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## [The possibility of smoothing a domain/ slice](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-possibility-of-smoothing-a-domain-slice/17146)

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**Author:** [@Ben\_Purkis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Ben_Purkis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/the-possibility-of-smoothing-a-domain-slice/17146 "2025-08-29T19:29:25Z")

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Hi guys, I have some wind tunnel data here that I have been post-processing. I am comparing my data to previous literature for validation. I was wondering if there’s a filter or a tool at all that I could use to ‘smoot…

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## [Distance along profile](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/distance-along-profile/16991)

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**Author:** [@Vinicius](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vinicius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/distance-along-profile/16991 "2025-07-22T03:21:26Z")

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Hi, ParaView version: 5.12.0-RC1 I have this slice of a 3D model below (file is attached), and I would like to show the coordinates as distance along the profile, starting at 0 in the northmost and westmost point of th…

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## [Calculate flow rate through a porous cylinder](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-flow-rate-through-a-porous-cylinder/16454)

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**Author:** [@RaniaYian](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/RaniaYian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculate-flow-rate-through-a-porous-cylinder/16454 "2025-04-11T11:39:39Z")

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Hi all, I would like to evaluate the Flow rate through a porous cylinder placed perpendicular to the flow as in the figure. Since the fluid can also enter from the faces of the cylinder I want to consider all the surfac…

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## [ParaView Office Hours August 6, 2026](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-august-6-2026/17672)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Obara](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bob_Obara)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-august-6-2026/17672 "2026-08-06T19:33:39Z")

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You have questions, we have answers. Meet with ParaView experts at this week’s office hours! ParaView office hours Thursday, August 6 · 3:30 – 5:00pm Time zone: America/New\_York Google Meet joining info Video call l…

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## [Searching for files in Pipeline Browser while in VR](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/searching-for-files-in-pipeline-browser-while-in-vr/16807)

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**Author:** [@gaholly](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gaholly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/searching-for-files-in-pipeline-browser-while-in-vr/16807 "2025-06-13T07:22:40Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if there was a way to easily search for files while in the VR experience using ParaView. For example, I would be able to type in a file name while in VR, and ParaView would take me to that file and l…

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## [ParaView-CMake issue](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-cmake-issue/15086)

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**Author:** [@joint](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joint)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-cmake-issue/15086 "2024-07-19T12:43:39Z")

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Hello Dear paraview developers! It seems like a CMake issue. I have added my custom filter to root CMakeLists.txt: set(autoload\_plugins ... And to set(paraview\_default\_plugins However my plugin is still not built a…

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## [Refreshing Properties Panel without applying pipeline object](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/refreshing-properties-panel-without-applying-pipeline-object/17731)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth\_Moreland](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Kenneth_Moreland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/refreshing-properties-panel-without-applying-pipeline-object/17731 "2026-09-16T12:23:43Z")

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I have a reader that reads data from two files: one holding a grid and one holding fields. The sequence for loading this data is to open the file with the grid and then select the file holding the fields using a selector…

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## [Issues with QuerySelect between 6.0.1 and 6.1.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-queryselect-between-6-0-1-and-6-1-0/17566)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issues-with-queryselect-between-6-0-1-and-6-1-0/17566 "2026-05-13T14:57:46Z")

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Hello, not sure if this is a bug issue, a syntax that changed or something else. I have this function to extract specific values from a filter, basically i use the querySelect to select the cells or points with specifi…

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## [What’s New in VTK 9.6 - Free Release Webinar](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/what-s-new-in-vtk-9-6-free-release-webinar/17524)

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**Author:** [@NickBearup](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/NickBearup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/what-s-new-in-vtk-9-6-free-release-webinar/17524 "2026-04-14T19:48:02Z")

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Are you a VTK user, or are you looking for open source software for manipulating and displaying scientific data? Next week, on Wednesday, April 22nd, Kitware is hosting a free webinar, “What’s New in VTK 9.6.0”. The webi…

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## [Deactivate the reset of graphical properties](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/deactivate-the-reset-of-graphical-properties/17149)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Convergence](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Captain_Convergence)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/deactivate-the-reset-of-graphical-properties/17149 "2025-09-03T09:06:22Z")

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Dear support, I am struggling with the management of the visualization properties in my script as the graphical properties get set to default or lose their value when changing the visibility. I am using the “visibility“…

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## [Limit of the data value's exponent](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/limit-of-the-data-values-exponent/16919)

