pvpython script to convert binary Legacy VTK file to some compressed version to reduce file size

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How to figure out a python code using the python trace mechanism

Starting to use the python shell and pvpython can be overwhelming sometimes as it can be hard to figure out how to implement what you are looking to do using only python, even with the documentation. Here is a simple solution, the “python trace” mechanism. As its name indicate, the python trace let you trace your action in the UI to create a python script. Here is how I’d recommend to use it. Write your pvpython code until you reach a point of not knowing how to do a specific task in python…