# \#vr **URL:** https://discourse.paraview.org/tag/vr/10.md [Latest](https://discourse.paraview.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.paraview.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.paraview.org/tags.md) --- ## [VR Instructions for Vive Pro 2 headset.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vr-instructions-for-vive-pro-2-headset/16480)
**Author:** [@ar-valdez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ar-valdez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vr-instructions-for-vive-pro-2-headset/16480 "2025-10-17T11:52:00Z")
Hello, I am new to VR but not to Paraview. I have been following the webinar (on YouTube) available at this link \[Immersive ParaView: AR/VR/XR Exploration with ParaView: A free Kitware webinar\]. I am able to create the d… --- ## [paraview VR with collaboration](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vr-with-collaboration/16642)
**Author:** [@goatchurchprime](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/goatchurchprime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vr-with-collaboration/16642 "2025-05-15T15:49:45Z")
I’m trying to test out the Paraview VR collaboration feature announced hereL https://www.kitware.com/collaboration-between-caveinteraction-and-xrinterface-plugins/ But the only version of Paraview that I can download t… --- ## [Updates to Virtual Reality support in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/updates-to-virtual-reality-support-in-paraview/2046)
**Author:** [@martink](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/martink)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/updates-to-virtual-reality-support-in-paraview/2046 "2020-09-11T16:17:29Z")
There have been some updates to the VR capabilities in ParaView that I wanted to share. They are still in early development but I have put up an executable here if you would like to try them out. They include displaying… --- ## [Consultation on the feasibility of developing an plugin in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/consultation-on-the-feasibility-of-developing-an-plugin-in-paraview/8582)
**Author:** [@CCharles](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/CCharles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/consultation-on-the-feasibility-of-developing-an-plugin-in-paraview/8582 "2021-12-08T09:49:12Z")
Hi there, I’m new to Paraview. Currently, I’m going to develop a custom plugin/module in Paraview. The main function of the plug-in I want to develop is to calculate the volume of the intersection of two image data. … --- ## [Questions about VR capabilities](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/questions-about-vr-capabilities/1839)
**Author:** [@Mike](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Mike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 8:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/questions-about-vr-capabilities/1839 "2021-01-19T08:40:04Z")
I have 2 questions about using ParaView with a VR headset: When I’m using the headset and I try to visualize how my data evolves over time by pressing the play button, the view in the headset just becomes dark. If I … --- ## [Paraview issue on Big Sur](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-issue-on-big-sur/6239)
**Author:** [@ramc](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ramc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-issue-on-big-sur/6239 "2021-01-16T12:18:22Z")
Dear Developers! I am facing issue on my MacBook Pro 16" running Big Sur. I have installed paraview latest version but I could only run for 2 or 3 times after that it freezes and I cannot open pvd/vtk files to view agai… --- ## [Open VR options not visible in v5.9 on Windows](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/open-vr-options-not-visible-in-v5-9-on-windows/6090)
**Author:** [@JPBodner](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JPBodner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/open-vr-options-not-visible-in-v5-9-on-windows/6090 "2020-12-18T15:52:28Z")
Hi all. I’m new to Paraview so forgive me if this is a obvious question. I’m trying to get PV working with my Rift headset on Windows. I have SteamVR running, and then I load PV (v5.9). My understanding is that O… --- ## [How can I make a new material or shader into ParaView?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-new-material-or-shader-into-paraview/5502)
**Author:** [@Jerry](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Jerry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-new-material-or-shader-into-paraview/5502 "2020-10-06T00:55:46Z")
I want to use some other material in ParaView. Now I found the only way can I make it is to open raytracing and using the material of Ospray. But I don’t want to use raytracing, I only want to use something in rasteriza… --- ## [Spritesheet Export in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spritesheet-export-in-paraview/5490)
**Author:** [@ffreality](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ffreality)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/spritesheet-export-in-paraview/5490 "2020-10-04T21:05:10Z")
I am an Unreal Engine 4 developer and I would like to create an collaborative simulation app which has scientific visualization feature. Right now I can use GLTF system but non-surfaced elements for example volumes does… --- ## [Cut plane not shown in VR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cut-plane-not-shown-in-vr/5408)
**Author:** [@benny](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/benny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 7:38am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cut-plane-not-shown-in-vr/5408 "2020-09-28T07:38:19Z")
Hello! I have a 3d scalar field in XDMF file format (from a fenics simulation from a colleague). If I cut the volume in desktop version (clip filter), I can see the values in the cut plane. However, if I cut the volume… --- ## [OpenVR Interaction](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-interaction/316)
**Author:** [@Niklas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Niklas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-interaction/316 "2020-09-18T00:32:29Z")
Dear All, ParaViewVR works really nice, but I have three minor questions concerning the controls. Say I have a visualization with two iso-surfaces, a slice and some volume rendering. If I am in grab mode, I can often no… --- ## [Problem about OpenVR plugin in paraview 5.5.\*](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-about-openvr-plugin-in-paraview-5-5/277)
**Author:** [@genesoul](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/genesoul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-about-openvr-plugin-in-paraview-5-5/277 "2020-08-27T09:18:56Z")
Can’t render properly with 5.5.\* in VR environment （HTC vive）when I play animation of the first example(can.ex2). it can only render the first frame and last frame. But it works well in paraview 5.4.1. --- ## [How to switch left and right image in Crystaleyes Stereo 3D Visualization?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-switch-left-and-right-image-in-crystaleyes-stereo-3d-visualization/5056)
