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## [Group of CSV files to animated 3D plot... help!?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/group-of-csv-files-to-animated-3d-plot-help/17449)

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**Author:** [@Bisondesprairies](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bisondesprairies)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/group-of-csv-files-to-animated-3d-plot-help/17449 "2026-02-20T22:51:33Z")

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Good day to all! I’m new to ParaView, so here I go. I have a set of CSV file (properly named File01, etc.) that contain 20 column x 20 rows (x and y 1 to 20), each cell is the z value. I have played with imports and filt…

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## [Clip Filter "Show Plane" not hideable from python script](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clip-filter-show-plane-not-hideable-from-python-script/17352)

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**Author:** [@Sly\_ld](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Sly_ld)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clip-filter-show-plane-not-hideable-from-python-script/17352 "2025-12-08T07:40:05Z")

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I’m applying a clip filter to a box data for a basic assignment. It’s pretty simple, I do some basic manipulation on the box\_data then I apply the clip filter to it. However, I can’t seem to find a way to hide the plane …

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## [Analysis using .vtp versus .vtu](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/analysis-using-vtp-versus-vtu/17446)

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**Author:** [@masonw](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/masonw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/analysis-using-vtp-versus-vtu/17446 "2026-02-17T07:46:21Z")

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Hi, somewhat newbie here. I’m studying jet plume expansion DSMC simulations, but I’m encountering an issue while trying to analyze a set of .vtp files. I have previously analyzed a few datasets comprised of .vtu files, i…

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## [White color appears cream/beige in contour plots.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/white-color-appears-cream-beige-in-contour-plots/17252)

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**Author:** [@venkcy](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/venkcy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/white-color-appears-cream-beige-in-contour-plots/17252 "2025-10-19T16:54:58Z")

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I am using BWR colormap for contour plots. Instead of white color for scalar ‘0’ value, I get cream or yellowish. Please suggest tips.

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## [paraview bundled numpy at EOL](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-bundled-numpy-at-eol/17486)

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**Author:** [@sherin.sugathan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sherin.sugathan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-bundled-numpy-at-eol/17486 "2026-03-19T14:57:34Z")

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Dear Support! The current version of numpy that is bundled with paraview (6.0.1) is 1.26.4, which is more than two years old and I think it is at EOL status now. The latest numpy is 2.4.3, and I see that there are nice…

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## [Help with filter "textureMaptoPlane".](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/help-with-filter-texturemaptoplane/17261)

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**Author:** [@antoinecollet5](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/antoinecollet5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/help-with-filter-texturemaptoplane/17261 "2025-10-27T10:08:23Z")

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Hi there, I try to visualize geological cross sections using Paraview. For this, I create a \*.vts using pyvista and then use the filter textureMaptoPlane. In the following I will give you an example with pyvista, and th…

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## [How to process the 3D calculations data of basilisk CFD solver?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-process-the-3d-calculations-data-of-basilisk-cfd-solver/17465)

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**Author:** [@SigmaYot\_Zeta](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/SigmaYot_Zeta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-process-the-3d-calculations-data-of-basilisk-cfd-solver/17465 "2026-03-07T19:25:19Z")

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Dear all, I’m using the basilisk solver (see https://basilisk.fr/), but I don’t know how to use paraviews to handle the results of basilisk calculations. This solver comes with a output\_vtk function, but it seems to onl…

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## [Avoid plotting region boundary points when using a clip by scalar](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/avoid-plotting-region-boundary-points-when-using-a-clip-by-scalar/17517)

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**Author:** [@cdelavegamartin](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cdelavegamartin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/avoid-plotting-region-boundary-points-when-using-a-clip-by-scalar/17517 "2026-04-08T17:07:47Z")

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I have data on a structured grid, and I want to visualise which points on my have certain conditions and how they evolve through time. The problem is that visualising with points or point gaussian, also adds some “bounda…

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## [Missing python's stdlib modules in Paraview 6.1.0](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missing-pythons-stdlib-modules-in-paraview-6-1-0/17513)