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**Author:** [@mdev](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/mdev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/limit-of-the-data-values-exponent/16919 "2025-07-09T11:59:47Z")

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Hello, I have a question about any limit of the exponent value in .vtk data. I have tried to open the attached .vtu files, but the first one ‘test.vtu’ triggers an error “cannot read point data array ~. The data array i…

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## [Plot Over Line Sample at Segment Centers not working](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-sample-at-segment-centers-not-working/16131)

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**Author:** [@nadexterbrown](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/nadexterbrown)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-over-line-sample-at-segment-centers-not-working/16131 "2025-02-10T08:11:43Z")

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Hello, I just upgraded from Paraview 5.11 to 5.13 MPI version. In 5.11, I was able to plot over line using segment center sampling with no problems (aside from crashing at the end of animation creation, a different probl…

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## [ESI VPS/PAMCRASH Reader](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/esi-vps-pamcrash-reader/15494)

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**Author:** [@chb](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/chb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/esi-vps-pamcrash-reader/15494 "2024-10-04T11:03:12Z")

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Hello, I am evaluating the use of paraview for crash FEM calculations. Is there a reader available for result files of ESI VPS/PAMCRASH which end with \*.erh5 Thanks for your support

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## [Point Dataset Interpolator Fails to apply over all timesteps](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/point-dataset-interpolator-fails-to-apply-over-all-timesteps/14920)

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**Author:** [@LQLN](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/LQLN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/point-dataset-interpolator-fails-to-apply-over-all-timesteps/14920 "2024-06-25T14:23:07Z")

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I want to interpolate 3D point data, defined over multiple simulation timesteps on a 2D surface. The 2D surface in question is part of the shell of the 3D Model on which the 3D data resides. It is defined in a different …

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## [ParaView (QML) to web](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-qml-to-web/17747)

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**Author:** [@sherin.sugathan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sherin.sugathan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-qml-to-web/17747 "2026-09-29T08:38:31Z")

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Hi! :slight\_smile: Could a lightweight version of paraview be built with a QML interface and compiled to webAssembly to run entirely in a browser? Has anyone attempted this, and what would be the main technical challeng…

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## [passArray making things.... slower?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/passarray-making-things-slower/17699)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/passarray-making-things-slower/17699 "2026-08-26T08:05:23Z")

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Hello, I am trying to optimize my code(python script) to speed up, my data is unstructured data with: # of cells 604 829 # of points 725 864 (float) memory 67,4922 MB fields points: PointIDs fields cell: CellIDs Flag …

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## [Cannot reset "Open Data With" default reader for .vtu files on Kubuntu](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-reset-open-data-with-default-reader-for-vtu-files-on-kubuntu/17496)

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**Author:** [@Daniel\_Marco](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Daniel_Marco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cannot-reset-open-data-with-default-reader-for-vtu-files-on-kubuntu/17496 "2026-03-30T11:33:24Z")

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I am an aerospace student using SU2 for wing simulations. I accidentally checked the “Set reader as default” box for .vtu files, selecting the OpenFOAM reader. Now, ParaView skips the “Open Data With” selection dialog an…

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## [Issue with threshold after generate normals in python.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-threshold-after-generate-normals-in-python/17235)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/issue-with-threshold-after-generate-normals-in-python/17235 "2025-10-08T09:13:03Z")

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hello, I am running the following lines of code: if sliceFilter==\[\]: sliceFilter= GetActiveSource() originOfSlice=sliceFilter.SliceType.Origin sliceFilterMerged=MergeBlocks(registrationName='MergeBlocks1', Input=s…

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## [How to set first output as active?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-set-first-output-as-active/16133)

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**Author:** [@jeDuck](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jeDuck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-set-first-output-as-active/16133 "2025-02-10T07:17:09Z")

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Dear Paraview developers, I have a custom plugin that has two output ports: first one is shown via XYChartView, second via SpreadsheetView. When I apply the filter, Paraview creates two layouts and sets the last output …

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## [Filter that takes a geometry and a selection as input](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/filter-that-takes-a-geometry-and-a-selection-as-input/15245)

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**Author:** [@cobo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cobo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/filter-that-takes-a-geometry-and-a-selection-as-input/15245 "2024-08-19T16:17:19Z")

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Once I learned that in the SM XML file for a filter that takes some data plus a selection input, this would describe the selection input: \<InputProperty command="SetSelectionConnection" name="…

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## [Add an option to “Toggle between dark mode and light mode”](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-an-option-to-toggle-between-dark-mode-and-light-mode/17509)

