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There are multiple ways of probing a data set for point or cell values.  The simplest
There are multiple ways of probing a dataset for point or cell values.  The simplest
is the Probe Location filter.  Additionally, there are a variety of filters
is the Probe Location filter.  Additionally, there are a variety of filters
to plot data with respect to time, location, or grid object Id.
to plot data with respect to time, location, or grid object ID.


== Probe Filter ==
== Probe Filter ==
The probe filter can be used to query a data set for point or cell data.
The probe filter can be used to query a dataset for point or cell data.


Options for the probe filter are:
Options for the probe filter are:
* Show point button is used to show where the center of the sphere is for generating the probe points.
* Show Point button is used to show where the center of the sphere is for generating the probe points.
* Center on bounds will place the sphere center at the center of the data set's bounds.
* Center on bounds will place the sphere center at the center of the dataset's bounds.
* The sphere center can either be set in the properties tab of the object inspector or in the 3d view with the mouse cursor.  To choose a new point in the 3d view window, press P and then click on the desired point.  Note that the Show Point option must be selected in order to activate the point widget.
* The sphere center can either be set in the properties tab of the object inspector or in the 3D view with the mouse cursor.  To choose a new point in the 3D view window, press P and then click on the desired point.  Note that the Show Point option must be selected in order to activate the point widget.


The output for this filter is a single cell comprised of a set of points in a vtkPolyData.
The output for this filter is a single cell comprised of a set of points in a vtkPolyData.
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[[ParaView/Displaying Data#Line_Chart_View|line chart view section]] for more information on
[[ParaView/Displaying Data#Line_Chart_View|line chart view section]] for more information on
setting the display properties for these filters. An example line plot
setting the display properties for these filters. An example line plot
is shown below.
is shown in Figure 6.18..


[[Image:ParaViewUsersGuideLineChartView.png|600px]]
[[Image:ParaViewUsersGuideLineChartView.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Figure 6.18''' A Line Plot]]


=== Plot Data / Scatter Plot ===
=== Plot Data / Scatter Plot ===
The Plot Data filter and Scatter Plot filter are very similar in functionality
The Plot Data filter and Scatter Plot filter are very similar in functionality,
with the Scatter Plot filter being a deprecated version of the Plot Data filter.
with the Scatter Plot filter being a deprecated version of the Plot Data filter.
The main difference is that the Scatter Plot filter's output is a 1D rectilinear
The main difference is that the Scatter Plot filter's output is a 1D rectilinear
grid while the Plot Data filter's output is the same type as the input.
grid while the Plot Data filter's output is the same type as the input.


The Plot Data filter plots point or cell data over the entire data set.  By default
The Plot Data filter plots point or cell data over the entire data set.  By default,
the x axis values are determined with respect to their point or cell index.
the X axis values are determined with respect to their point or cell index.


=== Plot Over Line ===
=== Plot Over Line ===
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Cell Data to Point Data filter to convert cell data to point data in order to use this filter
Cell Data to Point Data filter to convert cell data to point data in order to use this filter
for viewing desired cell data.
for viewing desired cell data.
The line geometry can specified either by setting the points in the Properties tab
The line geometry can specified either by setting the points in the Properties tab
of the Object Inspector or by pressing P and selecting the beginning and ending points
of the Object Inspector or by pressing P and selecting the beginning and ending points
of the line.  Note that the Show Line option must be selected to activate the line widget.
of the line.  Note that the Show Line option must be selected to activate the line widget.
The resolution option is used to specify at how many evenly spaced points on the line to query
The resolution option is used to specify at how many evenly spaced points on the line to query
the data set for information the point data to plot with respect to.
the dataset for information on the point data.


=== Plot on Sorted Lines ===
=== Plot on Sorted Lines ===


The Plot on Sorted Lines filter is used when polydata with line cell types have been extracted from  
The Plot on Sorted Lines filter is used when polydata with line cell types have been extracted from  
a data set and the user wants to see how point data varies over the line.  This filter orders the
a dataset and the user wants to see how point data varies over the line.  This filter orders the
lines by their connectivity instead of their point index.  The output of the filter is a multiblock
lines by their connectivity instead of their point index.  The output of the filter is a multiblock
with a block for each contiguous line.
with a block for each contiguous line.


=== Plot on Intersection Curves ===
=== Plot on Intersection Curves ===
The Plot on Intersection Curves filter is used to plot point data where the data set
The Plot on Intersection Curves filter is used to plot point data where the data set intersects the given polygonal slice object.  The results is a multiblock of polydatas where each block represents a contiguous set of cells.  Note that the polydatas will only have 1D cell types.  Thus if the slice type object intersection with the data set has 2D geometry the filter will take the boundary of the slice type object in order to reduce down to 1D geometry.  If the slice type is a sphere that is wholly contained in a volumetric dataset then the filter parameters are invalid and no lines will be output.
intersects the given polygonal slice object.  The results is a multiblock of
polydatas where each block represents a contiguous set of cells.  Note that the
polydatas will only have 1D cell types.  Thus if the slice type object intersection
with the data set has 2D geometry the filter will take the boundary of the slice
type object in order to reduce down to 1D geometry.  If the slice type is a sphere which
is wholly contained in a volumetric data set then the filter parameters are invalid
and no lines will be output.