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**Author:** [@diogo](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/diogo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/missing-pythons-stdlib-modules-in-paraview-6-1-0/17513 "2026-04-10T16:55:36Z")

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I tried to use some python’s stdlib in Paraview 6.1.0, but it failed to import. \>\>\> import tomllib Traceback (most recent call last): File "\<console\>", line 1, in \<module\> ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'tomllib…

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## [Trouble Seeing Geometries in vtk file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-seeing-geometries-in-vtk-file/17531)

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**Author:** [@ErayBaykal](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ErayBaykal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-seeing-geometries-in-vtk-file/17531 "2026-04-23T16:09:27Z")

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I’ve tried uploading vtk files from different sources and they all only seem to display the bounding box and no materials within. I’ve tried changing the coloring menu to the material but it didn’t change anything. Here’…

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## [ParaView 6.2.0-RC2 is available and ready for testing](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-6-2-0-rc2-is-available-and-ready-for-testing/17724)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-6-2-0-rc2-is-available-and-ready-for-testing/17724 "2026-09-12T15:10:16Z")

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We are proud to announce the release of ParaView 6.2.0 Release Candidate 2. You can download it from www.paraview.org/download. Both ParaView’s repository and the ParaView superbuild repository now have “v6.2.0-RC2” tag…

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## [Have your work highlighted by Kitware at Supercomputing 2026!](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/have-your-work-highlighted-by-kitware-at-supercomputing-2026/17719)

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**Author:** [@cory.quammen](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cory.quammen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/have-your-work-highlighted-by-kitware-at-supercomputing-2026/17719 "2026-09-10T17:31:15Z")

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Kitware wants to promote your work at Supercomputing 2026! Kitware would like to show your compelling images, videos, and entire applications enabled by ParaView at our booth at this year’s Supercomputing conference. For…

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## [Paraview does not open ElmerGUI vtu result file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-does-not-open-elmergui-vtu-result-file/17556)

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**Author:** [@Roland01](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Roland01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-does-not-open-elmergui-vtu-result-file/17556 "2026-05-11T10:22:14Z")

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Hi, after installing the GIT official Elmer compiled last version and Paraview 5.12 on my Kubuntu 24.04 LTS os, everything went ok except that when opening the vtu results file with Paraview it gives an error message, so…

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## [Cone Glyph with varying radius but constant height?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cone-glyph-with-varying-radius-but-constant-height/17268)

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**Author:** [@reox](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/reox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/cone-glyph-with-varying-radius-but-constant-height/17268 "2025-10-30T14:41:36Z")

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I have some vector data, where I want to visualize direction and magnitude by a cone. Basically, the direction shall be the direction of the cone and the radius of the cone shall be reflected by the magnitude. However, …

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## [How to generate a short video in paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572)

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**Author:** [@Monirul25](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Monirul25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-generate-a-short-video-in-paraview/17572 "2026-05-19T20:40:38Z")

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Respected Experts, I am very new to using ParaView, and I want to learn how to create simulation videos step by step. I would like to understand the basics, such as loading simulation data, changing colors, creating an…

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## [Out of memory issue with the programmable filter.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/out-of-memory-issue-with-the-programmable-filter/17487)

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**Author:** [@XiangyuLong](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/XiangyuLong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/out-of-memory-issue-with-the-programmable-filter/17487 "2026-03-20T17:09:14Z")

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Hi experts, I’m trying to add a programmable filter to a vtk file. The vtk file is around 60mb and the text file for the programmable filter is around 20mb. Those files could be found here: Dropbox However after I load…

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## [Integration model in LPT](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integration-model-in-lpt/17377)

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**Author:** [@gg22](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/gg22)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/integration-model-in-lpt/17377 "2025-12-15T09:25:23Z")

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Dear Mathieu, I am using the LPT and managed to make it work eventually, but I don’t know whether the reuslts I am obtaining are correct. Reading this topic that I am quoting below, I see you wrote that without an integr…

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## [Install any python package question](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/install-any-python-package-question/17608)

