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## [SaveScreenshot in pvpython/pvbatch takes significantly longer than GUI when StreamTracer is used](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/savescreenshot-in-pvpython-pvbatch-takes-significantly-longer-than-gui-when-streamtracer-is-used/4126)

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**Author:** [@dwesley](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dwesley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/savescreenshot-in-pvpython-pvbatch-takes-significantly-longer-than-gui-when-streamtracer-is-used/4126 "2020-04-20T22:25:24Z")

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I have a large amount of CFD results that I want to save images of. There are two types of images: surface pressures alone and surface pressures with streamlines (created with Calculator and StreamTracer). When I use pvp…

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## [vtkFoamEntryValue::ReadList(vtkFoamIOobject&): Assertion \`"Label type not set!" && this-\>GetLabelType() != NO\_LABEL\_TYPE' failed.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkfoamentryvalue-readlist-vtkfoamioobject-assertion-label-type-not-set-this-getlabeltype-no-label-type-failed/13089)

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**Author:** [@Balamurugan.Deivendr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Balamurugan.Deivendr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 9:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkfoamentryvalue-readlist-vtkfoamioobject-assertion-label-type-not-set-this-getlabeltype-no-label-type-failed/13089 "2023-10-27T09:18:49Z")

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I am able to read the DEM part of CFDEM code in paraview. But the moment, when I open a CFD part of an executed CFDEM problem, the paraview stops working and passes the following command in the terminal. vtkFoamEntryVal…

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## [Could anyone please share a STRUCTURED\_POINTS vtk file (i.e., vtkImageData)?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/could-anyone-please-share-a-structured-points-vtk-file-i-e-vtkimagedata/898)

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**Author:** [@tttsss](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/tttsss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/could-anyone-please-share-a-structured-points-vtk-file-i-e-vtkimagedata/898 "2018-11-14T08:43:55Z")

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Could anyone please share a STRUCTURED\_POINTS vtk file (i.e., vtkImageData) which contains contents of an image? Ideally the size of the image is small so that I can easily analyze it. Also, is it possible to convert an …

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## [Superbuild package with paraview-config?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/superbuild-package-with-paraview-config/9115)

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**Author:** [@mirenradia](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mirenradia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/superbuild-package-with-paraview-config/9115 "2022-03-10T16:17:52Z")

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Does anyone know if it’s possible to generate a superbuild package of paraviewsdk that includes the paraview-config python script? I can’t see it in the paraview\_executables list in the paraview.bundles.common.cmake file…

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## [ParaView 5.8.1 crashing while importing 'Tensorflow'](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-crashing-while-importing-tensorflow/5549)

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**Author:** [@muchu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/muchu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-5-8-1-crashing-while-importing-tensorflow/5549 "2020-10-12T14:48:57Z")

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Hello, I am using Paraview to build a filter plugin for my university research project. I built Paraview 5.8.1 from \[source\] (ParaView/Documentation/dev/build.md at master · Kitware/ParaView · GitHub) which has Python …

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## [Color by a String Array](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-by-a-string-array/12122)

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**Author:** [@cyrille](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cyrille)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/color-by-a-string-array/12122 "2023-05-18T14:00:54Z")

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Hi, I have an unstructured mesh vtu file, with several point and cell data. One of the cell data (“Group Slot : geology”) is of type ‘string’, and I would like to have the colors according to the string values (“Interpr…

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## [Run a traced script in a loop leaks threads](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/run-a-traced-script-in-a-loop-leaks-threads/4505)

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**Author:** [@reox](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/reox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/run-a-traced-script-in-a-loop-leaks-threads/4505 "2020-06-05T05:49:01Z")

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I have traced a short script which creates four views and renders them into a png. Now, I changed that to run in a loop for many input files. However, I see that the number of threads is rising after each run - which ev…

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## [How to run Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-run-paraview/4312)

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**Author:** [@Abhik\_Roy\_Chaudhury](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Abhik_Roy_Chaudhury)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-run-paraview/4312 "2020-05-12T16:00:59Z")

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Recently I have downloaded Paraview to my laptop. But, I am unable to run it .Seeking the help to start it. Please help me with the set up procedure.

