ParaView III snapshots
March snapshot - ParaView 2.9.9 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-March ParaView3
Announcement
Hi Folks,
Berk has posted the March snapshot of ParaView III. The download links and announcements for all snapshots can be found at: http://paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III_snapshots
This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X (intel only, I will start posting ppc binaries again next month). The source can be obtained through CVS.
Here are some the things we have been working on:
- Support for Plugins: ParaView 3 provides a much more powerful plugin support than that provided by ParaView 2. Examples are provided along with the source (in ParaView3/Examples/Plugins). Detailed documentation is coming soon.
- Extended Animation support: ParaView 3 now makes it possible to animate Camera, Cut/Clip planes etc. There is no track editor at this point.
- Selection: We are working on improving the selection mechanism. Currently users can select cells/points by ids, location, or thresholds. Surface as well as frustum selections through the data are now possible.
- Plotting: Plot views are now a part of the main view. Splitting a view no longer creates a 3D render view by default. User can change the view type by right clicking on the view's title bar. Any 1D rectilinear grid data can now be plotted either as a XY line plot or a Bar chart.
- Improved dialog for editing color lookup tables.
What is coming next month:
- More selection enahancements.
- Fixes/improvements to the Undo/Redo framework.
- Volume rendering interface
- Improved color map editor
On another note, ParaView 3 now requires Qt 4.2.2 to build.
There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress. We started working on Qt assistant based online documentation. It will be available soon.
Have fun.
Utkarsh.
February snapshot - ParaView 2.9.8 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-February ParaView3
Announcement
Hi Folks,
I posted the January snapshot of ParaView III.
This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X (intel only, I will start posting ppc binaries again next month). The source can be obtained through CVS.
Here are some the things we have been working on:
- Animation support: ParaView 3 has now an animation panel very similar to ParaView 2. There is not track editor at this point.
- Improved time support: We are working on integrating recent time-support changes in the VTK pipeline to ParaView. You will notice that some of the readers no longer have a time step property. This is because the time editing capabilities are moving to the animation panel.
- Improved python support including client-side delivery. The python API is evolving very rapidly, once it matures, we will post documentation.
- Property and camera linking. This is a very cool feature. Check the wiki for documentation.
What is coming next month:
- Lookmark support
- Much improved 2D plotting support
- Volume rendering interface
- Improved color map editor
- Plugins
On another note, ParaView 3 now requires Qt 4.2.2 to build.
There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress. We started working on Qt assistant based online documentation. It will be available soon.
Have fun.
January snapshot - ParaView 2.9.7 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-January ParaView3
Announcement
Hi Folks, I posted the January snapshot of ParaView III. This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X. The source can be obtained through CVS. Here are some the things we have been working on: * Improved python support. We added a programmable python filter. The python source can be entered on the object inspector. * Better default values for the object inspector. These are computed based on the input. For example, the default maximum length of the streamlines is now computed based on the input size. * Pipeline browser improvements: - it is now possible to change inputs as well as add multiple inputs to filters that support it * Further GUI improvements * First pass at annotation: we added a text source. This allows creation of an arbitrary number of labels on the display. The text can be moved by clicking and dragging. There are some glitches with the interaction. We will fix this soon. There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress. We will also start working on online documentation this month. Have fun.
December snapshot - ParaView 2.9.6 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-December ParaView3
Announcement
Hi Folks, I posted the December snapshot of ParaView III. This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X. The source can be obtained through CVS. Here are some the things we have been working on: * Reading multiple exodus files. * Many property panel improvements and fixes. * File dialog fixes. * Improved chart code. * Improved testing framework, which now includes python. * Improved pipeline browser. * Play/Pause in VCR controls. * Light Kit controls added. * Auto generated and custom panel improvements. * More robust server connection, w/ feedback. * File dialog improvements. There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress. We will also start working on online documentation in January.
November snapshot - ParaView 2.9.5 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-November ParaView3
Announcements
Hi Folks, Due to IEEE Vis and Supercomputing conferences, we were late putting out a snapshot this month. This is mostly a bug fix release. Some the new features and fixes include: * Reading multiple exodus files. * Many property panel improvements and fixes. * File dialog fixes. * Improved chart code. * Improved testing framework, which now includes python.
October snapshot - ParaView 2.9.4 (alpha)
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Source code
Checkout using CVS:
> cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 login CVS password: paraview > cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@paraview.org:/cvsroot/ParaView3 co -r ParaView-2-9-October ParaView3
Announcements
Hi Folks, I posted the October snapshot of ParaView III. This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X. I did not post the source because the CVS repository is now open to anonymous access (yey!). Follow the instructions on the page to checkout the source from CVS. New features to look for include: * Addition of Display and Information tabs similar to ParaView 2. We are still trying to decide what to do with these pages so the way they work may change in the future. It is still possible to access the statistics page from View->Statistics View and the display page from the contextual menu of individual pipeline elements (right click -> Display Settings). We would love feedback on this. * Layout and geometry is not stored at exit and restored at startup. * Improved property pages for readers and filters * Preliminary support for plots. The first plot view we added is a bar plot view. This is used only for histograms. To try it out, follow these steps: - Create a sphere from the sources menu - Apply the histogram filter (Filters->Test->ExtractHistogram) - Create a histogram view (Edit->Add Plot->Histogram) - Select the new view by clicking on it - Turn the visibility of the histogram filter on by clicking on the eye icon We are working on making this process simpler :-) There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress. Enjoy.