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**Author:** [@CsatiZoltan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/CsatiZoltan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/install-any-python-package-question/17608 "2026-05-27T21:05:17Z")

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@mwestphal I created the virtual environment successfully with pvpython: ./pvpython -m venv .venv But when I open the site packages directory (.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/), I do not see the actual Python packa…

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## [clean selection without message when run without anything selected](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clean-selection-without-message-when-run-without-anything-selected/17416)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/clean-selection-without-message-when-run-without-anything-selected/17416 "2026-02-02T13:10:44Z")

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Hello, I am running a python script that clears selection, creates a selection and then extracts it, lastly clears the selection again. it works, but i am having a small annoyance, when running ClearSelection(), if i d…

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## [LVServer issue](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lvserver-issue/17549)

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**Author:** [@rowan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/rowan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/lvserver-issue/17549 "2026-05-11T08:13:35Z")

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I have a python program that connects to a pvserver and I’m trying to extend its capabilities to LidarView. It runs inside a docker container and I copy the python 3.12 site-packages into the containers site-packages dir…

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## [pvbatch - vscode - debugpy](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvbatch-vscode-debugpy/17469)

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**Author:** [@paul18fr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/paul18fr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/pvbatch-vscode-debugpy/17469 "2026-03-10T17:51:01Z")

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Hi Does somebody have ever experienced using pvbatch with vscode + its debugger (debugpy)? Indeed, ‘debugpy’ has not been included into Paraview python packages (it has been installed into my venv but the process is he…

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## [VTKHDF SplitByComposite](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkhdf-splitbycomposite/17633)

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**Author:** [@jfavre](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/jfavre)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/vtkhdf-splitbycomposite/17633 "2026-06-24T08:06:10Z")

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I have multiple vtkUnstructuredGrids which have been grouped with GroupDatasets() Attempting to save them in VTKHDF format, I use SaveData(‘/foo.vtkhdf’, proxy=groupDatasets1, WriteAllTimeSteps=1, SplitByComposite=1) …

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## [Stream Tracer With Custom Source cutoff and irreproducible in ParaView 6.0.1 on Windows 11](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-with-custom-source-cutoff-and-irreproducible-in-paraview-6-0-1-on-windows-11/17389)

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**Author:** [@Omega3](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Omega3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/stream-tracer-with-custom-source-cutoff-and-irreproducible-in-paraview-6-0-1-on-windows-11/17389 "2026-01-05T11:02:53Z")

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I try to generate streamlines of a harmonic tangent vector field on a smooth surface. I set the source of the tracer as a Poly Points Source. But the streamlines are unexpected short. So I searched for posts here. It’s g…

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## [trame+jupyterlab+docker = NS\_ERROR\_CONNECTION\_REFUSED](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trame-jupyterlab-docker-ns-error-connection-refused/17475)

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**Author:** [@greg](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/greg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trame-jupyterlab-docker-ns-error-connection-refused/17475 "2026-03-14T19:45:38Z")

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I’d like to run jupyterlab with trame inside a docker container. Following Trame and Jupyter Lab | trame I use this Dockerfile: FROM ubuntu:24.04 RUN apt-get update -y RUN apt-get install -y python3-pip python3-venv …

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## [merge crinckleclip and crinckleslice into 'crinkle'](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merge-crinckleclip-and-crinckleslice-into-crinkle/17426)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/merge-crinckleclip-and-crinckleslice-into-crinkle/17426 "2026-02-03T13:21:33Z")

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The clip and slice filters have the crinkle option, but in python they are separate flags with separate names (Crinkleclip & Crinkleslice) which are basically the same (at least from behavior perspective). it would be ni…

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## [extracting section of grid by specific values of field](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-section-of-grid-by-specific-values-of-field/17424)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-section-of-grid-by-specific-values-of-field/17424 "2026-02-03T08:21:57Z")

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Hello, I am have a specific need (in python): lets say i have a grid, with pressure values, and i want to extract the section where the pressure has specific values, \[1,2,5\] without other values, so threshold is out of …

