[OpenFOAM] installing paraview 4.0.1

immortality · January 3, 2014, 12:47

Hi,
how can I notice about the newest version of paraview that has distributed?
and how can install the latest one?
when I use the following command,Ubuntu wants to download 235MB.is this value OK and installs the latest version in this way?
apt-get install paraview

Code:

ehsan@Ehsan:~$ sudo -s
[sudo] password for ehsan: 
root@Ehsan:~# apt-get install paraview
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following extra packages will be installed:
  libgl2ps0 libhdf5-openmpi-1.8.4 libnetcdf6 libpq5 libvtk5.8 mpi-default-bin
  paraview-doc paraview-python python-support python-vtk tcl-vtk tk8.5
Suggested packages:
  libvtk5-dev vtk-examples vtk-doc hdf5-tools h5utils mayavi2
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  libgl2ps0 libhdf5-openmpi-1.8.4 libnetcdf6 libpq5 libvtk5.8 mpi-default-bin
  paraview paraview-doc paraview-python python-support python-vtk tcl-vtk
  tk8.5
0 upgraded, 13 newly installed, 0 to remove and 222 not upgraded.
Need to get 73.5 MB of archives.
After this operation, 235 MB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]? n
Abort.

wyldckat · January 4, 2014, 20:23

Hi Ehsan,

I wasn't able to use my machine at home for a couple of days, hence not being able to answer you sooner.
One quick way to know which version of a package is available is to use "apt-get changelog":

Code:

apt-get changelog paraview

The version should appear right at the beginning. Use the "q" key to exit the change log list.

The quickest way to install ParaView 4.0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 is to get the package directly from www.paraview.org and unpack it where you find it more convenient.

Best regards,
Bruno

immortality · January 5, 2014, 05:49

Hi Bruno, thanks,
I had downloaded paraview 4.01 before.if I find its folder how can I install it? go to its folder and type apt-get install paraview,right?

wyldckat · January 5, 2014, 09:09

Hi Ehsan,

No, apt-get is for installing Ubuntu's own packages.

I'll quote myself from sometime ago:

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyldckat

There isn't much to know. You simply:

Download the tarball with the binary files for Linux x86_64 (aka 64-bit);
Unpack said tarball;
And then run paraview from within the bin folder.

If you're new to Linux, my advice is to read the tutorials provided here: http://linuxcommand.org/learning_the_shell.php

Best regards,
Bruno

immortality · January 5, 2014, 14:24

Dear Bruno,where I can find the latest version of swak4foam? there is no link for OF 2.2.1 in openfoamwiki.net

wyldckat · January 5, 2014, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by immortality

where in www.paraview.org I can install the latest version (4.0.1 still?)

Resources -> Download: http://www.paraview.org/paraview/resources/software.php

This command will download ParaView 4.0.1 for Linux 64-bit directly:

Code:

wget http://www.paraview.org/files/v4.0/ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz

Quote:

Originally Posted by immortality

Dear Bruno,where I can find the latest version of swak4foam? there is no link for OF 2.2.1 in openfoamwiki.net

Why are you asking this here? Isn't this thread about installing ParaView???

immortality · January 5, 2014, 16:18

thanks Bruno,
sorry I became mixed up with several threads.a little question, whats the difference between binary installer and source files? thanks.

wyldckat · January 5, 2014, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by immortality

binary installer and source files?

For example:

Binary installer is the Deb packages for Ubuntu: http://www.openfoam.org/download/ubuntu.php
Source files: http://www.openfoam.org/download/source.php

immortality · January 5, 2014, 16:21

then whats the difference? we have to compile source files while binary files installs when downloads concurrently?

wyldckat · January 5, 2014, 16:25

The binary packages are usually ready to use, sort-of like "plug-n-play". It's usually what you get on Windows: stuff that has to be bought and is ready to run upon installation.

Source packages = DIY: Do it yourself.

You get to build yourself the binaries from the source code. This way you can fix things yourself, in case you find something is wrong with the binaries.

immortality · January 5, 2014, 17:19

dear Bruno,I downloaded paraview with a quick internet ,but it isn't in downloads folder

I used find command as you told but didn't find it.where it has downloaded?!