September snapshot - ParaView 2.9.3 (alpha)
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- Windows binary
- Linux binary (32 bit)
- Linux binary (64 bit, EMT)
- Mac OS X, intel
- Mac OS X, power pc
- Unix linefeed source
- Windows linefeed source
Announcement
Hi Folks, I posted the September snapshot of ParaView III. This snapshot includes binaries for Windows, Linux (32 and 64 bit) and Mac OS X. For those who have issues running the binaries, who cannot find the binary for their system or who want to see/modify the source code, source archives are also included. New features to look out for include: * Improved multi-view support: Try creating, destroying, maximizing, restoring and moving views. To move a view, click on it's toolbar and drag onto another view's toolbar. * Improved server connection and start dialog * Improved selection: Try turning on the element inspector before selecting, (View -> Element Inspector) * More toolbar buttons including those for manipulating camera. Better icons are coming soon * Separate camera undo/redo buttons for each view * Dialog for changing application and view settings (Edit -> Settings) * Capability to disconnect from server while saving an animation Also check out: * Custom filter dialog (tutorial coming) * Undo/redo * Custom reader/filter panels (try exodos reader, cut and clip) * Python scripting There is still very little documentation. Look at http://www.paraview.org/Wiki/ParaView_III to get more information on the new features. We will continue adding more documentation to this page as we progress.
August snapshot - ParaView 2.9.2 (alpha)
Download Links
- Windows binary
- Linux binary (32 bit)
- Linux binary (64 bit, EMT)
- Unix linefeed source
- Windows linefeed source
Announcement
Hi Folks, I posted the August snapshot of ParaView. You can download it here: (see links above) ... We regularly compile and run Windows, Linux and MacOS X. Please note that this is a development snapshot and may contain bugs. We have removed some of the limitations in this snapshot. It is now possible to access some of the features in development including multiple frames, all readers/sources/filters, python shell (requires compilation from source). There is still very little documentation. We will focus on that before the actual release. -Berk
July snapshot - ParaView 2.9.1 (alpha)
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Announcement
Hi Folks, I posted the june snapshot of ParaView 2.9 (to be 3.0) on the web. There are binaries for linux (x86) and windows. Make sure you download 2.9.1. 2.9.0 is the snapshot from May. I also uploaded an exodus file (disk_out_ref.exo). It is good file to play with to see some of the new features. Some new features to look for (in no particular order): * Support for more file formats (exodus reader is still the one that is tested and customized best) * Statistics view * Two undo/redo stacks: 1. pipeline operations (ctrl+z, ctrl+r) 2. view operation (ctrl+b, ctrl+f) * Visibility control on the pipeline inspector * Selection (still at alpha, use toolbar buttons or 's' key to switch between interaction & selection) * Support for more sources * Support for contour and streamlines filters * Support for saving & loading state * Saving screenshot * Saving animation. Very alpha. It only support creating animations from readers that support time (File->Save Animation) * Bug fixes We are working on: * Readers/filters * Custom filters (being able to create custom filters by selection part of a pipeline, saving, loading and instantiating them) * Full featured animation * Colormap editor * Application/3D view settings * Python interface * Selection * Server connection interface Longer term: * Support for multiple views * Client side plotting using Qt widgets (2D plots, histogram) * Multiple server connection * Multiple client connection Some of these features are already in alpha stage and are enabled in the CVS development tree. I disabled them to make binaries. Use the snapshots and CVS at your own risk. I would not recommend using 2.9 for production use. Bug reports are obviously welcome.
June snapshot - ParaView 2.9.0 (alpha)
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Announcement
Kitware, Sandia National Labs and Elemental Technologies have been working on ParaView 3.0 for a few months. ParaView 3.0 will have a myriad of new features including a brand new interface. This interface is based on the Qt library (http://www.trolltech.com/products/qt) and is designed to be easy to use and elegant. Paraview 3.0 will also have a greatly expanded emphasis on quantitative analysis, with lots of plotting, graphing, and linked views. We have our first development snapshot. Currently, we are working on a separate CVS repository so the source code for the Qt interface is not yet available. We will open this CVS repository soon and we will merge the two repositories sometime in the future, most probably before the release of ParaView 2.6 in Q4 of 2006. Please keep in mind that this is not even a beta but more a development snapshot. We expect the development will take several more months. Comments and feedback are as usual welcome. Regards, ParaView Team