (.pvd). I need to open this 3D model in Abaqus. Is there a way to convert a ParaView file to an STL or .odb?

Thank you!