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## [pvpython question](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-question/8951)

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**Author:** [@callista](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/callista)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvpython-question/8951 "2022-02-11T09:55:05Z")

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Hello, I am trying to generalize some paraview script and I got this error. Does this mean that pvpython does not recognize my config file, is it possible at all to make something like this meaning to combine pvpython …

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## [Create camera movement for animations in Python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-camera-movement-for-animations-in-python/11869)

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**Author:** [@F42](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/F42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-camera-movement-for-animations-in-python/11869 "2023-04-17T08:04:37Z")

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Hello, I use the “interpolate cameras” feature and manually set 6 positions for the camera path in the GUI. However, the camera movements don’t show up in the python state file nor can I trace them. (I know this is to p…

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## [Paraview Superbuild fails because of git](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-fails-because-of-git/13741)

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**Author:** [@MaxMRichter](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/MaxMRichter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-superbuild-fails-because-of-git/13741 "2024-02-07T13:50:29Z")

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Hey! I am trying to build paraview with the superbuild on Arch Linux. I have enabled all available packages but some of them fail because of the following error FAILED: superbuild/zlib/stamp/zlib-zlib-patch-pcfile-rel-p…

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## [Friction coefficient along the wall](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/friction-coefficient-along-the-wall/11915)

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**Author:** [@xq520](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/xq520)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/friction-coefficient-along-the-wall/11915 "2023-04-18T14:35:19Z")

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Hello, I want to calculate the wall friction coefficient. And repeat the following steps, but the result is wrong. Could someone give me more details? The file is attached. https://www.paraview.org/pipermail/paraview/20…

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## [Bug with slicing slices](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bug-with-slicing-slices/6890)

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**Author:** [@TimJim](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/TimJim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/bug-with-slicing-slices/6890 "2021-04-08T11:41:34Z")

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I use a python script to script to extract pressure signatures at different radial distances at a couple of angles - it usually works but today I got a garbled solution. I normally get results like this: but I got th…

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## [egl-pvserver 5.11.0 MPI and OpenVDB](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/egl-pvserver-5-11-0-mpi-and-openvdb/10817)

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**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Yue](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nicholas_Yue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/egl-pvserver-5-11-0-mpi-and-openvdb/10817 "2022-11-21T08:14:55Z")

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I am testing 5.11.0 Linux build I downloaded from the official site Loading OpenVDB files locally with ParaView 5.11.0 display fine Loading OpenVDB files remotely via a single instance of pvserver also display fine e.…

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## [print the debug information for icet render](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/print-the-debug-information-for-icet-render/4990)

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**Author:** [@zhe](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/zhe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/print-the-debug-information-for-icet-render/4990 "2020-07-31T02:22:45Z")

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Hello, I noticed there are some debug information in Remoting/Views/vtkIceTComposite.cxx such as vtkOpenGLRenderUtilities::MarkDebugEvent("vtkIceTCompositePass: icetDrawFrame Start") How could I show these information …

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## [Python Calculator, finding maximum and minimum of two expressions to Output a field](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-calculator-finding-maximum-and-minimum-of-two-expressions-to-output-a-field/9276)

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**Author:** [@Qutadah\_Rababah](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Qutadah_Rababah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-calculator-finding-maximum-and-minimum-of-two-expressions-to-output-a-field/9276 "2022-03-24T23:02:52Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to calculate a variable and show it as a point field in ParaView. I am using Python Calculator and until now, no luck. I am not sure what the problem is, since the code is correct. The formu…

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## [Issue with camera angle](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-camera-angle/15857)

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**Author:** [@EP12345](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/EP12345)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-camera-angle/15857 "2025-01-06T12:15:44Z")

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I’m experiencing a bug where the camera angle is resetting to a default value inbetween object modifications (I’m taking a slice), and image rendering. has anyone experienced a similar issue/ has a fix?

