display text in 3D

[aquanaut]

05_Mixed_Complex2_arrows_geometry.vtk (29.6 KB)

05_Mixed_Complex2_labels.csv (194 Bytes)

I want to display vector arrow annotations in 3D space. How can I achieve this? Thank you!

[mwestphal (Mathieu Westphal (Kitware))]

The simplest way to go is to use Text or 3D text source.

[aquanaut]

I have a lot of data like this, so I’d prefer an automated processing method. Are there any good approaches?

[mwestphal (Mathieu Westphal (Kitware))]

I managed to do this using Selection to display the text:

Here is the state file:
arrows.pvsm (487.8 KB)

Please note you need to create a selection to display the labels

[aquanaut]

hi, My version is paraview-6.0.0-RC1, and it crashes immediately upon opening. What version are you using?

[mwestphal (Mathieu Westphal (Kitware))]

Works fine in ParaView 6.0.1, make sure to point the data correctly.