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## [streamlines from custom source, via programmable filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/streamlines-from-custom-source-via-programmable-filter/9920)

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**Author:** [@\_Marco](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/_Marco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/streamlines-from-custom-source-via-programmable-filter/9920 "2022-06-29T07:10:20Z")

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Dear all, I am using PV 5.10.1, on Linux. I am trying to draw streamlines, from a non standard source, for wind field. I would appreciate some help or suggestions, as I am failing to persuade PV to actually draw the li…

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## [Problems synchronizing using \*.pvd and \*.nek5000 formats](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problems-synchronizing-using-pvd-and-nek5000-formats/10268)

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**Author:** [@nadeem](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nadeem)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problems-synchronizing-using-pvd-and-nek5000-formats/10268 "2022-12-13T08:34:20Z")

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Hello, I am having major problems synchronizing between two different datasets: a format using the nek5000 code, labeled \*.f00001, etc, and \*.vtu using the nek5000+ppiclf code for particle tracking in a flow. Currently…

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## [Paraview 9 - no longer can set size of points after input from CSV](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-9-no-longer-can-set-size-of-points-after-input-from-csv/7066)

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**Author:** [@DominionSoftware](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DominionSoftware)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-9-no-longer-can-set-size-of-points-after-input-from-csv/7066 "2021-04-24T16:02:01Z")

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I load a set of points from a csv file and use tablet2points to visualize. I now no longer see a way to enlarge the points. Am I missing something? In paraview 8 I could.

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## [Issue reading decomposed OpenFOAM 10 simuation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-reading-decomposed-openfoam-10-simuation/10696)

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**Author:** [@joneuhauser](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joneuhauser)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-reading-decomposed-openfoam-10-simuation/10696 "2022-11-15T14:53:06Z")

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Hi, I’m having issues with a decomposed OpenFOAM case from OpenFOAM. Reproduction: Load a decomposed case with multiple domains (Ignore error about missing “constant” directory in test case, it’s not necessary for rep…

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## [Error loading file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-loading-file/7523)

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**Author:** [@Yenyo\_Sedzro](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Yenyo_Sedzro)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/error-loading-file/7523 "2021-06-30T17:20:33Z")

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I am getting an error loading a file in paraview. Here’s a screenshot

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## [SamplePerPixels](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sampleperpixels/14297)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sampleperpixels/14297 "2024-04-03T11:27:08Z")

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Hello, how can one increase the sample per pixel? I al having artifacts in the limit between spheric glyphs and a clip (of volumetric data) that is semi transparent where I have some pixels that are completly trasparen…

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## [Are print statements disabled on non zero ranks in python pipelines?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/are-print-statements-disabled-on-non-zero-ranks-in-python-pipelines/12787)

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**Author:** [@Alexandre\_Minot](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Alexandre_Minot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/are-print-statements-disabled-on-non-zero-ranks-in-python-pipelines/12787 "2023-09-13T20:06:42Z")

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I have the following code in my python script: if(rank == 0): print("print from rank 0") os.system("echo echo rank 0") comm.Barrier() if(rank == 1): print("print from rank 1") os.system("echo echo rank 1…

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## [ViewSize not respected in PVSM file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/viewsize-not-respected-in-pvsm-file/14759)

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**Author:** [@madmoonman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/madmoonman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/viewsize-not-respected-in-pvsm-file/14759 "2024-06-11T14:00:04Z")

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Hello, I have a question regarding the ViewSize. I am regularly working from 2 different computers with different screen sizes. When I open a State that was built on the other computer, it looks differently (positions o…

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## [Construct an unstructured grid from arrays](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/construct-an-unstructured-grid-from-arrays/8662)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Convergence](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Captain_Convergence)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 8:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/construct-an-unstructured-grid-from-arrays/8662 "2021-12-22T08:29:14Z")

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Dear all, I have some coordinates (XYZ) with associated array-fields (density, pressure, velocity…). I need them to be a continuous grid because I have to compute gradients (vorticiy, density gradients, Q-criterion…). I…

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## [Standalone SDK for plugins development ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/standalone-sdk-for-plugins-development/13298)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Yue](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nicholas_Yue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/standalone-sdk-for-plugins-development/13298 "2023-11-22T14:11:51Z")

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Hi, I have been tracking the development of ParaView over the years. My understanding is that (C++) plugins and extension development generally require building it together with the source code of ParaView Are there p…

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## [Random velocity field on plane](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/random-velocity-field-on-plane/9530)

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**Author:** [@s195t](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/s195t)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/random-velocity-field-on-plane/9530 "2022-05-02T12:57:19Z")

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Dear everyone, I would like to map a random velocity field that I am generating artificially and is containing specific features that I need to a source plane of the same “dimensions” as the velocity field. Could savin…

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## [mark custom filter as auto\_load from python macro](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mark-custom-filter-as-auto-load-from-python-macro/7834)

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**Author:** [@skaal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/skaal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/mark-custom-filter-as-auto-load-from-python-macro/7834 "2021-08-19T15:41:46Z")