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## [TemporalStatistics and saving the averaged fields](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/temporalstatistics-and-saving-the-averaged-fields/9579)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Andreou](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Thomas_Andreou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/temporalstatistics-and-saving-the-averaged-fields/9579 "2022-05-09T18:39:23Z")

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Hi All, I have 1TB of transient LES data obtained from OpenFOAM. I’m interested in obtaining the time averaged values. I understand that the TemporalStatistics filter could do this? Could anyone tell me please how I c…

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## [sreenshoot surface lic](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sreenshoot-surface-lic/9250)

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**Author:** [@hulli](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hulli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/sreenshoot-surface-lic/9250 "2022-03-23T09:31:36Z")

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Hi para view specialists, I always get this pattern when saving screenshots by surface LIC. I actually found a solution here in this post. https://gitlab.kitware.com/paraview/paraview/-/issues/19302#note\_622535 I coul…

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## [Legend size pvbash](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/legend-size-pvbash/2697)

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**Author:** [@DanPar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/DanPar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 9:12am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/legend-size-pvbash/2697 "2019-10-07T09:12:26Z")

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Hi, I am using Paraview 5.47 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. I have recorded my file.py in order to save my set of instructions (some camera adjustments and save a screenshot). When I open Paraview and I load the state everything…

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## [Macos nightly build is missing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/macos-nightly-build-is-missing/3842)

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**Author:** [@danlipsa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/danlipsa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/macos-nightly-build-is-missing/3842 "2020-03-21T02:31:33Z")

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Macos nightly build is missing. Is this expected? Thanks, Dan

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## [Plot over line with time average](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-with-time-average/5213)

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**Author:** [@mmaalouly](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mmaalouly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-with-time-average/5213 "2020-08-31T08:31:28Z")

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Hello, I would like to get the time average of a plot over line. My simulation is periodically steady, so getting the profile on one timestep is not representative of my solution. Thanks, Michael

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## [How to draw loop surface contour using paraview with 2D data?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-draw-loop-surface-contour-using-paraview-with-2d-data/5980)

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**Author:** [@aquanaut](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aquanaut)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-draw-loop-surface-contour-using-paraview-with-2d-data/5980 "2020-12-04T12:38:03Z")

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I want to draw a loop surfae contour using the 2D data from the below monitoring points. Could you please tell me how to do that in pareview? The circle in the middle is blank.

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## [ParaView Guide is now updated for 5.6](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-guide-is-now-updated-for-5-6/1158)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-guide-is-now-updated-for-5-6/1158 "2019-01-21T16:16:08Z")

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Download the latest version of the ParaView Guide, updated for 5.6. Highlights include: Separate customization chapters have been moved into one chapter on customizing ParaView A new chapter on annotation sources and …

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## [Apply texture to 3D glyphs to visualize particle orientation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/apply-texture-to-3d-glyphs-to-visualize-particle-orientation/16390)

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**Author:** [@Roman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Roman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/apply-texture-to-3d-glyphs-to-visualize-particle-orientation/16390 "2025-06-06T10:40:43Z")

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I have a table of point coordinates and orientation vectors (or quaternions) that represent the location and orientation of spherical particles coming from a DEM simulation. To show them as such, I apply the 3D Glyphs re…

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## [the view of paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-view-of-paraview/10059)

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**Author:** [@kainn](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kainn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-view-of-paraview/10059 "2022-09-08T13:38:02Z")

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I use paraview 5.7.0, when I load the state file and data, if I change the view of the model ( hold on the left of the mouse to rotate it)， it has a lot of balck dots. Could someone help to solve it? here I attached som…

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## [Getting started with pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/getting-started-with-pvpython/7180)

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**Author:** [@Clark\_Clark](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Clark_Clark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/getting-started-with-pvpython/7180 "2021-05-08T23:53:01Z")

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Hello. I am so new to paraview, I am at page 12 of the Paraview Guide. I have the GUI working. However, I am asked to type from the terminal “pvpython” followed by “from paraview.simple import \*”. The result is not what …

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## [Input requirements of VTK-m contour versus regular contour filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/input-requirements-of-vtk-m-contour-versus-regular-contour-filter/12109)

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**Author:** [@paulmelis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/paulmelis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/input-requirements-of-vtk-m-contour-versus-regular-contour-filter/12109 "2023-05-16T14:48:35Z")

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I have a uniform rectilinear grid of 862x759x1526 and try to contour a point data array “density” of 1-component float32s. With paraview 5.11.1 (official binaries) and the VTKmFilters plugin loaded: applying the VTK-m co…

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## [VTU file cell and point numbers](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtu-file-cell-and-point-numbers/6229)

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**Author:** [@henry2004y](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/henry2004y)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtu-file-cell-and-point-numbers/6229 "2021-01-15T14:38:35Z")

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Hello, I have generated an unstructured VTU voxel type point data file from a model that utilizes AMR Cartesian grid. At the boundary where the resolution changes, the voxel may have same point index for some of the nod…