Code:

ehsan@Ehsan:~$ wget http://www.paraview.org/files/v4.0/ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz
--2014-01-05 23:48:20--  http://www.paraview.org/files/v4.0/ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz
Resolving www.paraview.org (www.paraview.org)... 66.194.253.19
Connecting to www.paraview.org (www.paraview.org)|66.194.253.19|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 150238673 (143M) [application/x-gzip]
Saving to: `ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz'

100%[======================================>] 150,238,673 61.2K/s   in 42m 9s  

2014-01-06 00:30:34 (58.0 KB/s) - `ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz' saved [150238673/150238673]

ehsan@Ehsan:~$ find /usr /opt $HOME -name paraview -type f
/opt/paraviewopenfoam3120/lib/paraview-3.12/paraview
/opt/paraviewopenfoam3120/bin/paraview
find: `/home/ehsan/.emacs.d': Permission denied

wyldckat · January 5, 2014, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by immortality

Code:

ehsan@Ehsan:~$ wget http://www.paraview.org/files/v4.0/ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz

The file is apparently located at "~/ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz", because of this:

Code:

ehsan@Ehsan:~$

The find command looks for the name "paraview", when the downloaded file is name "ParaView-4.0.1-Linux-64bit.tar.gz".

immortality · January 5, 2014, 19:45

yes it was there,but how to compile it? and after installation I have to open it first and open cases from its menus,right?

wyldckat · January 10, 2014, 16:43

Hi Ehsan,

Sorry, I'm not in a mood to repeat myself. I've found the thread where we have had already this discussion: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...-parafoam.html

Best regards,
Bruno

January 4, 2014, 20:23		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,982 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Hi Ehsan, I wasn't able to use my machine at home for a couple of days, hence not being able to answer you sooner. One quick way to know which version of a package is available is to use "apt-get changelog": Code: apt-get changelog paraview The version should appear right at the beginning. Use the "q" key to exit the change log list. The quickest way to install ParaView 4.0.1 on Ubuntu 12.04 is to get the package directly from www.paraview.org and unpack it where you find it more convenient. Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

January 5, 2014, 05:49		#3
immortality Senior Member Ehsan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iran Posts: 2,208 Rep Power: 27	Hi Bruno, thanks, I had downloaded paraview 4.01 before.if I find its folder how can I install it? go to its folder and type apt-get install paraview,right? __________________ Injustice Anywhere is a Threat for Justice Everywhere.Martin Luther King. To Be or Not To Be,Thats the Question! The Only Stupid Question Is the One that Goes Unasked.

January 5, 2014, 14:24		#5
immortality Senior Member Ehsan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iran Posts: 2,208 Rep Power: 27	Dear Bruno,where I can find the latest version of swak4foam? there is no link for OF 2.2.1 in openfoamwiki.net __________________ Injustice Anywhere is a Threat for Justice Everywhere.Martin Luther King. To Be or Not To Be,Thats the Question! The Only Stupid Question Is the One that Goes Unasked.

January 5, 2014, 16:18		#7
immortality Senior Member Ehsan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iran Posts: 2,208 Rep Power: 27	thanks Bruno, sorry I became mixed up with several threads.a little question, whats the difference between binary installer and source files? thanks. __________________ Injustice Anywhere is a Threat for Justice Everywhere.Martin Luther King. To Be or Not To Be,Thats the Question! The Only Stupid Question Is the One that Goes Unasked.

January 5, 2014, 16:21		#9
immortality Senior Member Ehsan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iran Posts: 2,208 Rep Power: 27	then whats the difference? we have to compile source files while binary files installs when downloads concurrently? __________________ Injustice Anywhere is a Threat for Justice Everywhere.Martin Luther King. To Be or Not To Be,Thats the Question! The Only Stupid Question Is the One that Goes Unasked.

January 5, 2014, 16:25		#10
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,982 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	The binary packages are usually ready to use, sort-of like "plug-n-play". It's usually what you get on Windows: stuff that has to be bought and is ready to run upon installation. Source packages = DIY: Do it yourself. You get to build yourself the binaries from the source code. This way you can fix things yourself, in case you find something is wrong with the binaries. immortality likes this. Last edited by wyldckat; January 5, 2014 at 16:26. Reason: fixed sentence

January 5, 2014, 19:45		#13
immortality Senior Member Ehsan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iran Posts: 2,208 Rep Power: 27	yes it was there,but how to compile it? and after installation I have to open it first and open cases from its menus,right? __________________ Injustice Anywhere is a Threat for Justice Everywhere.Martin Luther King. To Be or Not To Be,Thats the Question! The Only Stupid Question Is the One that Goes Unasked.

January 10, 2014, 16:43		#14
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,982 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Hi Ehsan, Sorry, I'm not in a mood to repeat myself. I've found the thread where we have had already this discussion: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ope...-parafoam.html Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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