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## [How to show particle postions in paraview?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-particle-postions-in-paraview/9667)

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**Author:** [@mabrouka](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mabrouka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-particle-postions-in-paraview/9667 "2022-05-23T18:51:37Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to get the positions of particles in Paraview, I see the file of positions in each time step in OpenFOAM folders after the solution is done, but I dont see the position field in paraview, I tried foa…

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## [How to access interactive plane parameters from pipeline source proxy](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-access-interactive-plane-parameters-from-pipeline-source-proxy/9233)

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**Author:** [@sharon](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sharon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-access-interactive-plane-parameters-from-pipeline-source-proxy/9233 "2022-03-20T13:59:14Z")

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Dear experts, I add a “ClipFunction” in my filter, and it show a interactive plane widget automatically, that’s great! Now i want to control the “Plane Parameters” programmatically, but i dont know how to access this p…

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## [paraview not interactive while animation plays](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-interactive-while-animation-plays/8909)

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**Author:** [@Triquet](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Triquet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-interactive-while-animation-plays/8909 "2022-02-05T11:14:55Z")

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Hello, I’m using pvpython to render and start an animation from the command line. This is my script without the used filters, which I created from a trace. # myscript.py # trace generated using paraview version 5.10.0…

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## [AR Passthrough](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ar-passthrough/14806)

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**Author:** [@neilmanewell](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/neilmanewell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ar-passthrough/14806 "2024-06-10T10:39:21Z")

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How difficult would it be to optionally use passthrough in place of the background/floor? Im using a Quest 3 and the passthrough quality is exceptional. Being able to interact with an object while being a aware of your …

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## [Orientation box interactivity limits the position of the orientation axis with larger size](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/orientation-box-interactivity-limits-the-position-of-the-orientation-axis-with-larger-size/11981)

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**Author:** [@abhinavsns](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/abhinavsns)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/orientation-box-interactivity-limits-the-position-of-the-orientation-axis-with-larger-size/11981 "2023-05-02T14:09:01Z")

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if the size of the orientation axis is increased using interactive controls, it cannot be placed in the corner leading to lost white space. Is there any other workaround for this?

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## [Paraview not displaying model as a solid](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-displaying-model-as-a-solid/14345)

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**Author:** [@Mishal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Mishal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-not-displaying-model-as-a-solid/14345 "2024-04-05T07:23:35Z")

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Hi Guys Please refer to the attached file. It should be a solid cube however when rendering in Paraview it basically only shows a wireframe. How can I render it as a solid? model\_0.vtu (35.9 KB) model\_1.vtu (77.5 KB) …

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## [Paraview Lite: Error reading OpenFoam files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-error-reading-openfoam-files/7167)

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**Author:** [@joaomlap](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joaomlap)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-lite-error-reading-openfoam-files/7167 "2021-05-06T23:18:26Z")

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Hello, I am having trouble reading OpenFoam files with Paraview Lite. Are there any configuration changes that need to be done in order to read them? The error is this: { "message": "Exception raised", "code": -3…

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## [python-created render window is blank](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-created-render-window-is-blank/5390)

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**Author:** [@jjstickel](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jjstickel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-created-render-window-is-blank/5390 "2020-09-21T15:39:23Z")

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I am trying to use self-compiled paraview-python (from an iPython shell) on Mac. I was able to build Paraview and link to my preferred python (v-3.8). Using the python shell from the Paraview gui works fine: Sphere() Sh…

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## [Speckles in Mesa Rendering](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/speckles-in-mesa-rendering/3212)

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**Author:** [@Niklas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Niklas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/speckles-in-mesa-rendering/3212 "2019-12-19T12:29:07Z")

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Dear All, we regularly use a self compiled ParaView version (5.7) that uses Mesa as rendering backend for in-situ visualization and processing. So far, that works well and the generated images look flawless. The same ve…

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## [vtkTextureMapToPlane only working in "z" direction](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtktexturemaptoplane-only-working-in-z-direction/15066)

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**Author:** [@terranigmus](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/terranigmus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtktexturemaptoplane-only-working-in-z-direction/15066 "2024-07-16T12:04:24Z")

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I came upon this issue here: Basically, automated plane generation works as long as the normal of that plane is in z direction, for everything else it doesn’t work. Since providing the correct origin, point1 and point…

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## [Rendering Erorrs with ParaView + Ospray](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rendering-erorrs-with-paraview-ospray/11675)