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## [Plot On Sorted Lines segfaults in ParaView 6.2.0 when line segments are out of order](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-on-sorted-lines-segfaults-in-paraview-6-2-0-when-line-segments-are-out-of-order/17759)

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**Author:** [@T-Wainwright](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/T-Wainwright)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/plot-on-sorted-lines-segfaults-in-paraview-6-2-0-when-line-segments-are-out-of-order/17759 "2026-10-06T16:38:23Z")

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Since moving to 6.2.0, Plot On Sorted Lines crashes on our slice output. It happens whenever the input segments aren’t listed in the order they connect. The script below crashes on 6.2.0 and prints 1 block(s), 5 points o…

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## [Discontinuity between original plane data and surface data using "Resample With Dataset"](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/discontinuity-between-original-plane-data-and-surface-data-using-resample-with-dataset/17749)

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**Author:** [@Joao\_Pedro\_Perdigao](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Joao_Pedro_Perdigao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/discontinuity-between-original-plane-data-and-surface-data-using-resample-with-dataset/17749 "2026-09-29T12:08:46Z")

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I am using the Resample With Dataset filter to map my flow-field data onto the surface of an aircraft model. I am also visualising that same data on a X-Z plane, which intersects the aircraft surface. I have noticed tha…

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## [How to define an entry point when using \`paraview\_client\_add\`?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-define-an-entry-point-when-using-paraview-client-add/17378)

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**Author:** [@CsatiZoltan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/CsatiZoltan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-define-an-entry-point-when-using-paraview-client-add/17378 "2026-01-02T09:02:06Z")

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I would like to make ParaView accept custom command line arguments in my ParaView custom application. To achieve that, I want to pass the optional argument of type vtkCLIOptions\* to the pqPVApplicationCore constructor. Y…

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## [Animating mode shapes](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animating-mode-shapes/17516)

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**Author:** [@abruetsch](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/abruetsch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/animating-mode-shapes/17516 "2026-04-08T17:14:23Z")

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Hello, I am attempting to animate mode shapes contained within an .exo file. I have an old training guide that indicates there should be properties options “Has mode shapes” and “Animate vibrations” that will accomplish…

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## [Paraview slices of same source but different location in view port](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-slices-of-same-source-but-different-location-in-view-port/17564)

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**Author:** [@cfd\_payne](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/cfd_payne)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-slices-of-same-source-but-different-location-in-view-port/17564 "2026-06-02T05:54:45Z")

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I have a situation in a simulation to show a slice of the same source but with different variable to be shown at different at different location in a view port.. \[ Ex: imagine a propeller Right,Left , one to be shown as…

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## [What's New in ParaView 6.2 Webinar](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/whats-new-in-paraview-6-2-webinar/17700)

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**Author:** [@NickBearup](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/NickBearup)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/whats-new-in-paraview-6-2-webinar/17700 "2026-08-26T20:06:44Z")

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The ParaView team at Kitware will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, September 9th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET, covering the latest features and improvements in the newest ParaView release. During this webinar, the te…

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## [Will there be ParaView Office Hours in 2026?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/will-there-be-paraview-office-hours-in-2026/17398)

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**Author:** [@CsatiZoltan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/CsatiZoltan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/will-there-be-paraview-office-hours-in-2026/17398 "2026-01-16T19:07:53Z")

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Hi, I don’t see the ParaView Office Hours in the calendar. Will it be organized this year?

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## [Accessing the currently active camera in a cpp plugin](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/accessing-the-currently-active-camera-in-a-cpp-plugin/17438)

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**Author:** [@Caldera\_99](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Caldera_99)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/accessing-the-currently-active-camera-in-a-cpp-plugin/17438 "2026-02-11T11:35:58Z")

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Hello, I am currently trying to develop a small plugin that exposes some camera controls I often need. As a starting off point I copied and compiled the SourceToolbar example. After modifying some of the buttons to get…

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## [Unable set line display type like dot.](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-set-line-display-type-like-dot/17301)