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I have a macro to group a multiblock dataset into several nodes for simplified access. This macro relies on a set of python plugins loaded at the begin of the macro using LoadPlugin and works fine. However, I cannot loa…

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## [fix timesteps (round time up)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fix-timesteps-round-time-up/6792)

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**Author:** [@ebreard](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ebreard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fix-timesteps-round-time-up/6792 "2021-03-25T17:35:16Z")

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Hi, I have two layers, one has timesteps 0.01, 0.02 0.03 s etc because I used the temporalshiftscale filter. The other layers has time embedded (read vtp) but the timesteps are 0.0100001, 0.02000035, 0.03000048 s for i…

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## [output the flow data at the boundary layer edge](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/output-the-flow-data-at-the-boundary-layer-edge/10748)

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**Author:** [@Lipbyte](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Lipbyte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/output-the-flow-data-at-the-boundary-layer-edge/10748 "2022-11-15T08:55:22Z")

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Hey all, I am working on a Python script which should automatically read in a calculated Openfoam case (wing profile) via paraview and output the flow data at the boundary layer edge for further data manipulation. My p…

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## [Calculate mean distance from a point to curved line](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-mean-distance-from-a-point-to-curved-line/6131)

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**Author:** [@sharaborin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sharaborin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-mean-distance-from-a-point-to-curved-line/6131 "2020-12-28T11:22:53Z")

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Hello! I have a highly deformed elongated bubble, and I need to calculate the mean radius along with a bubble. For this reason: I extract a surface, take a slice along the bubble (then I have closed curves, the sl…

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## [pvpython clip rendering not working after SaveAnimation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-clip-rendering-not-working-after-saveanimation/3533)

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**Author:** [@Teresita\_Ramirez\_Agu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Teresita_Ramirez_Agu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-clip-rendering-not-working-after-saveanimation/3533 "2020-02-08T00:04:29Z")

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I am trying to use the clipping tool with pvpython, but when I save animation, it doesn’t work. I am using the clip to reveal an image at specific times. It works perfectly fine when I run the python script in paraview b…

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## [Why GetBounds() for sphere is different than sphere radius? What is the logic?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/why-getbounds-for-sphere-is-different-than-sphere-radius-what-is-the-logic/3006)

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**Author:** [@Richard](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Richard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/why-getbounds-for-sphere-is-different-than-sphere-radius-what-is-the-logic/3006 "2019-11-19T13:50:19Z")

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\>\>\> sphere.Radius = 0.5 \>\>\> print(sphere.GetDataInformation().GetBounds()) (-0.48746395111083984, 0.48746395111083984, -0.48746395111083984, 0.48746395111083984, -0.5, 0.5) Thank you

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## [Paraview glance build error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-glance-build-error/9281)

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**Author:** [@klarry](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/klarry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-glance-build-error/9281 "2022-03-28T15:24:45Z")

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While compiling Paraview Glance (npm run build), I am getting the following error ERROR in unable to locate ‘C:\\paraview-glance\\itk\\web-build\\itkfiltering\*’ glob Is there something missing on my computer?

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## [How to change the representation as array from Solid as default in Lite protocols?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-the-representation-as-array-from-solid-as-default-in-lite-protocols/7759)

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**Author:** [@rasunag27](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rasunag27)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-the-representation-as-array-from-solid-as-default-in-lite-protocols/7759 "2021-08-09T15:36:24Z")

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Hi, I am using Paraview lite for web. When I load a file in the web, the default representation would come as ‘Solid color’. How to make the array as default (for eg ‘T’)? I tried working with @exportRpc("pv.color.mana…

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## [When loading Ensight file exported from EDEM ，it has errors](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/when-loading-ensight-file-exported-from-edem-it-has-errors/802)

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**Author:** [@111](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/111)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/when-loading-ensight-file-exported-from-edem-it-has-errors/802 "2018-10-28T11:25:44Z")

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## [How to get a single object or some in paraview python?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-a-single-object-or-some-in-paraview-python/6715)

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**Author:** [@jone](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-get-a-single-object-or-some-in-paraview-python/6715 "2021-03-16T15:58:50Z")

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I rendered some data on the server side in python, like this: \> reader = simple.OpenDataFile('xxx.obj') \> simple.Show(reader) \> simple.Render() And I want to customize some protocols such as pick or clip one of the o…

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## [Prefered method of compiling on MacOS?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/prefered-method-of-compiling-on-macos/4054)

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**Author:** [@wsherman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wsherman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/prefered-method-of-compiling-on-macos/4054 "2020-04-13T17:45:37Z")

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Hello ParaView developers, In other threads, we’ve had discussions about the OpenVR plugin on MacOS, and I’d like to give that a try myself, which means compiling on my MacBookPro. So my question is: what’s the best me…