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## [Displaying azimuthal information with a cyclic colormap](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displaying-azimuthal-information-with-a-cyclic-colormap/12830)

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**Author:** [@Art-MC](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Art-MC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/displaying-azimuthal-information-with-a-cyclic-colormap/12830 "2023-11-29T19:02:59Z")

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Hello, I am working with 3D vector data, and I want to show some stream plots with the color corresponding to the azimuth angle. I can use the calculator and atan2 to calculate the azimuth \[-pi, pi\], and with cyclic col…

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## [cmake error ("-lsocket not found") for Paraview 5.6.3 from OpenFOAM 8 installation on linux](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cmake-error-lsocket-not-found-for-paraview-5-6-3-from-openfoam-8-installation-on-linux/5266)

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**Author:** [@Guy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Guy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cmake-error-lsocket-not-found-for-paraview-5-6-3-from-openfoam-8-installation-on-linux/5266 "2020-09-04T13:02:17Z")

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Hello, For one of our users I have to install OpenFOAM-8 on a linux cluster running centOS 7.8. This software needs third party’s dependances like Paraview 5.6.3 that are downloaded and installed within OpenFOAM by scri…

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## [SaveAnimation from pvpython doesn't take FrameRate option into account](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/saveanimation-from-pvpython-doesnt-take-framerate-option-into-account/1237)

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**Author:** [@idcbris](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/idcbris)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/saveanimation-from-pvpython-doesnt-take-framerate-option-into-account/1237 "2019-02-06T09:07:11Z")

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Hello there, I’m using pvpython to automate movies generation but somehow the FrameRate option is not working and defaults to 10 fps. Note that I’m writing to a .avi file When running the paraview gui this however work…

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## [Plot boundary data 2D](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-boundary-data-2d/8488)

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**Author:** [@GDt](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/GDt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-boundary-data-2d/8488 "2021-11-25T09:42:18Z")

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Hi, I try to extract boundary datas on a 2D mesh using “ExtractSurface” and “FeatureEdges” with only “boundary edges” selected. It returns all the edges of the mesh including those inside the mesh. How can i obtain onl…

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## [stream tracer and seed](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-and-seed/509)

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**Author:** [@zengwl17206](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/zengwl17206)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-and-seed/509 "2018-09-02T23:06:12Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to make a stream tracer plot for a vector field. However, I tried changing position of the 3D widget a few times on the UI, but nothing show up after I click apply. Actually, I am not ev…

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## [How to configure spreadsheet view?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-configure-spreadsheet-view/8300)

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**Author:** [@Pfiffikus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pfiffikus)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-configure-spreadsheet-view/8300 "2023-03-08T10:51:51Z")

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Watching to the data, I can control the precision or enlarge columns’ widths manually. But when I step through the instantaneous states of my data, only the precision is kept :frowning: The width is resized automagical…

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## [Problem with opening Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-with-opening-paraview/9317)

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**Author:** [@francy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/francy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/problem-with-opening-paraview/9317 "2022-04-04T20:36:54Z")

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Hello, I’m having problem with the open window of Paraview. It’s like it is zoomed. I’ve installed the 5.9.1 version on a Dell compurer (with Windows 10). I’ve also tried with the 5.9.0 version and 5.8.0, but I had …

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## [How to select the same section of data on two different models](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-the-same-section-of-data-on-two-different-models/10876)

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**Author:** [@kenzbaker](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kenzbaker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-the-same-section-of-data-on-two-different-models/10876 "2022-12-05T10:06:07Z")

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Hi all, I have multiple modles I have created (in xdmf format) that are all in the same coorindates etc, just with different forcing conditions. My goal is to select a specfic area within the model and compare this area…

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## [How to import binary tecplot to Paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-import-binary-tecplot-to-paraview/10482)

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**Author:** [@Rabia\_Sonmez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Rabia_Sonmez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-import-binary-tecplot-to-paraview/10482 "2022-10-12T02:58:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I have .plt from tecplot binary and i am trying to visualize it in Paraview. grid.plt is okay in paraview, it works. But time-000001.plt and other time related does not show in Paraview. I change the nam…

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## [Install Prefix for catalyst on MacOS (5.6.3)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/install-prefix-for-catalyst-on-macos-5-6-3/3197)

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**Author:** [@bknaepen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bknaepen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/install-prefix-for-catalyst-on-macos-5-6-3/3197 "2019-12-19T19:38:15Z")