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**Author:** [@Gastbye\_Liu](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Gastbye_Liu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/unable-set-line-display-type-like-dot/17301 "2025-11-12T07:36:23Z")

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I have a vtk file for line segments (as follows). And I want to show the dot line in paraview. Does paraview have the function for that? vtk DataFile Version 2.0 Point and Line Data ASCII DATASET POLYDATA POINTS 4 f…

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## [Export to .vtkjs Fails When Filename Contains Spaces](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-to-vtkjs-fails-when-filename-contains-spaces/17240)

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**Author:** [@alauditi](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/alauditi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/export-to-vtkjs-fails-when-filename-contains-spaces/17240 "2025-10-13T16:54:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I wanted to report a bug I encountered when exporting files to the .vtkjs format using Paraview version 6.0.0. When I try to export a file and the filename contains a space (for example, my file.vtkjs), th…

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## [HDRIs rendered very dark in OSPRay](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/hdris-rendered-very-dark-in-ospray/17553)

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**Author:** [@Lukasz](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Lukasz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/hdris-rendered-very-dark-in-ospray/17553 "2026-05-11T13:24:12Z")

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Hi, I am on Paraview 6.0.1 and when I load a HDRI and enable it as Environment with OSPRay, the scene is very dark and the background HDRI is also very dark. Here’s a free HDRI that I used: And this is what it looks…

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## [Exporting 16-bit images from paraview](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exporting-16-bit-images-from-paraview/17576)

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**Author:** [@aerogt3](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aerogt3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/exporting-16-bit-images-from-paraview/17576 "2026-05-21T12:28:12Z")

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Is there any way to export 16 bit images (in any format) from paraview? I don’t see anything in the GUI but perhaps there’s a hidden/scriptable capability.

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## [Paraview 6.1.0 contains new pvpython that does not correspond with the latest Paraview 6.0.1 Manuals](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-6-1-0-contains-new-pvpython-that-does-not-correspond-with-the-latest-paraview-6-0-1-manuals/17489)

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**Author:** [@aspodgorski](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/aspodgorski)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-6-1-0-contains-new-pvpython-that-does-not-correspond-with-the-latest-paraview-6-0-1-manuals/17489 "2026-03-23T12:32:27Z")

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Where can I find a list of commands for pvpython in Paraview 6.1.0. The Commands used in Paraview 6.0.1 Manuals generate errors in Paraview 6.1.0 pvpython. I intend to use the Paraview Catalyst and it is urgent. Pleas…

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## [Trouble using a time series of Gaussian .cube files](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-using-a-time-series-of-gaussian-cube-files/17386)

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**Author:** [@Isa\_H](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Isa_H)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/trouble-using-a-time-series-of-gaussian-cube-files/17386 "2026-01-05T11:39:54Z")

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Hi! I have a series of Gaussian .cube files in which atomic positions vary from file to file. I would like to make a visualization showing how electron density/molecular orbitals change as a function of bond length in a …

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## [Slice: Render Implicit Cylindrical Surface](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slice-render-implicit-cylindrical-surface/17717)

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**Author:** [@Raphael\_Bevand](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Raphael_Bevand)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/slice-render-implicit-cylindrical-surface/17717 "2026-09-10T13:12:37Z")

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Dear vtk/paraview developers, in newer versions of ParaView (currently I use version 6.1.1), the slice filter only shows partially or not at all the implicit surface handles (the red edges and white transparent surface …

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## [How to change the zoom level when running pvbatch script](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-the-zoom-level-when-running-pvbatch-script/17577)

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**Author:** [@Nikolaos\_Beratlis](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Nikolaos_Beratlis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/how-to-change-the-zoom-level-when-running-pvbatch-script/17577 "2026-05-22T15:41:27Z")

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I have created a Paraview state file .pvsm. When I ran a python script that loads the state file and saves an animation the zoom level is different than then one when I was creating the state file in Paraview. Is it poss…

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## [large performance gap beween pvpython and paraview GUI](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/large-performance-gap-beween-pvpython-and-paraview-gui/17559)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/large-performance-gap-beween-pvpython-and-paraview-gui/17559 "2026-05-12T09:21:29Z")

