Matlab 3D vectors to Paraview (via binary VTK file)
Writes a 3D (x,y,z,u,v,w) vector field to a binary VTK file for Paraview.
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One of the few weak points in MATLAB is its low speed when displaying 3D vector plots. Paraview is an open source visualization tool that seems to work pretty well.
This contribution shows how the MATLAB 3D flow example is written to a binary VTK file.
In Paraview follow these steps:
* CTRL+O to open the generated VTK file
* Hit Apply in Object inspector
* Click Glyph and hit Apply: The 3D vector field is displayed.
Cite As
William Thielicke (2026). Matlab 3D vectors to Paraview (via binary VTK file) (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/34310-matlab-3d-vectors-to-paraview-via-binary-vtk-file), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
Acknowledgements
Inspired by: Tutorial: Put 3D Vector Field data into ParaView
Inspired: vtkwrite : Exports various 2D/3D data to ParaView in VTK file format
General Information
- Version 1.0.0.0 (1.51 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.0 |