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## [Decreasing opacity reveals the mesh division over different processors](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/decreasing-opacity-reveals-the-mesh-division-over-different-processors/12430)

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**Author:** [@Uday](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Uday)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/decreasing-opacity-reveals-the-mesh-division-over-different-processors/12430 "2023-07-03T14:01:32Z")

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I have geometry built using multiple processors. So when I try to visualize it in paraview by decreasing the opacity I can see lines (for 2D) and planes (for 3D) dividing the geometry. These lines correspond to splitting…

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## [AMR XML file structure for many AMR blocks?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/amr-xml-file-structure-for-many-amr-blocks/13862)

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**Author:** [@risingBubbles](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/risingBubbles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/amr-xml-file-structure-for-many-amr-blocks/13862 "2024-02-05T08:33:56Z")

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Hello all, I am trying to write an AMR writer for our AMR code. So far, we just write UnstructuredGrid in .vtu files. However, we would like to make use of the vtkNonOverlappingAMR or vtkOverlappingAMR support because w…

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## [Slicing an unstructured mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slicing-an-unstructured-mesh/10684)

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**Author:** [@nathanbl](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nathanbl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slicing-an-unstructured-mesh/10684 "2022-11-07T13:27:08Z")

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I am displaying a slice of some results (flow simulations from PYFR, if this makes a difference) in an unstructured mesh, and it is rather fuzzy looking. I was thinking this might have to do with the mesh being unstructu…

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## [Create a color map that has a color gradient between 0 and 4 and another color above 4](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-a-color-map-that-has-a-color-gradient-between-0-and-4-and-another-color-above-4/8986)

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**Author:** [@Resa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Resa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-a-color-map-that-has-a-color-gradient-between-0-and-4-and-another-color-above-4/8986 "2022-02-16T15:26:42Z")

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Hey there, I would like to color a buch of spheres in any gradient (for example “X Ray” white to black) between the values 0 to 4. But above 4 I would like to colorize everything in yellow (everything above 4 is nan). H…

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## [websocket connection error in Paraview web osmesa docker image](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/websocket-connection-error-in-paraview-web-osmesa-docker-image/8310)

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**Author:** [@rasunag27](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rasunag27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/websocket-connection-error-in-paraview-web-osmesa-docker-image/8310 "2021-11-03T14:41:53Z")

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Hi, I am trying to run Paraview web Visualizer inside docker. For this, I used osmesa-visualizer docker image using the command: docker pull kitware/paraviewweb:pvw-visualizer-osmesa-master But when I run the docker, …

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## [How to show layers of an unstructured grid](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-layers-of-an-unstructured-grid/5505)

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**Author:** [@wem80](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wem80)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-layers-of-an-unstructured-grid/5505 "2020-10-07T18:25:10Z")

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Hi, I am new to ParaView and I am trying to show a geological model that has certain units in zone groups. The zones cross several layers. This figure is a render of “zones” but I want to show where the actual layers…

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## [TextureMaptoSphere Scripting](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/texturemaptosphere-scripting/2991)

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**Author:** [@Pat](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/texturemaptosphere-scripting/2991 "2019-11-18T09:44:17Z")

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Hello, how would I go about setting the texturemaptosphere texture image via python script, from what I understand I would have to manually create the proxy that accomplishes this since the trace command wont spit out a …

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## [PYTHON\_EXECUTABLE CMake variable](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-executable-cmake-variable/13634)

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**Author:** [@guillaume\_Peillex](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/guillaume_Peillex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-executable-cmake-variable/13634 "2024-01-05T22:04:50Z")

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Hi all, I am currently working around ParaView and Spack and i realized that in the Spack’s ParaView recipe (https://github.com/spack/spack/blob/develop/var/spack/repos/builtin/packages/paraview/package.py) the CMake va…

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## [ParaView for Mac Intel Big Sur?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-for-mac-intel-big-sur/8641)

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**Author:** [@mwl](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mwl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-for-mac-intel-big-sur/8641 "2021-12-16T20:45:20Z")

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When will ParaView provide version for Mac Intel Big Sur OS? Thanks.