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**Author:** [@diogo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/diogo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-an-option-to-toggle-between-dark-mode-and-light-mode/17509 "2026-04-03T13:46:20Z")

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Please add an option to “Toggle between dark mode and light mode”. References: 6.1: how to get rid of the dark theme? - ParaView Support - ParaView Switch off dark mode in 6.0? - ParaView Support - ParaView

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## [Aircraft fin Local deflection angles](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/aircraft-fin-local-deflection-angles/16438)

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**Author:** [@tabarek](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/tabarek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/aircraft-fin-local-deflection-angles/16438 "2025-04-05T23:37:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I am a new ParaView users so apologize me if this seems basic. I created and meshed an aircraft geometry using Gmsh. I need to find the deflection angles along the fin (theta shown in the attached image…

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## [How to setup vtkIceTCompositePass to show composited image?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-setup-vtkicetcompositepass-to-show-composited-image/16172)

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**Author:** [@lijian\_cug](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/lijian_cug)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-setup-vtkicetcompositepass-to-show-composited-image/16172 "2025-02-13T08:56:34Z")

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Dear Developers: Now I use VTK and IceT in my MPI-based hydrodynamic code, and I don’t use Catalyst in-situ visualization. I have run TestSimpleIceTCompositePass code normally, but the tile-display show in every process…

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## [Clip closed surface filter over result of boolean operation](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clip-closed-surface-filter-over-result-of-boolean-operation/15401)

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**Author:** [@m\_farid](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/m_farid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clip-closed-surface-filter-over-result-of-boolean-operation/15401 "2024-09-17T15:46:22Z")

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Hi, in my previous post I noticed that if I use the difference result of the BooleanOperations filter with the Clip Closed Surface filter, sometimes the holes aren’t completely closed. This generally seems to happen if t…

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## [How does addPropertyLink work?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-does-addpropertylink-work/14995)

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**Author:** [@joint](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-does-addpropertylink-work/14995 "2024-07-05T09:30:23Z")

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Hello! Could you clarify please how addPropertyLink works? And what is the difference between this approach, and second, where one can manually handle the changing of the widget, and then do ProxyHelper(…).Set(— new va…

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## [ParaView Office Hours May 28, 2026](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-may-28-2026/17584)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Obara](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bob_Obara)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-may-28-2026/17584 "2026-05-27T13:33:58Z")

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Have a question about how to use ParaView? Ask ParaView experts at this week’s office hours! Time: Thursday, May 28 · 3:30 – 5:00pm Time zone: America/New\_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.go…

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## [ParaView Office Hours October 16, 2025](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-october-16-2025/17246)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-october-16-2025/17246 "2025-10-16T19:31:28Z")

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Kitware will be holding ParaView Office Hours again starting now, 3:30pm ET on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The public meeting information is:ParaView office hours Thursday, October 16 · 3:30 – 5:00pm ET Google Meet jo…

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## [Integrate variables problem](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integrate-variables-problem/17110)

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**Author:** [@Lasher326](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Lasher326)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integrate-variables-problem/17110 "2025-08-19T18:54:35Z")

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I am trying to calculate the flow rate of oil in a 3-phase flow from OpenFOAM at the outlet. It is not correct so I tried it at the inlet where I know the flow rate of water. I used the following filters: Cell size ==\>…

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## [Time and spanwise averaged field](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/time-and-spanwise-averaged-field/17004)

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**Author:** [@akshay0809](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/akshay0809)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/time-and-spanwise-averaged-field/17004 "2025-07-24T11:23:14Z")

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Hi all, I’m working with unsteady flow data stored as time series for several spanwise slices (e.g., “s0001”, “s0002”, etc.), each located at a different z-position. My goal is to compute a single 2D field that is both …

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## [I want to see all the weld beads.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-want-to-see-all-the-weld-beads/16781)

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**Author:** [@pixel\_code.22](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/pixel_code.22)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-want-to-see-all-the-weld-beads/16781 "2025-06-05T18:03:09Z")

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Hi everyone, I’d like to know how to configure my Paraview to see all the weld beads, as each bead represents a step.