=== Plot Selection Over Time ===
=== Plot Selection Over Time ===
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The Plot Selection Over Time filter can be used to visualize the variation of
The Plot Selection Over Time filter can be used to visualize the variation of
point or cell data from a selection with respect to time.   
point or cell data from a selection with respect to time.   
The selection should be made on the data set of the filter that
The selection should be made on the dataset of the filter that
precedes the Plot Selection Over Time filter in the pipeline in order
precedes the Plot Selection Over Time filter in the pipeline in order
to ensure that the proper points or cells are selected.
to ensure that the proper points or cells are selected.
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is defined over time.  Filters must be set up explicitly to
is defined over time.  Filters must be set up explicitly to
provide the proper information as this will not work for field data in
provide the proper information as this will not work for field data in
general.  As an example see the Exodus reader in ParaView.
general.  As an example, see the Exodus reader in ParaView.

Revision as of 15:47, 14 June 2011

There are multiple ways of probing a dataset for point or cell values. The simplest is the Probe Location filter. Additionally, there are a variety of filters to plot data with respect to time, location, or grid object ID.

Probe Filter

The probe filter can be used to query a dataset for point or cell data.

Options for the probe filter are:

  • Show Point button is used to show where the center of the sphere is for generating the probe points.
  • Center on bounds will place the sphere center at the center of the dataset's bounds.
  • The sphere center can either be set in the properties tab of the object inspector or in the 3D view with the mouse cursor. To choose a new point in the 3D view window, press P and then click on the desired point. Note that the Show Point option must be selected in order to activate the point widget.

The output for this filter is a single cell comprised of a set of points in a vtkPolyData.

Line Plots

The line plots have similar control functionality for displaying the results. These options are in the Display tab of the Object Inspector and include selecting which point and/or cell data to include in the plot, what should be used as the x axis values (e.g. point/cell index or a specified point or cell data array), and plot preferences such as line thickness and marker style. See the line chart view section for more information on setting the display properties for these filters. An example line plot is shown in Figure 6.18..

Figure 6.18 A Line Plot

Plot Data / Scatter Plot

The Plot Data filter and Scatter Plot filter are very similar in functionality, with the Scatter Plot filter being a deprecated version of the Plot Data filter. The main difference is that the Scatter Plot filter's output is a 1D rectilinear grid while the Plot Data filter's output is the same type as the input.

The Plot Data filter plots point or cell data over the entire data set. By default, the X axis values are determined with respect to their point or cell index.

Plot Over Line

The Plot Over Line filter is used to plot point data over a specified straight line. The Plot Over Line filter will not display cell data over the line so the user can use the Cell Data to Point Data filter to convert cell data to point data in order to use this filter for viewing desired cell data.

The line geometry can specified either by setting the points in the Properties tab of the Object Inspector or by pressing P and selecting the beginning and ending points of the line. Note that the Show Line option must be selected to activate the line widget. The resolution option is used to specify at how many evenly spaced points on the line to query the dataset for information on the point data.

Plot on Sorted Lines

The Plot on Sorted Lines filter is used when polydata with line cell types have been extracted from a dataset and the user wants to see how point data varies over the line. This filter orders the lines by their connectivity instead of their point index. The output of the filter is a multiblock with a block for each contiguous line.

Plot on Intersection Curves

The Plot on Intersection Curves filter is used to plot point data where the data set intersects the given polygonal slice object. The results is a multiblock of polydatas where each block represents a contiguous set of cells. Note that the polydatas will only have 1D cell types. Thus if the slice type object intersection with the data set has 2D geometry the filter will take the boundary of the slice type object in order to reduce down to 1D geometry. If the slice type is a sphere that is wholly contained in a volumetric dataset then the filter parameters are invalid and no lines will be output.

Plot Selection Over Time

The Plot Selection Over Time filter can be used to visualize the variation of point or cell data from a selection with respect to time. The selection should be made on the dataset of the filter that precedes the Plot Selection Over Time filter in the pipeline in order to ensure that the proper points or cells are selected. Note that information for only a single point or cell can be plotted at a time.

Plot Global Variables Over Time

The Plot Global Variables Over Time filter plots field data that is defined over time. Filters must be set up explicitly to provide the proper information as this will not work for field data in general. As an example, see the Exodus reader in ParaView.