**Author:** [@mwl](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mwl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-switch-left-and-right-image-in-crystaleyes-stereo-3d-visualization/5056 "2020-08-27T07:34:33Z")
For stereo 3D visualization (using Crystaleyes), is there an easy way to switch the left and right images? Frequently, when starting Crystaleyes, the left and right images would be reversed. The only way we have found to… --- ## [Paraview open VR plugin in combination with stereovision rendering on 3D projector](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-open-vr-plugin-in-combination-with-stereovision-rendering-on-3d-projector/3646)
**Author:** [@bertlv](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bertlv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-open-vr-plugin-in-combination-with-stereovision-rendering-on-3d-projector/3646 "2020-02-26T21:29:33Z")
Hi, I am currently working with paraview VR in combination with a HTC vive pro headset. This setup works perfectly and I can share the video of the headset through the display mirror option in steamVR. This is however … --- ## [Trouble getting ParaView OpenVR plugin to work with Windows Mixed Reality Headset (Samsung Odyssey Plus)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-getting-paraview-openvr-plugin-to-work-with-windows-mixed-reality-headset-samsung-odyssey-plus/3054)
**Author:** [@evan.kao](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/evan.kao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-getting-paraview-openvr-plugin-to-work-with-windows-mixed-reality-headset-samsung-odyssey-plus/3054 "2020-02-03T17:44:13Z")
I recently bought a WMR headset (Samsung Odyssey+) and tried out ParaView’s OpenVR plug-n, but didn’t have much luck. Some computer specs: Computer: ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 (Laptop) OS: Windows 10 Graphics card: NV… --- ## [animations in CAVE mode](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animations-in-cave-mode/2548)
**Author:** [@inealey](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/inealey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animations-in-cave-mode/2548 "2019-10-11T23:18:32Z")
Hi all, I am new to Paraview and hoping to get some help with animations in ‘cave’ configuration. I’m starting small with a sample blood flow dataset from ANL: https://www.alcf.anl.gov/user-guides/vis-paraview-red-bloo… --- ## [Export vtk to gltf or other format compatible with AR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-vtk-to-gltf-or-other-format-compatible-with-ar/1677)
**Author:** [@lorak41](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lorak41)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-vtk-to-gltf-or-other-format-compatible-with-ar/1677 "2019-09-26T14:25:06Z")
Hi, I am looking for a reliable solution to export datasets to some Augmented Reality environment. Is it possible to export from paraview to gltf format? Will this preserve Color Maps? I also tried using blender and t… --- ## [VR capture model](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vr-capture-model/2259)
**Author:** [@RisingYoung](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/RisingYoung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vr-capture-model/2259 "2019-07-19T02:33:39Z")
Hello, I created 3 Spheres in ParaView, use the VR function, enter the grab mode, and found the following problems: Only one sphere can be grab at a time. How can I set up three spheres as a whole, grab any sphere, and … --- ## [ParaView pair with Microsoft Hololens glasses](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-pair-with-microsoft-hololens-glasses/2091)
**Author:** [@arttem22](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/arttem22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-pair-with-microsoft-hololens-glasses/2091 "2019-06-24T14:55:57Z")
Hello! I perform CFD and Structural computations with ANSYS, then I export results and analyze these results in ParaView. Now i have a challenge to visualize computational results with help of Augmented Reality (AR) tec… --- ## [Unable to fly with OpenVR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-fly-with-openvr/2063)
**Author:** [@nickgski](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nickgski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-to-fly-with-openvr/2063 "2019-06-20T20:09:55Z")
I have been trying to view my Paraview scene on an Oculus. While I can scale and translate the world with the controllers, I have been unable use the joystick to fly around as described in this blog post, specifically th… --- ## [paraview / VTK for dome projection?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vtk-for-dome-projection/670)
**Author:** [@kwasnitschka](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kwasnitschka)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vtk-for-dome-projection/670 "2018-11-13T13:22:12Z")
I am not yet a Paraview user but we are considering to include it as a tool in our new 6m hemispherical projection dome. It has five projectors, but the geometry is a bit different to a CAVE. Warp matrices and edge blend… --- ## [PV + Linux + openvr + Vive - SETUP](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pv-linux-openvr-vive-setup/721)
**Author:** [@andrealphus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/andrealphus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pv-linux-openvr-vive-setup/721 "2018-10-19T08:00:26Z")
There are a few separate threads here and there on this, but I thought I would consolidate and have this as an anchor point for all us poor Linux folks out there. From my understanding, ff you grab the Linux binary from … --- ## [OpenVR under Linux](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-under-linux/472)
**Author:** [@Niklas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Niklas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-under-linux/472 "2018-08-27T14:00:28Z")
Dear All, I’d like to use ParaView and OpenVR under Linux, if possible. I’ve downloaded and compiled 5.5.2 with OpenVR support. It compiles and runs, but when Enabling VR (Send to OpenVR) I get the error message: vtkOp… --- ## [Release streamtraces based on openVR remote position](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/release-streamtraces-based-on-openvr-remote-position/449)
**Author:** [@pcrepier](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pcrepier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/release-streamtraces-based-on-openvr-remote-position/449 "2018-08-27T15:29:54Z")
Hi, Together with some colleagues, we have been playing around with the OpenVR plugin, with success so far. We are now wondering about how we could bring up the added value of such post-processing in our workflow. One… --- ## [Dynamic scene](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamic-scene/399)
**Author:** [@GPsalachs](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GPsalachs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/dynamic-scene/399 "2018-08-27T13:57:52Z")
Hello, Is it possible to export a full 3D dynamic scene? If possible how is it done? Thank you! --- ## [OpenVR - What are the controls ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-what-are-the-controls/292)
**Author:** [@pcrepier](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pcrepier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/openvr-what-are-the-controls/292 "2018-07-09T14:55:04Z")
Hi Everyone, Today, a colleague of mine and I plugged a Vive helmet to a workstation and got the OpenVR environment to run. Getting it to work seemed easy, but controlling the render view was not intuitive to me. I loo…