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## [How to format a multidimensional dataset with xdmf and "node" positioning](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-format-a-multidimensional-dataset-with-xdmf-and-node-positioning/16595)

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**Author:** [@Vistemboir](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Vistemboir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-format-a-multidimensional-dataset-with-xdmf-and-node-positioning/16595 "2025-05-08T19:14:19Z")

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Hello all, I have a time-series of datapoints stored in HDF5 files which I would like to visualize with Paraview. The data contained is in more than one dimension, and should be mapped to specific points that are not u…

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## [How is the Q criterion calculated?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-is-the-q-criterion-calculated/16299)

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**Author:** [@Pedro](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Pedro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-is-the-q-criterion-calculated/16299 "2025-03-11T18:58:39Z")

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When using a gradient filter to calculate the Q criterion, what are the steps Paraview goes throught when calculating it? Does it interpolate in order to find values intermediate to points for example? Or what mathod doe…

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## [Animate Only One Camera Python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animate-only-one-camera-python/16213)

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**Author:** [@figbar](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/figbar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animate-only-one-camera-python/16213 "2025-02-21T19:54:57Z")

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I have a python animation which works fine (applied in the time manager via adding a python animation track and pasting in the script). Now I want a side by side view (two windows, where one is animated, and one is a non…

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## [vtkXRRenderWindow is web-served "vtk.js" service](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkxrrenderwindow-is-web-served-vtk-js-service/15370)

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**Author:** [@wsherman](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/wsherman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkxrrenderwindow-is-web-served-vtk-js-service/15370 "2024-09-10T02:12:02Z")

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Hello, I have a sample “vtk.js” application working using “https://unpkg.com/vtk.js” to provide the VTK functionality, however that version of VTK doesn’t seem to have the XR stuff available, as I get the error message: …

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## [Why is the vtkChartXY a factory class?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/why-is-the-vtkchartxy-a-factory-class/15307)

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**Author:** [@joint](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joint)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/why-is-the-vtkchartxy-a-factory-class/15307 "2024-08-27T07:26:47Z")

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Hello dear ParaView developers Could you explain, Why is the vtkChartXY a factory class? Thank u

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## [How to make a property in plugin XML only to call a function?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-a-property-in-plugin-xml-only-to-call-a-function/15122)

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**Author:** [@joint](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/joint)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-make-a-property-in-plugin-xml-only-to-call-a-function/15122 "2024-08-05T09:25:42Z")

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Hello How to make a property in plugin XML only to call a function? thanks!

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## [Calculating flow rate form surface generated from clip filter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculating-flow-rate-form-surface-generated-from-clip-filter/17483)

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**Author:** [@Aimannor](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Aimannor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/calculating-flow-rate-form-surface-generated-from-clip-filter/17483 "2026-03-19T07:30:55Z")

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I created a new annular cylinder region using a series of clip filters to extract data in the flow field. The main goal is to separate the annular cylinder into smaller elements and then evaluate the flow rate going thro…

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## [Catalyst connection freezes in Jupyter](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/catalyst-connection-freezes-in-jupyter/17342)

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**Author:** [@greg](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/greg)\
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**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/catalyst-connection-freezes-in-jupyter/17342 "2025-12-02T20:36:41Z")

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I am trying to connect from Jupyter to a catalyst in situ simulation, but Jupyter freezes in the moment, when the in situ side connects. ( The aim of this experiment is to show some statistics, no graphics, in Jupyter fr…

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## [Interpolating results on a points cloud](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interpolating-results-on-a-points-cloud/16451)

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**Author:** [@Gianmarco\_di\_vina](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Gianmarco_di_vina)\
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**Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interpolating-results-on-a-points-cloud/16451 "2025-04-09T20:46:51Z")

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Hi! I would like to try to interpolate the results obtained on a cutting plane of my simulation onto a point cloud representing a plane with a certain dimension. However, I would like a null value to be assigned where th…

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## [Is it possible to supply information for warping suitable for visualization of rigid bodies?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-it-possible-to-supply-information-for-warping-suitable-for-visualization-of-rigid-bodies/15863)

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**Author:** [@PetrKryslUCSD](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/PetrKryslUCSD)\
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**Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-it-possible-to-supply-information-for-warping-suitable-for-visualization-of-rigid-bodies/15863 "2024-12-13T22:39:36Z")

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I’d like to supply information to Paraview about deformation of beams in the form of their cross-sections. These should move as rigid bodies: translate and rotate. Can this be done?