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**Author:** [@zilken](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/zilken)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/rendering-erorrs-with-paraview-ospray/11675 "2023-03-23T19:28:48Z")

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Hello, I am from Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Germany, and we would like to volume rendering some climate data with ParaView + Ospray. Unfortunately we encountered a strange rendering error when the size of the data e…

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## [backface appears to not work](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backface-appears-to-not-work/16585)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/backface-appears-to-not-work/16585 "2025-06-10T15:08:34Z")

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I am trying to use backface removal in 5.13.1. It appears to not work. Is this user error, or an issue? Pre 6.0.0 master, builtin server, Linux can.exo. Apply Wireframe Advanced. Backface - Cull backface Advanced. …

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## [LV\_INSTALL\_LIBRARY\_DIR not set](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lv-install-library-dir-not-set/11701)

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**Author:** [@federista](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/federista)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lv-install-library-dir-not-set/11701 "2023-03-24T15:47:47Z")

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CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:3 (message): LV\_INSTALL\_LIBRARY\_DIR not set Does the LV\_INSTALL\_LIBRARY means and LV\_SUPERBUILD\_DIR or LV\_CORE. I encounter the error when i try to build the enviroment based on Applicatio…

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## [how to select line with polygon?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-line-with-polygon/5253)

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**Author:** [@kohit](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kohit)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-select-line-with-polygon/5253 "2020-09-03T07:39:31Z")

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“select points with polygon” function will select all the points inside the drawn polygon, however, I just need the points in the polygon edge, how can I achieve that?

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## [Integrate Variable filter does not produce my expected result!](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integrate-variable-filter-does-not-produce-my-expected-result/5088)

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**Author:** [@mohammad\_faghih](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mohammad_faghih)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integrate-variable-filter-does-not-produce-my-expected-result/5088 "2020-08-12T01:40:00Z")

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Say I am using ParaView to visualize/post-process results of a 3D simulation where the case name is foo.foam with imported cell arrays: V (volume of cell), and X (some arbitrary scalar variable). So, I apply the Integra…

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## [How to make a selection of another colour?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-a-selection-of-another-colour/14651)

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**Author:** [@joint](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joint)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-a-selection-of-another-colour/14651 "2024-05-21T06:09:01Z")

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Hello dear Paraview developers! Now I know how to make a standard paraview selection of purple colour But how to make a selection which would look differently sized or coloured? Best Regards, Mike A.

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## [How to show the index of points or element？](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-the-index-of-points-or-element/15321)

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**Author:** [@LuoLuoLuo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/LuoLuoLuo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-show-the-index-of-points-or-element/15321 "2024-08-30T05:02:37Z")

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Hello, I am trying to visulization the .vtk file getting from pygmsh and to check the mesh quality, so i’d like to show the index of points on the plot, but i can only find the points with no index. I appreciate your h…

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## [ParaView cannot connect ?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-cannot-connect/14125)

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**Author:** [@Vishal\_Kumar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vishal_Kumar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-cannot-connect/14125 "2024-03-11T08:57:49Z")

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I have similar issue with Pop!\_OS 22.04 LTS. I have tar.gz file from Paraview website (https://www.paraview.org/download/). But don’t how to connect it with OpenFOAM11.

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## [Build Plugin Example](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-plugin-example/11766)

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**Author:** [@1241doobieC](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/1241doobieC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/build-plugin-example/11766 "2023-03-30T12:28:23Z")

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Hello! I was trying to build “MyPNGReader” plugin from ParaView examples. I believe it’s been loaded successfully, since the Plugin Manager lists “readers | loaded” as shown image: However, as I check Source Menu an…

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## [vtk file reading with error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-file-reading-with-error/8143)

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**Author:** [@xavier.mencaglia](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/xavier.mencaglia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtk-file-reading-with-error/8143 "2021-10-08T07:58:34Z")

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Dear, I’m in trouble with a vtk file. When I read it. I have got this message:Problème\_paraview\_alexis.txt (431.3 KB) I’m using paraview 4.3.1. Do you have an idea about the nature of this bug ? Thanks Xavier

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## [How to widen the line size with .shp reader?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-widen-the-line-size-with-shp-reader/7976)

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**Author:** [@aquanaut](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aquanaut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-widen-the-line-size-with-shp-reader/7976 "2021-09-13T10:32:09Z")

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hi I import a .shp file data but don’t know how to widen the line size? If I move the graph as a whole and then add other shp data, will their relative positions change?