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Hello, I have a script that takes raw data and analyze it, the script does not create absolutely no visualization whatsoever, once this is said, when i run the script from the python shell of the gui i see a large perfo…

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## [Remember the most recent opened directory](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remember-the-most-recent-opened-directory/17368)

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**Author:** [@CsatiZoltan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/CsatiZoltan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/remember-the-most-recent-opened-directory/17368 "2025-12-12T12:31:53Z")

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Hi, I noticed that ParaView (and CMB too) does not remember the most recently opened directory after a restart. I.e. when you click on File → Open…, it offers the same default directory (which is $HOME on my machine). I…

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## [ParaView Office Hours May 14, 2026](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-may-14-2026/17561)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Obara](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Bob_Obara)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/paraview-office-hours-may-14-2026/17561 "2026-05-14T19:44:46Z")

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Have a question about how to use ParaView? Ask ParaView experts at this week’s office hours! Time: Thursday, May 14 · 3:30 – 5:00pm Time zone: America/New\_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.go…

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## [homogenize fields between python and spreadsheet](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/homogenize-fields-between-python-and-spreadsheet/17580)

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**Author:** [@otaolafr](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/otaolafr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/homogenize-fields-between-python-and-spreadsheet/17580 "2026-06-09T14:28:04Z")

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Hello, i would like to ask for the homogenization of what we ‘see’ on the spreadsheet and what we ‘use’ in python (regarding the names of fields). one example of this is ‘Point Id’, i wanted to use it: QuerySelect(Quer…

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## [I dont know why paraview is not fluid when I mesh](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-dont-know-why-paraview-is-not-fluid-when-i-mesh/17245)

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**Author:** [@ZEYxTER](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/ZEYxTER)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/i-dont-know-why-paraview-is-not-fluid-when-i-mesh/17245 "2025-10-17T08:04:19Z")

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I have a 3080 nvidia and i5 11600KF 32 Gb RAM and Ubuntu 22.04 and when following a course on openfoam v9 and going through the Ahmed body example, I see paraview on the tutorial having no lag and mine (with the exact sa…

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## [Screenshot to clipboard: Cannot \`CaptureImage\` without a view or layout](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/screenshot-to-clipboard-cannot-captureimage-without-a-view-or-layout/17546)

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**Author:** [@Yann](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/Yann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/screenshot-to-clipboard-cannot-captureimage-without-a-view-or-layout/17546 "2026-05-04T15:47:47Z")

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Hi all, I’m used to hit a modifier key and click the screenshot button to capture a screenshot to the clipboard. It works fine on ParaView 5.13.2 and older but I get the following error on 6.0.1 and 6.1.0: ERROR: In vt…

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## [Is Flatpak a viable way to package ParaView with QtWebEngineView?](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-flatpak-a-viable-way-to-package-paraview-with-qtwebengineview/17418)

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**Author:** [@sherin.sugathan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/sherin.sugathan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/is-flatpak-a-viable-way-to-package-paraview-with-qtwebengineview/17418 "2026-02-01T13:43:56Z")

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Dear Community! :slightly\_smiling\_face: My development environment is Ubuntu (Qt5.15), and my ParaView plugin (C++) make use of a QtWebEngineView. If I attempt to package ParaView together with my plugin, I get the foll…

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## [Extracting x,y,z coordinate from 3D DICOM Ultrasound stackable vti file](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-x-y-z-coordinate-from-3d-dicom-ultrasound-stackable-vti-file/17396)

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**Author:** [@hfzlbryan](https://discourse.paraview.org/u/hfzlbryan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.paraview.org/t/extracting-x-y-z-coordinate-from-3d-dicom-ultrasound-stackable-vti-file/17396 "2026-01-23T09:07:23Z")

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Hi Im Zul Gd Morning I have vti file from 3D DICOM stackable Ultrasound image, I would like to extract the coordinate of the segmentation information Data from it, would ParaView advise how this file can be exported ou…

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