Post processing alternatives to Paraview?

NadineHS · January 14, 2019, 12:10

I currently use Paraview for post processing, mainly looking at OpenFOAM results. I know that there a few alternatives that exist and I've looked into some of them, but I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a post processing tool that they personally like to use? It doesn't have to be a free tool, any recommendations are welcome.

Thanks
Nadine

jrweinmeister · February 5, 2019, 17:44

This is a bit late, but I like ParaView for what it is worth. I find it more intuitive than most post-processors and plenty powerful for anything I have ever tried. I have used VisIt and found it mostly comparable, though I didn't like it as much. The one area I have had difficulty with in ParaView is producing nice streamlines.

Some of the commerical post-processors like Tecplot, Fieldview, and Ensight will have their strong points, mainly dedicated support.

For individuals, I would say unless you have a particular issue with ParaView (that you know another software handles better), there is little reason to switch.

NadineHS · February 9, 2019, 17:43

Thanks for your feedback!

January 14, 2019, 12:10	Post processing alternatives to Paraview?	#1
NadineHS New Member Nadine Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 7	I currently use Paraview for post processing, mainly looking at OpenFOAM results. I know that there a few alternatives that exist and I've looked into some of them, but I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a post processing tool that they personally like to use? It doesn't have to be a free tool, any recommendations are welcome. Thanks Nadine

February 5, 2019, 17:44		#2
jrweinmeister New Member Justin Weinmeister Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	This is a bit late, but I like ParaView for what it is worth. I find it more intuitive than most post-processors and plenty powerful for anything I have ever tried. I have used VisIt and found it mostly comparable, though I didn't like it as much. The one area I have had difficulty with in ParaView is producing nice streamlines. Some of the commerical post-processors like Tecplot, Fieldview, and Ensight will have their strong points, mainly dedicated support. For individuals, I would say unless you have a particular issue with ParaView (that you know another software handles better), there is little reason to switch. NadineHS likes this.

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NadineHS New Member Nadine Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for your feedback!