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## [vtkXMLMultiBLockDataReader and simple.XMLMultiBLockDataReader](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkxmlmultiblockdatareader-and-simple-xmlmultiblockdatareader/11485)

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**Author:** [@4leaf321](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/4leaf321)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkxmlmultiblockdatareader-and-simple-xmlmultiblockdatareader/11485 "2023-02-24T10:38:04Z")

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Now I’m constructing my server for reading simulation result, result from LS Dyna d3plot. When I import D3PLOT in paraview and export to vtm file, file structure is as follows fileName\_1.vtm (time-step1) fileName\_1…

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## [Programmable Filter Doesn't Update after Time step](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-doesnt-update-after-time-step/10875)

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**Author:** [@Devin\_Richard\_Bayly](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Devin_Richard_Bayly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/programmable-filter-doesnt-update-after-time-step/10875 "2022-11-28T18:47:41Z")

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Hi there, I’m trying to take the difference of two timesteps of my data to isolate the sections of greatest change in a 2d mesh. When I manually click “apply” I see the results that I want, but when I attempt to click p…

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## [Get selection cell IDs from Python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-selection-cell-ids-from-python/9856)

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**Author:** [@pindakaas](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pindakaas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-selection-cell-ids-from-python/9856 "2022-06-20T12:46:23Z")

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Within the Find Data window one can easily see the cell IDs belonging to a particular selection. Question is, how to access these IDs from Python?

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## [How to exhibit vtk data by contour figure](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-exhibit-vtk-data-by-contour-figure/8722)

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**Author:** [@subenyu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/subenyu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-exhibit-vtk-data-by-contour-figure/8722 "2022-01-02T22:55:40Z")

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hi i have queation that how to exhibit vtk data by contour figure?

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## [Supercomputing 2021: upcoming talks on ParaView, VTK, and CMake from Kitware](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/supercomputing-2021-upcoming-talks-on-paraview-vtk-and-cmake-from-kitware/8411)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/supercomputing-2021-upcoming-talks-on-paraview-vtk-and-cmake-from-kitware/8411 "2021-11-15T21:44:53Z")

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If you are attending Supercomputing 21, we hope we can connect with you to share some of the recent projects we’ve been working on and the latest updates for platforms like CMake, ParaView, and VTK. As virtual exhibitors…

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## [how to transform 2d Axisymmetric solution(.pvd or .vtu) plane to 3d cylinder](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-transform-2d-axisymmetric-solution-pvd-or-vtu-plane-to-3d-cylinder/6962)

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**Author:** [@Ganga\_B](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ganga_B)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-transform-2d-axisymmetric-solution-pvd-or-vtu-plane-to-3d-cylinder/6962 "2021-04-15T14:13:02Z")

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I am new to paraview , I want the project the 2d axial symmetric solution plane to the cylinder by rotation of angle 270degree. Can anyone please suggest the procedure.

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## [Remove Partial Datasets in OverlappingAMR Dataset](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remove-partial-datasets-in-overlappingamr-dataset/6652)

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**Author:** [@theodorebaltis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/theodorebaltis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remove-partial-datasets-in-overlappingamr-dataset/6652 "2021-03-09T06:01:28Z")

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For one project I’m currently stuck using PV v5.6 and I need to use the Calculator on a vtkOverlappingAMR dataset with partial datasets. This doesn’t work, as has been previously mentioned here. I know that this has bee…

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## [Custom operation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-operation/5944)

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**Author:** [@Francesc\_Costa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Francesc_Costa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/custom-operation/5944 "2020-12-01T07:54:49Z")

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Hello, I am using Paraview Lite to learn about this technology. What is the best way to add custom commands for unsupported files? Let me explain it better. Imagine I have a file from which I know how to generate an ob…

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## [Meet the ParaView developers at Super Computing in Dallas](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/meet-the-paraview-developers-at-super-computing-in-dallas/903)

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**Author:** [@wascott](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wascott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/meet-the-paraview-developers-at-super-computing-in-dallas/903 "2018-11-14T15:19:57Z")

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Woops, I wanted to post this to the support forum, not web support. Here it is. For anyone at Supercomputing, we are holding an informal meet and greet with the ParaView developers and experts at the DoE booth, table 1…

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## [Triangle max size in decimate filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/triangle-max-size-in-decimate-filter/15131)