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## [Visualizing Complex E&M Modes CSV File](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-complex-e-m-modes-csv-file/6611)

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**Author:** [@electronsandstuff](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/electronsandstuff)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/visualizing-complex-e-m-modes-csv-file/6611 "2021-03-04T08:25:28Z")

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Hey guys! Sorry that I’m a little new to paraview. I have a CSV file of the form: x, y, z, Ex, Ey, Ez, Bx, By, Bz 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0+0.0i, 0.0+0.0i, 0.0+0.0i, … It represents an EM mode of a given f…

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## [how can plot unstructured grid tecplot file using paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-plot-unstructured-grid-tecplot-file-using-paraview/5895)

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**Author:** [@ahmedmajhool](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ahmedmajhool)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-can-plot-unstructured-grid-tecplot-file-using-paraview/5895 "2020-11-26T13:37:06Z")

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Please could you help me I use a code with unstructured grid data and generating a tecplot file. Can I use paraview to see the contour plots. Thanks Ahmed

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## [Trying to SaveAnimation in pvbatch with an MP4 fails](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trying-to-saveanimation-in-pvbatch-with-an-mp4-fails/12620)

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**Author:** [@GregVernon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GregVernon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trying-to-saveanimation-in-pvbatch-with-an-mp4-fails/12620 "2023-08-02T15:10:05Z")

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I have a Python script that I’m running in pvbatch, and when I use: SaveAnimation( 'testing.mp4', render\_view, ImageResolution=\[1920, 1080\], FrameRate=30 ) as derived from my trace, I get a Failed to determine format e…

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## [Multiblock domain temporal (XDMF/HDF5) animation error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/multiblock-domain-temporal-xdmf-hdf5-animation-error/2047)

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**Author:** [@Jordi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Jordi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/multiblock-domain-temporal-xdmf-hdf5-animation-error/2047 "2019-06-14T14:47:34Z")

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Dear all, I am trying to create an animation using temporal data from a CFD simulation which is stored in a HDF5 file (created using version 1.10.4) and I am getting the following error when I try to animate a contour: …

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## [Rendering occlusion bug?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rendering-occlusion-bug/7472)

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**Author:** [@datathing](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/datathing)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rendering-occlusion-bug/7472 "2021-06-24T17:12:19Z")

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There seem to be cases where something that should be obscured will get rendered if the object that obscuring it is sufficiently thin. This problem is exacerbated if the 2D view is used. e.g. with zero vertical exaggera…

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## [Unckeck checkbox programatically](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unckeck-checkbox-programatically/3563)

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**Author:** [@alo\_gon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/alo_gon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unckeck-checkbox-programatically/3563 "2020-02-13T20:14:42Z")

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I’m writing a python script and I wanted to know if there was a way to uncheck the Show Plane checkbox by code.

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## [paraview crashing when using D3 filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashing-when-using-d3-filter/14298)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-crashing-when-using-d3-filter/14298 "2024-07-04T09:03:35Z")

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Hello, I am having a strange behavior, I have a simulation with lagrangian particles in a parallel OpenFoam case, and I have the following script (end of post). as I want to eliminate the internal boundaries done by the…

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## [paraview built from source crashes loading silo file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-built-from-source-crashes-loading-silo-file/13242)

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**Author:** [@kmilo9999](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kmilo9999)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-built-from-source-crashes-loading-silo-file/13242 "2023-11-17T03:29:42Z")

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Hi all. I am using Paraview 5.11 that I built from source in a linux cluster. I have some silo files and in order to read load them in Paraview, I configured the cmake file enabling the options PARAVIEW\_USE\_VISITBRIDGE …

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## [Adding the line "from paraview.simple import Show" to a reader, restore the default settings in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adding-the-line-from-paraview-simple-import-show-to-a-reader-restore-the-default-settings-in-paraview/10791)

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**Author:** [@gv871](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gv871)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/adding-the-line-from-paraview-simple-import-show-to-a-reader-restore-the-default-settings-in-paraview/10791 "2022-11-17T15:45:43Z")

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Hello, as you can see from the title I have a very strange behavior while trying to implement a new reader using a python plugin. When the reader is automatically loaded from the PV\_PLUGIN\_PATH after opening e closing …

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## [Convert ParaView/.csv to STL](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-paraview-csv-to-stl/9365)

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**Author:** [@eb1064](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/eb1064)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-paraview-csv-to-stl/9365 "2022-04-05T21:50:16Z")

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I have a .csv containing x,y,z coordinates. I converted this to a ParaView file (.pvd). I need to open this 3D model in Abaqus. Is there a way to convert a ParaView file to an STL or .odb? Thank you!

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## [Signal of the Torque in Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/signal-of-the-torque-in-paraview/7714)

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**Author:** [@JoelSJ](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/JoelSJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/signal-of-the-torque-in-paraview/7714 "2021-07-28T12:12:06Z")

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Hello everyone, I ran an unsteady rotationary CFD case using OF to evaluate the torque and I am using paraview for post-processing. The model is running in the -Z axis and I am using an equation in Paraview to calculate…

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