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Hello, I successfully compiled catalyst (v5.6.3) from a source tree generated through: python catalyze.py -i Editions/Base/ -i Editions/Enable-Python -o Users/bknaepen/Sources/catalyst After compiling and typing make …

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## [Failed to Create Object Error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/failed-to-create-object-error/11702)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Vazquez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Joshua_Vazquez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/failed-to-create-object-error/11702 "2023-04-23T20:47:27Z")

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I’m using the binary version for Windows from paraview.org 5.11.0 I loaded my python plugin into ParaView without any problems but when I try to load a data file using the plugin I get a “Failed to create object” error…

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## [Custom CSV Format with Two Different Field Lengths for Import](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-csv-format-with-two-different-field-lengths-for-import/7516)

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**Author:** [@Joe\_Gorse](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Joe_Gorse)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-csv-format-with-two-different-field-lengths-for-import/7516 "2021-07-02T13:56:37Z")

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Greetings, I have CSV files with a 7 row pattern which constitutes one point in time. The first row is 6 fields. The second to the seventh row are 10 fields. This can go one for 10’s of megabytes. How can I teach Parav…

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## [Convert from polydata to unstructured grid](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-from-polydata-to-unstructured-grid/15139)

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**Author:** [@mclarsen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mclarsen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/convert-from-polydata-to-unstructured-grid/15139 "2024-08-08T06:57:36Z")

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I have a multiblock that consists of both unstructured and polydata. Is there an easy way to convert all the polydata into unstructured grid datasets?

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## [ParaView Lite + xdmf + load state](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-xdmf-load-state/10530)

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**Author:** [@parismulye](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/parismulye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-xdmf-load-state/10530 "2022-10-18T11:49:42Z")

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I am trying to load a state file into paraview lite web. The state file is made up of a .xdmf wrapper file containing some .bin files (for holding big dataset) The state file opens perfectly fine for the visualizer whe…

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## [Reading Modflow6 output files Using ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-modflow6-output-files-using-paraview/8381)

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**Author:** [@Oban](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Oban)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/reading-modflow6-output-files-using-paraview/8381 "2021-11-15T14:57:20Z")

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Hello All, Would like to know how to read Modflow6 binary grid files (.grb), head output files, and budget files. Thanks,

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## [Second level nested proxy property data is not written to .pvsm](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/second-level-nested-proxy-property-data-is-not-written-to-pvsm/5085)

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**Author:** [@HollowSun0](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/HollowSun0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/second-level-nested-proxy-property-data-is-not-written-to-pvsm/5085 "2020-08-12T14:39:27Z")

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Hello! I’m having a small issue related to saving the data of a proxy property inside another proxy instantiated by another proxy property. The tree looks like this Main Source Proxy -\> Proxy1 -\> Proxy2 Main Source Pr…

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## [Crush of the app Opening a xdmf file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crush-of-the-app-opening-a-xdmf-file/13358)

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**Author:** [@federica\_ferri](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/federica_ferri)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/crush-of-the-app-opening-a-xdmf-file/13358 "2023-11-29T12:37:33Z")

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ranslated Report (Full Report Below) ------------------------------------- Process: paraview \[26479\] Path: /Applications/ParaView-5.9.0.app/Contents/MacOS/paraview Identifier: o…

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## [pv.TestDevelopmentInstall - Out of memory in fedora33\_static\_mpi\_offscreen\_osmesa\_python config?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pv-testdevelopmentinstall-out-of-memory-in-fedora33-static-mpi-offscreen-osmesa-python-config/6422)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pv-testdevelopmentinstall-out-of-memory-in-fedora33-static-mpi-offscreen-osmesa-python-config/6422 "2021-02-09T00:15:55Z")

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Link: https://open.cdash.org/test/338746260 We are seeing errors like this: FAILED: Catalyst/CxxParticlePathExample/CxxParticlePathExample : && /usr/bin/c++ -O3 -DNDEBUG -Wl,-rpath -Wl,/usr/lib64/mpich/lib -Wl,--ena…

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## [Deactivate IDs for Particles](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/deactivate-ids-for-particles/7677)

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**Author:** [@gizem](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gizem)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/deactivate-ids-for-particles/7677 "2021-08-03T07:39:57Z")

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Hello, is there a way to deactivate particle IDs generated by Paraview?