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**Author:** [@alie89](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/alie89)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/triangle-max-size-in-decimate-filter/15131 "2024-08-05T11:32:12Z")

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Hello Paraview friends, I am playing around with the decimate filter as I would like to downsample some surface meshes coming from CFD. The filter is working, but I am struggling to get a good result as very often on f…

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## [Inplane Streamlines Dean Vortices Error](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/inplane-streamlines-dean-vortices-error/17443)

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**Author:** [@kodaiApran](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/kodaiApran)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/inplane-streamlines-dean-vortices-error/17443 "2026-02-17T13:07:29Z")

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Hello ParaView Community, I am trying to visualize in-plane streamlines on a cross-sectional slice of a pipe in ParaView, but I keep running into errors regardless of the filter pipeline I use. My Setup is OpenFOAM-13 …

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## [Stop an animation through pvpython and connection to server](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stop-an-animation-through-pvpython-and-connection-to-server/11979)

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**Author:** [@Ouxid](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ouxid)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stop-an-animation-through-pvpython-and-connection-to-server/11979 "2023-05-06T17:22:11Z")

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Hi everyone. I am currently running a paraview server through “pvserver --multi-clients”, then connecting to that server with the Paraview GUI. I then interact with my GUI through another instance of pvpython that conn…

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## [Fluid Structure Interaction in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fluid-structure-interaction-in-paraview/11523)

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**Author:** [@aiswarya99](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aiswarya99)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/fluid-structure-interaction-in-paraview/11523 "2023-02-28T08:24:57Z")

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The left image shows a tank with fluid in it and 2 columns on both sides. The right image shows the displacement of the structure when it is scaled to 100 using warp by vector. The fluid in the tank tends to remain …

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## [PVTU or HDF5 for efficient solution visualization](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvtu-or-hdf5-for-efficient-solution-visualization/12121)

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**Author:** [@Suman\_Vajjala](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Suman_Vajjala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvtu-or-hdf5-for-efficient-solution-visualization/12121 "2023-05-17T18:04:55Z")

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Hi, I was reading the VTK documentation and I came across a couple of VTK formats for parallel computing. One such format is the pvtu and the other is HDF5. Which is the better or efficient format for large data visuali…

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## [Python Scripting: How can I access different points of TableToPoints and their parameter?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-scripting-how-can-i-access-different-points-of-tabletopoints-and-their-parameter/5671)

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**Author:** [@ch2020](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ch2020)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-scripting-how-can-i-access-different-points-of-tabletopoints-and-their-parameter/5671 "2020-10-28T10:53:31Z")

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I am new in using python scripts and have the following task: I have a table with points and I applied the TableToPoints filter. Now I want to access the different points and draw lines between them (always connecting t…

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## [Coloring issue surface representation element-wise field Paraview 6.0 with opacity \< 1.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/coloring-issue-surface-representation-element-wise-field-paraview-6-0-with-opacity-1-0/16988)

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**Author:** [@hohoho](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hohoho)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/coloring-issue-surface-representation-element-wise-field-paraview-6-0-with-opacity-1-0/16988 "2025-07-21T15:49:55Z")

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For the attached VTK dataset, when I color it by partition and I use representation Surface, it is colored correctly when opacity == 1.0 but incorrectly when opacity \< 1.0, see attached figures. If I use another represen…

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## [paraview VR with collaboration](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-vr-with-collaboration/16642)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Source code parsing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/source-code-parsing/12415)

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**Author:** [@hou\_zhijie](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hou_zhijie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/source-code-parsing/12415 "2023-06-30T16:57:13Z")

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Do you have any books related to Paraview source code analysis？

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## [GLEW error PV5.9 on win7](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/glew-error-pv5-9-on-win7/7155)

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**Author:** [@lyz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lyz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 7:18am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/glew-error-pv5-9-on-win7/7155 "2021-05-06T07:18:04Z")

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I test Crystal Eyes using PV5.9 on windows7. GPU: nv Quadro P6000 mpiexec -hosts 3 renderleft rendermiddle renderright pvserver --stereo --stereo-type="Crystal Eyes" CAVE.pvx paraview --stereo --stereo-type="Crystal Ey…

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## [Poor visualization performance on Clip browser](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/poor-visualization-performance-on-clip-browser/3961)

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**Author:** [@Richard](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Richard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/poor-visualization-performance-on-clip-browser/3961 "2020-04-03T20:39:03Z")

