paraview not working after installing OpenFOAM in Ubuntu 12.04

Jackie Chen · October 7, 2014, 06:02

Hello all.

I just installed OF-2.3.0 on Ubuntu 12.04 following these instructions: http://www.openfoam.org/download/ubuntu.php

The paraView cannot run properly
When I try to run it the following error arises:
Anyone knows the problem?Thanks in advance
Code:
FATAL ERROR: ParaView reader module libraries do not exist Please build the reader module before continuing: cd $FOAM_UTILITIES/postProcessing/graphics/PV3Readers ./Allwclean ./Allwmake

blacksquirrel · October 7, 2014, 09:57

Hi Jackie,

Try this instructions:
http://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/In...M-2.3.0/Ubuntu
The paraview for OF2.3.0 needs a newer cmake and you need to custom build your paraview.

Jackie Chen · October 8, 2014, 01:56

Hi

Thanks for your reply. However, when i reach step 5. it shows failed to create symbolic link. and no such file or directory.

Do you know what is the problem?
Thanks

Jackie Chen · October 8, 2014, 03:12

BTW, can i uninstall the latest version of OF and use the previous version?Thanks

blacksquirrel · October 8, 2014, 05:26

Hi Jackie,

Yes, you can uninstall the new version of OF and use an older one.

In the step by step instruction in the CFD wiki: step5 is an optional step and not related to your paraview problem. Important steps are 8-10.

And if that not works, have a look at this thread:
http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...not-exist.html
This is a similar problem, the other way round. (new system, old OF)

Jackie Chen · October 9, 2014, 06:28

Thanks, it works now!

October 7, 2014, 06:02	paraview not working after installing OpenFOAM in Ubuntu 12.04	#1
Jackie Chen Member chen long Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 13	Hello all. I just installed OF-2.3.0 on Ubuntu 12.04 following these instructions: http://www.openfoam.org/download/ubuntu.php The paraView cannot run properly When I try to run it the following error arises: Anyone knows the problem?Thanks in advance Code: FATAL ERROR: ParaView reader module libraries do not exist Please build the reader module before continuing: cd $FOAM_UTILITIES/postProcessing/graphics/PV3Readers ./Allwclean ./Allwmake

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October 7, 2014, 09:57		#2
blacksquirrel Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 14	Hi Jackie, Try this instructions: http://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/In...M-2.3.0/Ubuntu The paraview for OF2.3.0 needs a newer cmake and you need to custom build your paraview.

October 8, 2014, 01:56		#3
Jackie Chen Member chen long Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 13	Hi Thanks for your reply. However, when i reach step 5. it shows failed to create symbolic link. and no such file or directory. Do you know what is the problem? Thanks

October 8, 2014, 03:12		#4
Jackie Chen Member chen long Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 13	BTW, can i uninstall the latest version of OF and use the previous version?Thanks

October 8, 2014, 05:26		#5
blacksquirrel Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 14	Hi Jackie, Yes, you can uninstall the new version of OF and use an older one. In the step by step instruction in the CFD wiki: step5 is an optional step and not related to your paraview problem. Important steps are 8-10. And if that not works, have a look at this thread: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...not-exist.html This is a similar problem, the other way round. (new system, old OF)

October 9, 2014, 06:28		#6
Jackie Chen Member chen long Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 13	Thanks, it works now!