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## [Macro in PVW](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/macro-in-pvw/4749)

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**Author:** [@emmanuel\_madarassou1](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/emmanuel_madarassou1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/macro-in-pvw/4749 "2020-07-03T18:08:03Z")

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Hi everyone, I would like to know if there is a way to trigger paraview macro in paraviewweb to automate process in server side rendering ?

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## [Save data from several lines](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-data-from-several-lines/1722)

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**Author:** [@IonutG](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/IonutG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/save-data-from-several-lines/1722 "2019-04-29T07:50:54Z")

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Hello, I’m new here, I’ve made an unsteady simulation of a flow inside a channel, with a time step of 0.01 seconds. The results are saved at each time step. Now I want to save the velocity from all the time steps from …

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## [Wrong error message from \`SaveScreenshot\` when save directory doesn't exist](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/wrong-error-message-from-savescreenshot-when-save-directory-doesnt-exist/13661)

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**Author:** [@dutta-alankar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dutta-alankar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/wrong-error-message-from-savescreenshot-when-save-directory-doesnt-exist/13661 "2024-01-11T09:39:44Z")

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When I use the following line in python trace, pvpython complains that it has run out of disk space when the directory passed doesn’t exist. This is a misleading error message and hopefully straightforward to fix. I don’…

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## [Text source: size of rendered object ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/text-source-size-of-rendered-object/11193)

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**Author:** [@pcrepier](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pcrepier)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/text-source-size-of-rendered-object/11193 "2023-01-18T10:16:13Z")

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Hello everyone, I am using a Text source to add labels on some pictures. I have now a case where the content of the label is longer than I expected. The consequence of that is that some of the content fall outside of t…

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## [Trace tool error: missing python modules in paraview 5.12.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trace-tool-error-missing-python-modules-in-paraview-5-12-0/13987)

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**Author:** [@Luuk](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Luuk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trace-tool-error-missing-python-modules-in-paraview-5-12-0/13987 "2024-02-23T08:36:41Z")

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The trace tool stopped working on my system from one moment to another. The error Issued reads: Error in vtkSMTTrace.cxx, line 66 VTKSMTrace (0000001650A551EE0): Failed to import paraview.smtrace module. I noticed tha…

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## [Are ParaView Guide books deprecated?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/are-paraview-guide-books-deprecated/5473)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/are-paraview-guide-books-deprecated/5473 "2020-11-18T03:26:49Z")

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Why do we still have the ParaView books (v 4.3, no less) still linked off of the ParaView website? paraview.org/ Resources/ ParaView Guide. The actual Paraview Guide is now online, found here: https://docs.paraview.or…

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## [Example of vtkhdf with PartitionedDataSetCollection and Asembly](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/example-of-vtkhdf-with-partitioneddatasetcollection-and-asembly/16429)

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**Author:** [@Borek\_Patzak](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Borek_Patzak)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/example-of-vtkhdf-with-partitioneddatasetcollection-and-asembly/16429 "2025-05-28T07:50:19Z")

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Hello, can anyone provide simple vtkhdf input file that illustrates how to encode properly model using PartitionedDataSetCollection and Asemblies? Thank you, Borek

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## [Gradients and boundaries](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gradients-and-boundaries/15425)

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**Author:** [@chrispy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/chrispy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/gradients-and-boundaries/15425 "2024-09-24T16:17:24Z")

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Hello, I am a relatively new Paraview user, and I have a question about how the Gradient filter operates (or how to correct its operation) on periodic boundaries. In my application I have an unstructured mesh that I l…

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## [Curved Surface Slice](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/curved-surface-slice/7641)

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**Author:** [@Daxx](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Daxx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/curved-surface-slice/7641 "2021-07-19T11:53:53Z")

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Hello everybdoy, i’am trying to cut throug an axial turbine. I want to cut every stage at 50% mid-span. The turbine expands along the z-axsis. I tried the Slice Along PolyLine filter but it won’t work. I guess Slice Al…

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## [End of Life / End of Support - Version specific for Paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/end-of-life-end-of-support-version-specific-for-paraview/10997)

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**Author:** [@ivanarnold](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ivanarnold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/end-of-life-end-of-support-version-specific-for-paraview/10997 "2022-12-15T18:04:24Z")

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Greetings, First, let me state I am a new user and this is my first post. I apologize in advance if I haven’t posted this in the right forum or if my question has already been answered in a previous post. I have searche…

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