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Id like to understand why visualization performance are so poor after clipping (and not after slicing) Have you heard about a similar issue? I can send some video capture if you want me to Thank you Regards Richard

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## [Focal distance reset](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/focal-distance-reset/11592)

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**Author:** [@mlesueur](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mlesueur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/focal-distance-reset/11592 "2023-03-07T15:24:32Z")

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Hi, I am using the LookingGlass plugin and trying to record quilts. I have noticed that the focal distance is reset when we change timestep frame. This means that if I select an ideal focal distance for my quilt, when …

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## [vtkPointSetToLabelHierarchy labels not being displayed](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkpointsettolabelhierarchy-labels-not-being-displayed/10732)

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**Author:** [@Eric\_Kischell](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Eric_Kischell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkpointsettolabelhierarchy-labels-not-being-displayed/10732 "2022-11-11T22:38:56Z")

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Hello, I have a nice polygonal anatomical model exported to VTP format. Paraview is employed to help visualize the surface model. All is well. I wish to add labels to certain “key points” or possibly specific cells. …

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## [something strange for 6 nodes triangle element](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/something-strange-for-6-nodes-triangle-element/8172)

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**Author:** [@peace](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/peace)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/something-strange-for-6-nodes-triangle-element/8172 "2021-10-12T15:51:24Z")

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Hi everybody, i write function to write a 6 nodes element in vtk file. But for my result there are 2 elements looks very strange. See Here is one of the strange elements, i mark it with red line. Upside is surface wi…

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## [Link server side camera to local problems](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/link-server-side-camera-to-local-problems/5923)

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**Author:** [@Francesc\_Costa](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Francesc_Costa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/link-server-side-camera-to-local-problems/5923 "2020-11-29T13:09:01Z")

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Hello, I am building an angular app. I am learning about it and using Paraview Lite as a reference. I am building it in Angular because I have more experience in Angular than in Vue. I reach a point which most of it s…

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## [Ellipsoidal clip of 3D volumetric mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ellipsoidal-clip-of-3d-volumetric-mesh/5856)

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**Author:** [@niran90](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/niran90)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/ellipsoidal-clip-of-3d-volumetric-mesh/5856 "2020-11-21T04:39:36Z")

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Hello ParaView community, I have a 3D volumetric mesh composed of hexadra, with all data represented at the mesh vertices. I am familiar with how to clip this volumetric mesh with a sphere of a given radius. But is ther…

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## [Voxels - remove above a certain surface](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/voxels-remove-above-a-certain-surface/1227)

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**Author:** [@fanfan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/fanfan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/voxels-remove-above-a-certain-surface/1227 "2019-02-03T21:22:05Z")

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Hi, I have a 3d raster and i would like to remove voxels above a DEM surface. I can use a 3d raster with cells or points. Thanks F

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## [Create Multiblock assemblies automatically when reading EnSight format file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-multiblock-assemblies-automatically-when-reading-ensight-format-file/9586)

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**Author:** [@bflandard](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/bflandard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/create-multiblock-assemblies-automatically-when-reading-ensight-format-file/9586 "2022-05-08T07:45:21Z")

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Hello Paraview, I have an EnSight format model that contains multiple parts. The Paraview reader creates a vtkMultiBlockDataSet: I want to group parts into assemblies, which can be done with the Extract Block filter …

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## [Using Para View to Display Surface Water Flow Using a DEM](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-para-view-to-display-surface-water-flow-using-a-dem/9485)

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**Author:** [@TylerTauscher](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/TylerTauscher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/using-para-view-to-display-surface-water-flow-using-a-dem/9485 "2022-04-21T03:00:18Z")

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Hello, I am new to Para View but I have used Techplot and would like to transition to Para View. I am a hydraulic modeler and to view surface water flow I generally use Techplot to view surface stream tracing to determi…

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## [Initializing a new pipeline during a run with ParaView Catalyst](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/initializing-a-new-pipeline-during-a-run-with-paraview-catalyst/17550)

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**Author:** [@Alexandre\_Minot](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Alexandre_Minot)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/initializing-a-new-pipeline-during-a-run-with-paraview-catalyst/17550 "2026-05-26T19:16:04Z")

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Dear all, As far as I can tell, we cannot initialize a new Catalyst pipeline during a run. catalyst\_initialize() can only be called once, and that’s the place where we tell ParaView about our scripts. It would be usefu…

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