I’m currently working on simulations using DualSPHysics-Moordyn+ and I’m trying to generate time-dependent plots that dynamically update with the ongoing animation, similar to what’s shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnf9EGuHiV0.
I’m importing a .CSV file containing time-varying data (attached below). When I import the file into ParaView, set the delimiter to “;”, and use the “Plot Data” option, everything works smoothly, and the data is displayed correctly. However, when I try to use “Plot Data Over Time”, I encounter several errors and the plot does not display as expected.
Has anyone had experience with creating time-varying plots in ParaView and could offer some advice on how to resolve this issue? Are there specific steps or settings that I should be checking?
Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve attached an example of the .CSV file I’m using.
The Plot Data Over Time filter is the wrong thing to use here. This filter is for data that changes over time (so when you hit the play button, the data changes). It would be for a sequence of csv files where each file represents a different timestep.
Using Plot Data is correct. However, for ParaView to understand that this is a plot over time (and thus add the time marker), the X axis of the plot has to be a field named exactly Time (with a capitol T). However, your time column is named time [s].
To fix the problem, before you add the Plot Data filter, add the RenameArrays filter, and rename time [s] to Time. Then add the Plot Data filter.
In the properties panel, uncheck the Use Index For X Axis and set X Array Name to the Time array. At this point, the time marker should show up.
Thank you very much for the suggestion. I followed the procedure you recommended: I renamed the time [s] column to Time using the RenameArrays filter and then applied the Plot Data filter. I was indeed able to make the time marker appear, but I’ve encountered a couple of issues.
When I press the Play button, the time marker moves along the X-axis, but the plot doesn’t update dynamically with the time. It seems that the marker is just moving along the current plot without refreshing the displayed data. Additionally, I noticed that the marker gets stuck at 1 second, even though the .csv file I’m importing data from contains values up to 10 seconds.
Could you help me understand what I might be doing wrong? If necessary, I can attach the .csv file to provide more details and facilitate targeted advice.
button, the data changes). It would be for a sequence of csv files where each file represents a different timestep.