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## [Python kernel crashes after 2min savedata](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-kernel-crashes-after-2min-savedata/14971)

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**Author:** [@alberto.rodriguez](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/alberto.rodriguez)\
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**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/python-kernel-crashes-after-2min-savedata/14971 "2024-07-02T10:56:37Z")

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I am using paraview 5.12.1 with python 3.10.4. I have created a trace from the gui and tried to run it with python. In the gui the SaveData takes a long time (10 min) with the interface unresponsive,but it finishes. I…

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## [Recording Vertex Change in other Software--Exporting stress map](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/recording-vertex-change-in-other-software-exporting-stress-map/17737)

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**Author:** [@laureneck](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/laureneck)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/recording-vertex-change-in-other-software-exporting-stress-map/17737 "2026-09-22T14:55:51Z")

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Hi, I just downloaded Paraview 5.11.2 for my Mac M1 to work with CLO3D which is a simulation software for fabric. I can run a simulation there where the fabric mesh vertexes/faces are turned a color in a gradient from …

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## [add missing features to output of trace](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-missing-features-to-output-of-trace/17716)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/add-missing-features-to-output-of-trace/17716 "2026-09-04T15:30:40Z")

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hello, context: User is using trace on, of for example, lagrangean particles, uses Glyph over a cloud of points, set the Glyph to spheres and change its radius. saves the hole script to use it later. issue/situation fo…

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## [Get multi block dataset structure in python](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-multi-block-dataset-structure-in-python/17628)

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**Author:** [@Captain\_Convergence](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Captain_Convergence)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/get-multi-block-dataset-structure-in-python/17628 "2026-06-19T12:58:14Z")

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Dear support, I would like to know if there is an method to parse or get the hierarchical structure of a multi block data set in python in a dictionary, XML or similar way which is quite useful for looping over the bloc…

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## [How define new origin and scaling for 3D mesh?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-define-new-origin-and-scaling-for-3d-mesh/16128)

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**Author:** [@juanita.BT](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/juanita.BT)\
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**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-define-new-origin-and-scaling-for-3d-mesh/16128 "2025-02-07T09:08:59Z")

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Hi all, I’m creating a 3D mesh in Paraview based on a tiff image. The bounds and origin is defined by default to a scale and place I don’t want it. I heard that the transform filter can be used to help with that problem…

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## [Interacting with Clips in pvpython](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interacting-with-clips-in-pvpython/15994)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Hagewiesche](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Brian_Hagewiesche)\
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**Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/interacting-with-clips-in-pvpython/15994 "2025-01-17T06:59:07Z")

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I working on a project that is meant to be run by a client who will provide information like the file of the model they want to process. Along with this I need the client to be able to define the bounds of what parts of …

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## [Introduce different located (x,y,z) geoelectrical tomographies in ParaView](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/introduce-different-located-x-y-z-geoelectrical-tomographies-in-paraview/15804)

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**Author:** [@Santi\_Rebole\_Canals](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Santi_Rebole_Canals)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/introduce-different-located-x-y-z-geoelectrical-tomographies-in-paraview/15804 "2024-11-27T20:03:52Z")

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Hi to everyone, I am currently working with 5 geologic profiles or tomographies, and I am seeking assistance on how to visualize them simultaneously in ParaView. Each profile comes with North, East, and Altitude coordin…

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## [Slicing a dataset produces a surface mesh with different topology](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slicing-a-dataset-produces-a-surface-mesh-with-different-topology/17307)

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**Author:** [@simonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/simonw)\
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**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slicing-a-dataset-produces-a-surface-mesh-with-different-topology/17307 "2025-11-14T15:47:27Z")

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Hello, I have a question about how ParaView handles slicing of 3D datasets and whether it is possible to preserve the original surface mesh topology. I have 1. a 2D surface mesh saved as a .vtu file This file contains…

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## [1D XDMF Dataset - Problem Plotting](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/1d-xdmf-dataset-problem-plotting/17186)

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**Author:** [@hunter.gilbert](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hunter.gilbert)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/1d-xdmf-dataset-problem-plotting/17186 "2025-09-15T20:58:51Z")

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Hi, Please see the attached dataset. I’m using ParaView 5.13.0 (client information attached). The dataset will load using the Xdmf3 Reader S, and the data displays correctly in a Render View. If I open a Line Chart view…

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## [ParaView Office Hours (2025-06-12)](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-2025-06-12/16808)

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**Author:** [@dcthomp](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/dcthomp)\
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**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-2025-06-12/16808 "2025-06-12T19:40:21Z")

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We are holding ParaView Office Hours today (every other Thursday from 3:30–5p ET) to answer your questions about visualization. The link information is below, but be aware that Google is having a service interruption. Yo…

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