# Correct way to import LS-DYNA output files to ParaView?

**URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529
**Category:** ParaView Support
**Created:** [April 28, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529 "2022-04-28T00:28:54Z")
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### Author: ![nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nareshsubedi)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529/1 "2022-04-28T00:28:54Z")

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Hi,

I am trying to plot stresses obtained from the LS-DYNA analysis in ParaView.

When I open the d3plot output in ParaView, the load (time) steps are incorrectly read, and I cannot plot any output variables.

As I am new to ParaView, I was wondering if there is a “correct” way or format to load LS-DYNA output files in ParaView. I looked for the topic in the web and this forum but did not find anything particular.

Thank you.

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### Author: ![Francois\_Mazen](https://discourse.paraview.org/user_avatar/discourse.paraview.org/francois_mazen/32/6483_2.png) [@Francois\_Mazen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Francois_Mazen)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529/2 "2022-05-02T09:17:57Z")

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Hello @nareshsubedi and welcome to this forum.

What is the extension of your file?  
Could you please share your data?

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### Author: ![nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nareshsubedi)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529/3 "2022-05-05T01:23:26Z")

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Hi @Francois_Mazen,

Thank you for the reply. Turns out, the issue was related to my LS-DYNA output not ParaView. I was requesting output for incorrect number integration points for the solid elements in my LS-DYNA model.

With the correction, I am able to import the output files in ParaView without any issues.

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### Author: ![shyam\_sundar](https://discourse.paraview.org/user_avatar/discourse.paraview.org/shyam_sundar/32/9760_2.png) [@shyam\_sundar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/shyam_sundar)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529/4 "2022-08-20T00:33:52Z")

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Hey, are you able to extract LSDYNA strain results in paraview without any problem?

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### Author: ![nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@nareshsubedi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nareshsubedi)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/correct-way-to-import-ls-dyna-output-files-to-paraview/9529/5 "2022-09-30T07:14:25Z")

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Hi Sundar,

For this particular case, I just needed normal stresses for plotting the results. Accordingly, the direct import of d3plot in ParaView worked just fine.

However, I couldn’t import principal stresses or any strain components to ParaView.

It would be nice to hear if anyone has a solution for importing strains or principal stresses to ParaView.